Gary Gabbard , LPC

Gary Gabbard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been practicing in Texas for over two decades. He trained in counseling and opened his private practice, Passionately Ever After Counseling, in 1999. He works with adults on issues that range from stress and anxiety to relationship and intimacy concerns.

Gary takes a straightforward, conversational approach in sessions. He helps people name what feels wrong, notice patterns, and try new ways of responding. He uses practical tools alongside reflective talk to help people feel more in charge of their choices.

His work includes support for mood concerns like depression and bipolar symptoms, as well as coping with grief, addiction, and life transitions. He also addresses parenting and family-of-origin issues, communication struggles, and the pain that follows infidelity or separation.

Gary draws on several therapy styles depending on the person's needs. He blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused ideas. He also uses psychodynamic perspectives to help people understand recurring themes in their relationships.

Over his career he has provided counseling in private practice and through contracts with treatment programs and outplacement firms. That range of experience informs a flexible way of working that aims to match technique to the person's goals. Gary offers sessions in English and practices across Texas.

Therapeutic approaches for online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, compassionate relationship so people feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs space to sort feelings and set personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, often helpful for anxiety and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan to match what helps most. Clients can expect a collaborative process that adapts over time rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face to face from wherever they are, phone sessions can fit short breaks or lower bandwidth, and messaging or chat can serve for quick check-ins and ongoing encouragement between live appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.