- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and client-centered
About Steve
Steve Gengenbacher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 44 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, and adjustments that come with life changes. Steve commonly works with young adults facing early-adulthood challenges as part of his broader practice.
He uses straightforward talk and active listening to help people sort through strong feelings. Sessions look at what is happening now and what patterns might be getting in the way of daily functioning. Clients can expect clear, practical conversation rather than jargon or clinical labels.
Steve draws on Client-Centered methods to make room for each person’s perspective. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and develop different behavior choices. Existential ideas are woven in when questions about meaning, purpose, or midlife concerns appear.
Typical concerns addressed include intimacy and sexual issues, self-esteem, career decisions, anger, loneliness, and the stress of big transitions. He also works with issues tied to family of origin, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and aging or geriatric topics when they arise.
Sessions are presented in a calm, direct way aimed at helping people act differently in day-to-day life. The process is collaborative: goals are named and steps are tried, reviewed, and adjusted. For next steps, visitors are encouraged to use the site’s matching and scheduling tools to select a first session.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Steve commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy depending on a person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and making space for the client’s own perspective, which helps people clarify what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and offers concrete techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they will try methods, review progress, and change course if another approach seems better.
The practical advantage of online work is fitting sessions into busy lives. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, avoid travel time, and combine therapy with school or work commitments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well at home or between classes, and the focus remains on actions that improve day-to-day functioning.
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Experience
44+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, grief, depression, and life changes including young adult issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses direct conversation and active listening, focusing on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than technical language.
How long has he practiced?
Steve has 44 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How do costs and billing work?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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