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Gary Gabbard, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I finished my Master in Counseling degree in 1997. I opened my own practice, Passionately Ever after Counseling, in 1999 in Collin County, Texas. As I grew my practice I did contract work with major outplacement firms, an alcohol treatment center and a methadone clinic. In my private practice, I have worked with individual adults, couples and teenagers and/or their families. In addition, I have supervised many counseling interns.

Through my own individual counseling and training, I have mastered the art of helping clients identify, respect and honor their free child, viewed as the soul and essence of who they really are. Allowing that "spirit" or "energy" to inspire their life and choices will transform their life into an exciting and passionate adventure. It is this "free spirit" in me that led to the genesis of Passionately Ever After Counseling.

Professional experience

23 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

TX LPC 15189

Reviews

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Dr. Gabbard has helped me through thick and thin. Couldn’t be more grateful for the Better help platform as well as Dr. Gabbard.

Written on Jan 19, 2026 after therapy with Gary for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Absolutely recommend

Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Gary has been working with me for at least a year now and the improvements in my outlook and anxiety have been immense. Gary is straightforward and down to earth with great advise on real world application to address anxiety and improve your relationships with those around you.

Written on Aug 22, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management

I love it

Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Gary Gabbard listens, identifies issues and delivers sound advice. I would highly recommend Gary!

Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief

Gary has opened my eyes to many great things and gave me great coping tools to deal with the anxiety

Written on Jun 06, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes