Gary Gabbard, LPC

Gary Gabbard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with more than two decades of experience. He opened his private practice, Passionately Ever After Counseling, in 1999 after completing a Master in Counseling in 1997. He has worked in a range of settings and helped many people facing common life struggles.

Gary’s approach is direct and personal. He helps people name what feels wrong and find steps that actually change day-to-day life. Sessions aim to reconnect clients with the part of themselves that feels alive and motivated. He uses conversation, focused exercises, and reflection to make progress together.

In his early years he did contract work with outplacement firms, an alcohol treatment center, and a methadone clinic. He has also supported counseling interns through supervision and has experience with individual adults, couples, and teenagers in private practice settings. That background shapes a practical style centered on real problems and real choices.

Common concerns Gary addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, grief, addictions, parenting strain, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on aging and geriatric issues among other relational and adjustment topics. Clients can expect straightforward conversation, tools they can use between sessions, and an emphasis on restoring energy and meaning.

Gary emphasizes collaboration in planning each person’s work together. He helps clients set short goals and tries to keep steps small and doable. His style mixes listening with clear suggestions so people leave a session with something to try.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s pace. In practice this means the therapist reflects back what matters most and helps clients find their own direction, which can be useful for life transitions and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is a hands-on approach for anxiety, depression, and coping skills that often uses homework and short practice between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and simple awareness exercises. This approach can help reduce reactivity and support people dealing with stress, grief, or ongoing mood challenges.

Finding the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before choosing methods. That way sessions are tailored and adjusted as progress is made.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins on practical problems. They can also support access when mobility or caregiving makes leaving home difficult. Ask about current options when you schedule so you know how you will meet.