I seek to empower my clients to engage the world through their unique strengths. I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with emotional well being, life transitions, and relationships. In working together, I utilize a person-centered, integrative and collaborative approach to therapy, with the understanding that each person is distinctive and individual. I have experience with many issues ranging from mild to severe. I have worked in private practice, community mental health, and residential settings. My goal is to meet clients where they are and to create a comfortable, safe space for growth, exploration and self-healing.
My education includes a Bachelor’s from DePaul University, a Masters from Loyola University Graduate School of Business in Human Resource Management, and a Masters from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Counseling Psychology. I hold a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensure in the State of Illinois and have over 10 years of clinical experience. I am very compassionate, kind and open to working with any one that has interest in helping themselves.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
IL LCPC 180.010730
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Gary is incredible. I’ve been working with him a short time and he’s already a big help in changing my outlook on stressors in my life. I can’t recommend him enough and regularly brag to my friends about my amazing therapist. Truly a great person, easy to engage with, and a fantastic listener.
Written on Mar 27, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Gary is amazing! I really enjoy and value my time with him and would recommend him to anyone! 10/10 recommend!
Written on Oct 10, 2020 after therapy with Gary for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
He’s pretty amazing. Just hearing his voice and seeing his face lights me up inside. He’s a skilled listener and makes you feel comfortable and at ease when speaking to him. I was hesitant to have a male counselor initially but Gary has been a tremendous help and support in my life for the past month.
Written on Jul 03, 2020 after therapy with Gary for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compa
Gary Reeves, MA, LCPC is incredibly helpful and provides real time strategies that I have been able to utilize immediately in my every day life. He provides a perspective that is both professional and incredibly helpful. I would recommend him to anyone!
Written on Jun 16, 2020 after therapy with Gary for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and parenting issues