- Years in practice
- 23
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Gary
Gary Gabbard, LPC, has worked as a counselor in Texas for more than two decades. He opened his independent practice in 1999 and has since provided services in a range of settings, including contract work with outplacement firms, an alcohol treatment center, and a methadone clinic. He brings 23 years of professional experience to parents and individuals seeking practical support.
Gary favors straightforward conversations that help people sort through pressing problems.
Background and approach
He listens for what matters to each person and helps them name goals they can actually reach. Sessions focus on small, clear steps that build confidence and reduce stress over time. In the room he draws on client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people change unhelpful patterns.
He also uses mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives to deepen understanding of recurring feelings and choices. Solution-focused techniques are added to keep work goal-oriented and efficient. Parents often come to him for help with discipline stress, blended family questions, fatherhood concerns, or parenting through divorce and separation.
He also supports people managing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction challenges, anger, and relationship strains. Gary’s approach is pragmatic and relational. He teams up with clients to uncover the energy that motivates them, then translates that energy into doable targets.
The emphasis is on steady progress rather than instant fixes. People who prefer clear plans, practical tools, and a conversational style may find his work a good match. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
What Gary works with
Everything Gary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gary helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gary lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's values and goals. It helps people feel heard and then turn their own insights into practical steps for parenting or relationship changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. It teaches skills for managing anxiety, mood, and impulsive reactions and is useful for problems like stress, anger, and addictive patterns.
Mindfulness therapy offers simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Those skills can support parents managing overwhelm, people working through grief, and anyone trying to stay calm during difficult conversations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gary will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and messaging let clients send quick updates, try brief coaching, or stay connected between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy family schedules.
Questions people ask about Gary
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting questions, addictions, grief, trauma, and related challenges such as anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, practical style that blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to set clear goals and small steps.
What experience does he bring?
He has 23 years of counseling experience, has run a independent practice since 1999, and has worked with treatment centers and outplacement programs.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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