Gary Bray, LMHC

Gary Bray is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor who uses practical, goal-focused work to help people make changes. He centers sessions on what matters to each person and aims to build confidence and motivation through steady steps. Gary draws on 23 years of clinical experience as an LMHC to guide conversations and set clear goals.

He often works with people facing addictions, depression, low self-esteem, and major life changes. In sessions he helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to test what works. Therapy emphasizes small, doable shifts that add up over time rather than quick fixes.

Gary blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening and existential conversations about meaning and choices. That mix lets him match the work to what each person needs - from skills to manage moods to deeper thinking about values and purpose. Sessions move at a practical pace set by the client.

People come to him for issues such as substance use, struggles with control or dependance, relationship pain around separation or commitment, and feelings of guilt or shame. He also supports those dealing with aging concerns, fatherhood challenges, and stress related to first responder roles.

Gary encourages clients to see themselves as the expert on their own life while he offers structure and feedback. He recognizes how hard the first step can be and aims to make the process straightforward and respectful.

How CBT and Client-Centered Work Translate to Online Therapy

Gary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; CBT is useful for depression, anxiety, and problems with addictive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working at the client’s pace, helping people feel heard while they decide what changes matter. Existential Therapy can be used when someone wants to talk about purpose, responsibility, or major life choices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gary will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then shape sessions so techniques and conversation fit the client. He checks in regularly to adjust the plan as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes therapy more flexible. Video is useful for in-depth work and visual connection, phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat fits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflections between sessions. These options help people keep therapy on a schedule that fits work, caregiving, or travel.