Steven Gaddis, LPC, LPCC

Steven Gaddis is a licensed professional counselor with about 20 years of experience. He helps people who are stressed, anxious, or dealing with mood and substance concerns. He writes back to messages at least once in the morning and once in the evening to keep communication moving.

He focuses on practical steps that people can use right away. Steven typically draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people working through ambivalence about change and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable goals.

Steven aims to build a straightforward, trustworthy relationship with each person. He keeps sessions based on individual strengths and what makes sense for someone’s life. That means tailoring tools and homework to realistic steps someone can try between meetings.

His background includes work with anger management, relationship concerns, alcohol and drug issues, trauma and grief, and workplace or parenting stresses. He has experience supporting people with mood disorders and those involved with the criminal justice system.

People who choose Steven can expect clear language and practical plans. He invites clients to set goals and checks in on progress. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the brief matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.

How these approaches work online

CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy each translate well into practical, online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing uses guided conversation to help someone find internal reasons to change, useful for addictions or ambivalence. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete goals and steps people can try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different tools to see what fits. Together you can pick techniques that match your needs, pace, and daily routine rather than committing to one rigid method up front.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to short practical homework and focused goal reviews that fit well into everyday life. Ask about session length and how messages are handled so you can choose what works best for your schedule.