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01About Gerald
Dr. Gerald S Graham focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He is identified as Dr.
Gerald S Graham and holds the LPC designation, indicating he is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He practices in Alabama and offers a professional perspective shaped by nine years of experience. He works in straightforward language and aims to help people build practical coping skills.
Sessions often address burnout, performance anxiety, and stress tolerance.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with chronic pain, serious illness, survivor issues, and feelings of isolation or shame. His background combines clinical counseling with performance psychology and problem-focused work. That means sessions tend to mix listening with concrete strategies.
Expect conversations about what’s happening day to day, steps to reduce symptoms, and small experiments to try between visits. Dr. Graham uses methods such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused approaches depending on the person’s needs.
He aims to tailor plans to the individual rather than use a one-size-fits-all model. People choosing to work with him typically complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to his availability. The focus is on helping people gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with practical tools for everyday life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Alabama)
- License LPC05730 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1750162889 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Gerald lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Methods Gerald names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Gerald names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding a person's experience and providing a supportive space. It involves open conversation and reflection to clarify feelings and priorities, which can help with stress, life transitions, and low self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms and to improve daily functioning.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. These techniques are often used to manage anxiety, chronic pain, and stress responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying one approach, mixing techniques, or adjusting strategies over time.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the current options before booking to learn which ways of meeting are offered. The focus is on practical, usable tools that translate to everyday routines and responsibilities.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes, plus related issues such as chronic pain, isolation, and first responder or veteran concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, down-to-earth style that combines listening with concrete steps. Sessions typically include skill-building and short assignments to try between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
He has nine years of experience working in counseling and performance-focused settings and blends those perspectives in his practice.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practices in Alabama and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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