- Client-centered approach
- Addiction support
- Depression care
About Gary
Gary Bray is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 23 years of professional experience. He centers sessions on the person in the room, listening first and responding to what each client brings. He aims to help people build confidence, handle depression, and find clearer motivation for change.
He approaches therapy with a client-centered spirit, encouraging people to name their goals and using practical tools to reach them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Existential ideas help people face big life choices and meaning questions when coping with transitions.
Gary has a long history of work with addictions and substance concerns, and he supports people dealing with relapse, recovery planning, and patterns tied to substance use. He also helps with self-esteem struggles, guilt and shame, and common relationship problems such as jealousy, commitment worries, and codependency patterns.
He brings experience addressing later-life issues and aging, first responder stress, fatherhood challenges, and the emotional fallout of separation and domestic violence. Sessions focus on concrete steps you can take between meetings along with reflective conversation during the session.
Starting therapy is framed as a collaborative process. Gary invites people to notice their strengths and try small changes that build momentum. He works in English and accepts international clients, and he asks prospective clients to use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching process.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy begins by treating the person as the expert on their life and focuses on listening, acceptance, and the client’s goals. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to make sense of changes or to build confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, offering clear exercises and steps to practice between sessions. Existential Therapy encourages looking at life choices, values, and meaning, which can help when facing big transitions or questions about purpose.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods feel most useful and how they should be combined. Goals, personal style, and what a person hopes to change guide that conversation, and the plan can be adjusted over time as progress unfolds.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or limit video when that feels better. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about practical preferences so sessions match daily life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Gary help with?
He works with addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, impulsivity, and relationship-related concerns such as jealousy and commitment issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach that starts by listening to the person's story. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and existential ideas to pair practical work with reflection about meaning and choices.
What is his professional background?
He has 23 years of professional experience working in mental health. His practice has included work on substance use concerns, motivation, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and lists Florida as his location.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.