Gary Gabbard, LPC

Gary Gabbard is an LPC with more than two decades of counseling experience. He opened his private practice, Passionately Ever After Counseling, in 1999 in Collin County, Texas. Over the years he has worked in outpatient settings and with community programs alongside his private work.

He works with adults, couples, and teenagers and has supervised counseling interns. His day-to-day work includes helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, and life transitions. He also supports people facing issues such as addiction, grief, parenting strain, and intimacy concerns.

Gary uses several therapeutic approaches depending on what a person needs. He draws on client-centered work to create a respectful, listening space. He also uses cognitive behavioral methods to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and solution-focused ideas to set clear short-term goals.

His practice emphasizes helping people connect with what motivates them. He talks about honoring the "free child" or core self so clients can make choices that feel meaningful. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and rebuilding confidence.

People who come to him often want help with specific problems and concrete change. He blends insight about patterns with action plans people can use between sessions. This mix aims to reduce stress and improve everyday functioning.

Approaches that guide online work and choice of focus

Gary uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, listening environment where a person's concerns come first. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes the goals the therapist and client set together.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and stress. CBT is often used when someone wants tools they can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gary will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as work progresses.

If you are considering online therapy with him, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use a quieter setting or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage more fully.