Gary Gabbard is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than two decades of practice in Texas.
01About Gary
Gary Gabbard is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than two decades of practice in Texas. He opened his independent practice, Passionately Ever After Counseling, in 1999 after completing a Master in Counseling in 1997. Gary has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient treatment and contract roles with outplacement and substance use services.
He speaks English and practices as an LPC in Texas. Gary uses simple, direct work to help people untangle stress, anxiety, and relationship strain.
Background and approach
He also helps with depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and career questions. Sessions aim to identify what matters to each person and then build steps that fit day-to-day life. His approach draws on client-centered work that focuses on the person's own goals and values.
He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice patterns of thinking and make practical changes. Mindfulness practices are offered to calm intense feelings and improve focus. Gary believes in helping people reconnect with the livelier, freer parts of themselves.
That idea shaped his practice name and guides his work with issues like shame, intimacy struggles, abandonment, and family-of-origin concerns. He describes therapy as a chance to rediscover purpose and make clearer choices. Practical matters are straightforward: sessions can happen by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
New people begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 15189 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1043374358 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Gary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods Gary names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Gary 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
Approaches that guide online work
Gary often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own values and goals, so sessions center on what the client wants to change and why. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior, offering clear strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and try new actions.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client talk about goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust as needed. That cooperation helps match practical tools and mindful practices to what feels most useful for the individual.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video works well for a fuller conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter, frequent touches between appointments and can fit into a busy day.
05Questions people ask
What issues does this therapist focus on?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addictions, grief, parenting, career strain, and many related challenges such as abandonment and communication problems.
What is his general therapy style?
Work is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions emphasize the client’s goals, practical steps, and mindfulness techniques to manage strong feelings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience working in independent practice and through contract roles with treatment and outplacement services.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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