- 18 years experience
- Focus on grief
- Values-based care
About Gary
Rev. Gary Greene offers short, direct help for people facing stress, loss, or relationship strain. He aims to make therapy practical and plain. He listens and works with each person to identify what matters most and to set manageable steps forward.
Gary has a long history in community counseling dating back to 1986. He completed a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling in 2001 and became a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - in 2005. He has worked in hospital inpatient and outpatient settings as well as community programs. He is also a doctoral candidate in Pastoral Counseling (all but dissertation).
In sessions he focuses on problems like grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting strain, anger, and challenges around intimacy and communication. He also supports people coping with life changes and with the effects of natural or human-caused disasters. He tends to combine client-centered listening with practical tools to address day-to-day concerns.
His usual ways of working draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative and Psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused methods. He emphasizes clear goals and small experiments clients can try between sessions. Therapy is collaborative and grounded in everyday language rather than technical terms.
People can expect straightforward conversation about current problems, steps to reduce distress, and attention to personal values and faith when clients want that included. He brings 18 years as a licensed counselor and decades of community practice to help people move forward.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with respect and helping clients find their own answers. This approach is useful for people who want a therapist who reflects back their concerns and supports decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. It works well for stress, mood problems, and many day-to-day difficulties. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps reframe those stories to open new options for action and identity.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and current problems and then suggest approaches to try. Clients and the therapist can adjust the plan over time so it fits how the client wants to make change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work with a licensed professional from different locations, which can be helpful for those managing life changes or who travel.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine listening with practical tools. He uses client-centered methods alongside techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches to set goals and try small, concrete steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has provided community-based counseling since 1986 and has 18 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2005.
What credential and location information is available?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Georgia.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
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