Rev. Gary Greene, LPC

Rev. Gary Greene completed a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling in 2001 at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and brings decades of community-based practice to his work. He began providing counseling services in 1986 and became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2005 - LPC denotes Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that reflects clinical training and state licensure. He is also a doctoral candidate in Pastoral Counseling and has reached ABD status, indicating all but dissertation progress toward the doctorate.

He has offered counseling across a range of settings, including community programs and hospital inpatient and outpatient services, and has worked with clients of all ages. His formal training covers families and couples, parenting concerns, self-esteem, grief and loss, psychological trauma, depressive mood disorders, ADHD, and anxiety disorders. Two of his primary interests are addressing the trauma that follows significant loss and supporting couples as they navigate crises in their relationships.

His clinical style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with family systems perspectives and a person-centered approach, aiming to combine practical strategies with a genuine focus on each person's needs. His practice honors clients' beliefs and goals while reflecting the values he brings to counseling.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy is grounded in empathy and respect, focusing on the client's own goals and pace; it works well for people seeking a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore relationship matters, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping after trauma. Narrative therapy invites clients to view their experiences as stories that can be reexamined and rewritten, which can be useful for grief, identity questions, and overcoming limiting beliefs.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rev. Gary Greene collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Clients are active partners in deciding how therapy proceeds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines and comfort levels. Working virtually makes it easier to maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists despite geographic constraints, while still focusing on meaningful therapeutic work.