Gary Gabbard, LPC

Gary Gabbard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 23 years of clinical experience. He began practicing after completing a Master in Counseling in 1997 and opened his private practice in 1999. Gary has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient treatment and contract roles with alcohol and methadone programs. He speaks English and provides services from a Texas base.

Gary uses clear, direct conversation to help people untangle stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He also supports issues like addiction, grief, parenting strains, and career concerns. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the client and finding practical steps forward.

His approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness elements. He draws on psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas when they fit the client’s goals. That mix helps move from understanding patterns to testing new behaviors.

Gary places emphasis on reconnecting with what he calls the client’s free child - the inner energy that motivates choices and joy. He helps clients identify that inner drive and use it as a guide for change. Work may include examining family history, addressing communication problems, and practicing new coping skills.

Over the years he has worked with individuals, couples, and teenagers and has supervised counseling interns. People who appreciate straightforward feedback, practical tools, and an encouraging tone are likely to find his style helpful.

How Gary’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Gary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered work prioritizes the client's perspective and supports them through empathic listening and collaboration.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying practical tools, adjusting techniques, and checking in together about what helps most.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging supports short updates or ongoing reflection. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives.