- Addictions support
- Self-esteem work)
- CBT and existential
About Gary
Gary Bray is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 23 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are facing addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric concerns, codependency, and relationship breakups.
Gary uses straightforward, person-focused conversations. He treats people as the experts on their own story and looks for the strengths they already have. Sessions cover practical steps as well as thinking patterns that keep problems going.
He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. He also applies ideas from Existential Therapy to discuss meaning, responsibility, and choices when life shifts.
In sessions people talk through challenges such as substance use, feeling stuck after a separation, or struggles with guilt, shame and impulsivity. Gary helps people break problems into manageable steps and set realistic goals for change.
His way of working is direct and practical. He asks clear questions, checks what matters to the person, and adjusts the focus as progress is made. To start, a person completes a short questionnaire and then schedules a first session.
How Gary blends therapeutic approaches for online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a clear space to describe problems and notice their own priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and tests small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like low mood or impulsive actions. Existential Therapy looks at choices, responsibility, and meaning, which can be useful when major life changes leave someone wondering what comes next.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. Gary will work with each person to decide which ideas fit their goals and preferences. That choice is made together, and the focus can shift as needs change.
The practical benefits of online work are about fitting sessions into everyday life. Online appointments can make it easier to schedule a session around work, caregiving, or medical needs. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let someone avoid travel time. Confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not specified here, and plan based on what will fit best into daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with addictions, self-esteem problems, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like codependency and divorce recovery.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses person-focused conversation, CBT to examine unhelpful thoughts, and existential ideas to talk about choices and meaning in practical terms.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.