Greetings! I am a counselor, currently licensed in California and Texas, with approximately 20 years of experience. My experiences include working with individuals to address topics such as anger management, relationship issues, alcohol and other drug related concerns, personal development, and mood disturbances. I have also worked with criminal justice involved individuals.
My style primarily utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral perspectives with an understanding that the connection and trust between counselor and client is paramount in an effective and productive partnership. I believe that by working to create a safe and authentic environment the stage is best prepared for creating healthy change and movement towards ones goals. Although the specific methods utilized will be based on individual details and interactions, my interactions are personalized and focused on an individual's strengths. I typically review incoming messages at least twice a day, at least once in the AM and once in the PM.
I appreciate you and your interest in counseling as an opportunity to create or maintain the life you envision. I hope to have the opportunity to partner with you in your next steps and I look forward to hearing from and working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 70660
CA LPCC 16285
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Steven is an amazing therapist , 3 sessions in and I sense we are already starting to have a understanding and rapport I didn’t expect looking forward already to my next session
Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
So far, Steven has challenged the way I think. He provides challenging questions that I feel help me explore why I think the way I think. He moves me out of my comfort zone.
Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
He’s a great therapist. Got me out of rough time! Super nice and extremely knowledgeable!
Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Amazing
Written on Oct 04, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr. Gaddis is amazing. So insightful
Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Exceptional Therapist – Highly Recommend!
Steven is an extraordinary therapist who has truly made a significant impact on my life. His compassionate, insightful, and professional approach helped me navigate through some challenging times, and the tools and strategies he provided have been invaluable. Steven has a unique ability to listen deeply, understand complex emotions, and offer guidance that is both practical and transformative.
I have seen real, positive changes in my perspective and mental well-being thanks to his support. If you are looking for a therapist who genuinely cares, is highly skilled, and can help you make meaningful progress, I cannot recommend Steven enough. He is simply amazing at what he does, and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking therapy. Thank you, Steven, for everything!
Written on Aug 24, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues