I am licensed in Texas with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Professional experience
12 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseEating disordersDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, ADHD, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Workplace issues
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He is amazing!
Written on Feb 12, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning eating disorders
Started Therapy With This Man Back In 2023 For Maybe A Couple Weeks To A Month And The Experience I Had Was Great. It’s 2025 And I’m Back For More And Even Tho I Wasn’t Attending Sessions Regularly Anymore, It Never Stopped Me From Telling People How Great My Therapist Is! It’s Gonna Be A Great Year! Thanks Steven For Being There And Being Understanding!
Written on Feb 08, 2025 after therapy with Steven for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I feel heard.
THis is a rare thing.
Written on Dec 12, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coaching
He has been very helpful!
Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Steve is a highly personable, professional therapist. He is always prepared for our sessions, is very responsive to feedback and checks in with me regularly. Highly recommended!
Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coaching
Steven is such a kind human and exactly what I need at this time in my life. He has provided flexibility and kind motivational words to keep me engaged. Thanks a ton Steven!
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Steve shares freely of his life experiences as they related to mine. He's courteous. Doesn't pressure in anyway whatsoever. His laugh is contagious.
Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Steven is very supportive! It’s amazing and much appreciated.
Written on Dec 27, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I love my therapist and this app!
Written on Dec 08, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life
I highly recommend; Steve is understanding, caring, and relatable.
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
He is very professional and he is a very good listener. He makes me feel comfortable when talking what's on my mind.
Written on Nov 13, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 2 months on issues concerning eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Steven is the best listener and always brings a smile to my face at some point in my session. He is attentive, observant, and makes sure my needs are met,
Written on Sep 29, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Steven Gares embodies compassion and kindness. In the first 5 minutes of our session he was able to connect with me on a personal level by sharing his own devastating loss. Steven's transparency about overcoming his own struggles, and willingness to ( put himself out there ), allowed me to be more willing to share my life's travails. Steven's empathetic nature made me feel listened to and not just heard. I highly recommend Stephen Gares to anyone in need.
Written on Aug 03, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Extremely empathetic
Written on Jul 08, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
Steve is a very skilled therapist and I highly recommend Steve…is such a great listener and has empathy which I appreciate so much! Thank you Steve for a top notch, therapeutic service!
Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Steven has been very helpful and available even if the time was unscheduled. It’s nice to know someone is there to listen and talk if able.
Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I just had my first ever therapy session with Steven Gares today and it brought me great comfort knowing I could speak my mind and not be judged. I was met with a great attitude and feedback that will help me in the long run. Thank you so much for an amazing experience!
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 3 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Steven Gares is really helping me sort through my feelings in a professional manner. I did not know that Therapy could be so good for you. I have been stuck in grief for a long time and it feels good to work through this. I highly recommend BetterHelp to everyone.
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Positive attitude, very helpful, and understanding. Great listener and great advice.
Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very friendly and easy to talk to.
Written on Feb 19, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Steven Gares is the best therapist I have ever had. He listens attentively, suggests specific solutions and changes of perspective. What I find most impressive is his gift to motivate and believe in you. He creates a space of mutual trust and respect. You immediately feel comfortable and understood with him! I can recommend him with full conviction!
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
The sessions with Mr Steven Gares are helping me a lot,I feeling that it helps me in a good sense,and it care about my concerns,is also a good listener and know to put the questions at the right time and moment.
Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Steve is a wonderful listener who sees the good in people. He has been very empathetic to what I have been going through and offered some very useful advice and guidance to help me move through my struggles. My time talking with Steve has been like talking to a close friend but with all the sage experience of a professional. Highly recommended!
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Steven is a great therapist. He listens and asks great questions. He is easy to talk to and really likes to get to know his patients.
Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Steven is an exemplary therapist. He is a great listener and communicator. He is compassionate, caring and very understanding . He seems to always know exactly what to say to make your day better , make you smile or help you through a situation. I would highly recommend Steven to anyone for any of their therapy needs .
Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Steven is phenomenal, he knows exactly what you need to hear to get you through rough times.
Written on Sep 04, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem
It's been challenging to connect for personal appointments cuz of extreme time difference. I'm in Shanghai he's in Dallas. But he responds immediately (I assume) to my msgs
Written on Sep 04, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes
I really like Steven. He’s like the coach I needed. He’s very calming and very logical with his thought which works very well for me! He also knows how to fill the silence when I don’t know what to say.
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks
Steven has been a huge help to me in these troubling times, he has helped me keep a clear, level head and has been extremely supportive and understanding.
Mr. Gares has played a huge role in my emotional recovery so far and i will remember him for the rest of my life, he deserves the world.
Written on Aug 10, 2022 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life
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