- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution focused work
About Gary
Gary Gabbard is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 23 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, career issues, depression, addictions, family matters, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. He also lists coaching among his areas of focus.
Gabbard launched a private practice in 1999 after earning a Master in Counseling in 1997. Over the years he has done contract work with outplacement firms, an alcohol treatment center, and a methadone clinic. He has worked with many adults, couples, and teenagers and has supervised counseling interns.
In sessions he draws on a number of approaches, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused strategies. He prefers straightforward conversations that help people name the patterns keeping them stuck and try small, manageable changes.
He emphasizes reconnecting with what he describes as the client’s free child or inner energy - a way to notice what feels alive and meaningful. That material often becomes a springboard for setting goals and testing new behaviors outside of sessions.
Gabbard’s work blends reflective talk with practical steps such as skills practice, thought work, and brief experiments to see what helps in daily life. He also brings experience from treatment settings that involved addiction and workforce transitions, which informs his practical problem-solving style.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Gary uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT often focuses on skills practice and short experiments that can be done between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve everyday functioning. He also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting on what matters most to the person. This approach helps people explore values, relationships, and the feelings that show up in social situations. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to choose approaches that match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is tracked. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let clients practice skills in their usual environments. Discussing practical arrangements up front helps plan visits that align with daily life and therapy goals.Areas of expertise
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem issues, plus depression, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting and related concerns.
What is his approach in session?
He combines client-centered listening with practical methods from CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused work to help people try small changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of clinical experience since completing a Master in Counseling in 1997 and opening a private practice in 1999.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not work with international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.