Steven Gaddis

My communication style

I focus on clear and direct communication with mutual respect and collaboration. I encourage the sharing of intentional, directed thoughts and actions. Although aspects of therapy can be challenging, I want us to create a safe environment together that facilitates acceptance, works through difficulty, and celebrates success.

My journey to mental healthcare

My interest in therapy was to make sense of the human experience and how, across all situations, we can still make things better or worse. My experiences with individuals from various backgrounds have supported the idea that we may have differences, but we all have the capability to love, grow, and support each other in making things better.

My goals for you

Therapy is a team effort. Working together, we can identify and develop a plan that works for you. And as we continue to work together, we will discuss your progress, identify changes you may want to make, and work on how to maintain the changes you have made for the long term.

Our first session

Our first session is an opportunity to get to know each other and discuss what led you to seek support. People often have reactions to therapy; there is no one way to think or feel. As we set up our foundation and continue to work, we will develop our process for openly discussing and working through challenges and achievements together.

I identify as...

• Male
• Black or African American
• Christian