Gary Gabbard, LPC

Gary Gabbard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who brings 23 years of clinical experience to his practice. He earned a Master in Counseling in 1997 and established Passionately Ever After Counseling in 1999 in Collin County, Texas. Over the years he has provided counseling to individual adults, couples, teenagers, and families, and has supervised many counseling interns as part of his commitment to the profession.

Gary's work has included contract positions with major outplacement firms, an alcohol treatment center, and a methadone clinic, giving him broad exposure to diverse client needs and treatment settings. His experience spans common life challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, substance addictions, and career concerns.

Central to his approach is a focus on helping people reconnect with what he describes as the free child - the core spirit or energy that represents who they really are. By honoring that inner vitality and allowing it to inspire choices, Gary aims to help clients create more passionate, meaningful lives. As an LPC - a licensed professional counselor - he blends clinical skill with a client-centered orientation to support growth and healing.

Approaches and Online Care for Practical Change

Gary uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work - this approach helps people who want support developing self-awareness, building confidence, and improving relationships. He also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to develop practical coping strategies. Mindfulness therapy is another element of his practice, offering simple attention and breathing practices that can help manage overwhelming feelings and increase present-moment awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gary works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors the plan over time so the work remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Gary is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and choose the communication style that supports steady progress with licensed professionals and therapists guiding the work.