- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Career questions
About Steve
Steve Gengenbacher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 44 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and depression. He also addresses life purpose and career questions when those come up.
Steve focuses on straightforward conversation. He helps people talk through what is happening now and what feels most urgent. Sessions tend to center on practical thoughts and behaviors, and on how patterns show up in relationships and daily life.
His approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the client's perspective. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thinking and behavior, and elements of Existential Therapy to look at meaning and choices. Imago Relationship Therapy informs his work when intimacy or relationship patterns are part of the concern.
People often come to him when a major change has left them unsure what’s next. He can help untangle feelings after divorce, grief, career shifts, or midlife transitions. He addresses anger, guilt, shame, isolation, and other common struggles that follow life changes.
Steve’s style is steady and direct. He aims to create a space where clients can name worries, try small changes, and consider different directions. To begin, people use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the fit feels right.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client's concerns, helping people clarify what matters to them and what they want to change. This approach is useful for weighing life purpose questions and personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and involves practical strategies to test new ways of thinking and behaving; it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Steve will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. He treats approach selection as a collaborative choice, adjusting methods as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday or work break, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to continue work after a move across town while keeping continuity with the same therapist.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
44+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, and life purpose questions among other concerns.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses client-centered conversation and CBT to look at thoughts and actions, with existential questions about meaning when relevant.
How much experience does he have?
He has 44 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life transition issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.