Tim Gravier, LPC

Tim Gravier is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 19 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and major life changes. He offers coaching for career concerns and supports people coping with caregiver strain, cancer-related issues, and aging and geriatric concerns. Tim invites straightforward conversation to help clients move past feeling stuck and regain direction.

He uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person's goals and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques help people set realistic goals and stay motivated. Mindfulness practices are incorporated when useful to reduce reactivity and increase calm.

Tim trained with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Counseling, and he has been a Missouri LPC since 2004. He spent many years working for the state in adult learning and rehabilitation services and later directed quality assurance. That role involved guiding master-level counselors and overseeing services for thousands of clients.

Now in private practice, he combines that system-level experience with a practical approach to individual sessions. He emphasizes a nonjudgmental atmosphere where people are treated as experts on their own lives. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and tools you can use between meetings.

If you're juggling caregiving, facing end-of-life decisions, dealing with career shifts, or navigating the stresses of aging, he encourages you to share your concerns and explore options together.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client as the expert and aims to build a respectful, supportive relationship. It helps people talk through feelings, set their own goals, and find practical ways forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic attacks.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together you can try methods and adjust the plan based on how well they fit your needs and daily life.

Confirm the session options available before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow check-ins without travel, and support work on coping skills between meetings. Some people find shorter check-ins helpful on hectic days, while others prefer longer sessions for deeper work. Discussing scheduling and format during the first steps will help match sessions to your routine and goals.