Gary Gabbard, LPC

Gary Gabbard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been in practice since 1999. He opened his private practice, Passionately Ever After Counseling, after completing a Master in Counseling in 1997 and has worked in a range of settings in Texas. He brings 23 years of experience to conversations about life transitions, relationships, and midlife changes.

He talks plainly in sessions and aims to help people reconnect with what matters to them. He often guides clients to notice the part of themselves that feels alive and curious. That focus can help with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and career questions that often surface in midlife.

Gary blends several approaches to meet the person in front of him. He uses client-centered listening to understand priorities, cognitive behavioral methods to address unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness tools to manage stress. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused steps when those fit the situation.

People come to him for a wide range of concerns, from grief and addiction to parenting and intimacy issues. He has experience working with adults, couples, and teenagers, and has supervised counseling interns in clinical settings. His practice history includes work with treatment centers and outpatient services in Texas.

Sessions focus on practical changes and clearer choices. He helps clients set goals, practice new skills, and notice patterns that get in the way. Readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

How his approaches translate to online work

Gary uses client-centered therapy to listen and respond to each person's priorities, helping them name what matters and set goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, offering clear exercises to try between sessions. Mindfulness therapy builds simple practices for managing stress and staying present during difficult moments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gary will work with clients to identify goals and preferences, and adjust methods as they learn what helps. Many people try a blend at first and shape the mix over time.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, cut commuting time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuity of care during life transitions by allowing work to continue from different locations when that matches a client's needs.