Hello! My name is Harry Gilley and I am a BeterHelp therapist! Thanks for taking the time to review my Bio. I have over 25 years experience in mental health, substance abuse, and medical social work experience while living in South Carolina, Illinois, Georgia, and Tennessee. I currently live in TN and teach at the University of Tennessee at Martin. I teach Social Work (SW) and specialize in SW and Health Care, SW and Mental Health, and SW in Substance Abuse. My Teaching experience has been over 6 years and I have learned a great deal from my many Students. I have expertise with individual, group, family, multi-family Therapy. I can use eclectic therapies and I have noticed that my Client's benefit from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Over the past year, I have gained Tele-Therapy experience from working with two Tele-Therapy companies and have really enjoyed working with messaging, audio, and video formats to provide Therapy. All of my experience to date has helped me transform to a Tele-Therapy platform to provide services to individuals in this modern time which differs from face to face treatment. I live in W. TN and my loves in life are my children, family, music (great in Memphis), hiking, the beach, and boating. I am a believer in physical exercise and making efforts to achieve the best state of health I can. I lost 60 pounds in the last two years and have also worked in weight loss programs during my career. I have had a good deal of success working with Client's who want to make some changes physically to achieve better health. I use CBT and perform well with depression, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and am skilled at working with the various mental and physical illnesses.
Additional areas of focus:Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, First responder issues, Hoarding, Infidelity, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
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Harry has been very honest with me. Telling me what needs to be done when i cant seem to understand what the real issues are. Even with all the risks at stake i am willing to do what needs to be done to overcome. Thank you.
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Harry R for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I was really a mess before I started therapy, in a few sessions my main issue was under control enough that I could function.
Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Harry R for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger management
Has helped me out a lot
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Harry R for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Harry was good at listening to me and telling me when I was wrong/acted inappropriate. He provided me with worksheets that were appropriate for a problem I was having that needed to be corrected. He was very helpful to me.
Written on Nov 04, 2022 after therapy with Harry R for 6 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Harry is a experienced therapist that was able to help me get back on the path quickly and with dignity. Highly recommend him to anyone seeking assistance with depression.
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Harry R for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Thank you for understanding.
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Harry R for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Harry has been wonderful to work with over the last few years. He has helped me deal with some very different issues, from addictive tendencies to working through family relationships as well as anxiety issues. He is a wonderful therapist and I could not recommend him more!
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Harry R for 3 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Harry was great to work with! We tackled a wide range of issues and Harry was able to help me through them all. Harry did a great job providing resources, as well as practical, very helpful, day-to-day tips on how to apply what we learned to life outside our sessions. 10/10!
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Harry R for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Harry was great. Very helpful and compassionate.
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Harry is wonderful. He gives me a lot of feedback and he makes me feel like I’m talking to a friend I’ve known for years.
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I really wanted to get some anger issues sorted out, learn where it came from and how to deal with it. I've used Better Help before, but this time I really wanted to tackle this specific problem. Harry was the right person to help me along. He is an expert in anger management and just as importantly can relate to you through his own experiences. He is up front, kind, and caring. I would recommend Harry to any of my friends and am fortunate to have found him. 10/10
Written on Dec 10, 2021 after therapy with Harry R for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and anger management
Harry is a true professional who cares.
Written on Nov 21, 2021 after therapy with Harry R for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and anger management
He is an amazing knowledgeable guy and I respect the hell out of him
Written on Aug 21, 2021 after therapy with Harry R for 3 months
I signed up for therapy due to some life changes that hit me by surprise. If I had not found Harry I don’t think I would of overcame some of the things I’ve had going on in my life. Thanks to him I am a lot better of coping with things and actually sticking up for myself. He has helped me build confidence and actually
Listens to me ! He’s more of a family member than a Counsler. I highly recommend him ! Thank you !
Written on Aug 18, 2021 after therapy with Harry R for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Harry is the best therapist I have been to. I suffered a loss of my mother and grandmother at a young age (~20s). I truly believe if I did not have Harry in my life, I would be in a very bad place. Harry gives the perfect amount of push to get you out of dark places and times in life. I have had 3 therapists in the past and Harry is worth your time because he CHALLENGES you. He doesn’t let you just slide along without guidance, he gives you challenges to make yourself a better person in the long run (although at times it can be tough - but just keep pushing). I suffer from slight depression and bad anxiety. Life is by no means perfect, but Harry has taught me a lot of coping skills in the 6months of working with him and I no longer have a dark cloud over me at all times. I really can’t thank him enough. He feels like family to me because I can truly tell he cares for me - he is very accommodating too. I will keep working with Harry for months/years ahead, until the day he may retire! Thank you, Harry!
Written on Jun 02, 2021 after therapy with Harry R for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes
Great guy with insight based on experience.
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with Harry R for 4 months on issues concerning addictions
He’s great, I’ve been helped very much through my contact with him. Thank You
Written on Apr 29, 2021 after therapy with Harry R for 4 months
Great counselor Mr.G is. He is patient and is ready to get to business when it comes to helping people.
Written on Apr 20, 2021 after therapy with Harry R for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
He takes the time to listen and askes me what my goals are.
Written on Mar 23, 2021 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Harry is great! Really takes the time to listen to you and try to understand what you’re going through. Definitely recommend!
Written on Jan 25, 2021 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I feel like Harry is both direct and attentive. He understands my issues and challenges me while helping me unravel what’s going on.
Written on Jan 18, 2021 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Harry is easy to talk to, his recommendations have been exactly what I needed - I have recommended Beterhelp to many friends and family, this is a wonderful way to address emotional health concerns.
Written on Dec 21, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Harry has helped me identify problems that I have. Has worked me thru them. I really appreciate him.
Written on Dec 03, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Harry tells me what I need to hear the way I need to hear it and it's helped me so much.
Written on Nov 18, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I always get a golden nugget out of our sessions!
Written on Nov 14, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He really listens to my needs and is very supportive. He makes sure that his patients get all the help they need.
Written on Oct 24, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 10 months on issues concerning addictions
Great counselor! Very helpful and understanding! Will get him as my counselor again in the future if I need!
Written on Sep 29, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Harry had a very professional approach and I appreciated his frequent follow-ups and true care for improving my situation.
He can be strong support from the spiritual perspective what helped me a lot.
Written on Sep 23, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 4 weeks
Harry is an extremely personable and empathetic counselor, whom I appreciate my re than I can express.
Written on Sep 03, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He was great. No more PTSD nightmares.....I can finally sleep through the night. His methods work.
Written on Aug 08, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 1 year and 4 months
He has a lot of experience and he’s listening so well and find solutions that suits you. Thank you a lot.
Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
Great.
Written on Jul 19, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 11 months
Harry is no nonsense and straight to the point-in a kind and compassionate way. I highly recommend working with him! Not only does he listen, he gives the tools needed to attain a lifetime of positive coping with the many issues life will throw at you.
Written on Jun 12, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Gilley is a very attentive in very action forward therapist. I have appreciated all that he's done for me, not only in helping me handle my drugs and alcohol use, but also combating the negative thinking and self-deprecating thoughts which have helped me back and help me in cycles of abuse.
Written on Jun 10, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Harry has been extremely helpful in offering solutions regarding my mental health. He supports my decisions and guides me in the most positive direction possible. I think Harry is an amazing therapist and I recommend seeing him.
Written on Jun 04, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Expert, and always helpful!
Written on May 27, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
He is attentive and tries his best to understand and relate to things you say. He tries to remember all you’ve previously told him when he talks to a ton of people daily. He’s so helpful.
Written on Mar 09, 2020 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
Harry was my first counselor I ever had. He is patient, kind, and honest. Harry has helped me fight for my my mental health and my empowerment in the situation I am facing. He is very knowledgeable and has helped me tremendously in my fight. Thank you so much Harry.
Written on Sep 27, 2019 after therapy with Harry R for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Harry is a great listener and therapist! Would recommend him to anyone.
Written on Sep 03, 2019 after therapy with Harry R for 1 month on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Harry has been a wonderful help in my life. He's helped me through some tough times and is there to raise you up. He doesn't just say what you want to hear. He's a great help in my life.
Written on Aug 27, 2019 after therapy with Harry R for 2 months
So far, Harry is great. He is understanding and personable and has good ideas and thoughts.
Written on Aug 14, 2019 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks
I felt an immediate connection with Mr. Harry Gilley. He is very patient, kind and generous with his time. He asked the right questions and offered me the best suggestions to help recognize and deal with my triggers. I will always be grateful for him, his kindness and patience. I highly recommend Harry Gilley.
Written on Aug 10, 2019 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I've greatly appreciated my time with Harry. He's offered a convenient and effect way for me to discuss my primary concerns and provided actionable advice to move forward, though according to my own initiative.
Written on Jul 27, 2019 after therapy with Harry R for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
When I began working with Mr. Gilley, I was in a desperate, dangerous state. Mr. Gilley was a revelation. He's both quite intelligent and down-to-earth, and he never once tried to forcibly change my way of thinking; rather, he showed me ways to adapt to my psychology, to live peaceably with my authentic self rather than trying to fight myself. Further, his style of counseling is wonderfully "casual", in that sessions with him are about honest conversation that flows both ways. I learned nearly as much about Mr. Gilley as he learned about me, which bred the kind of trust one needs for the kind of intimacy therapy requires. I have progressed to the point where I no longer need therapy, but should I find myself once again in need, I'm going straight back to Mr. Gilley.
Written on Jun 21, 2019 after therapy with Harry R for 4 months on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
I worked with Harry Gilley for six months. He was fantastic to work with and very patient. He really cares for his clients and I would highly recommend him.
Written on Jun 06, 2019 after therapy with Harry R for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
It is great to hv someone to talk to. Sadly I hav been so busy lately, that it has been very difficult to find a moment to start. But that’s why I feel fine, because I know someone is there, waiting to give me a little time when I’ll need it, soon.
Written on May 06, 2019 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I really enjoyed my time thus far with hairy. He makes me feel as if I’m his only client in the world.
Written on Mar 15, 2019 after therapy with Harry R for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Harry has done a great job getting to the root cause.
Written on Mar 14, 2019 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder
Harry is quite a character but he also doesn’t beat around the bush. He also mentions experiences in his own life to show that he can relate. I appreciate his openness.
Written on Feb 27, 2019 after therapy with Harry R for 1 month
Harry has a wonderful, no nonsense approach to counseling that enables him to charmingly cut to the heart of the matter. The clarity he brings to a session allows one to pinpoint "blind spots" quickly with Harry offering succinct and beneficial options to changing one's thought patterns for the better. He is a down to earth character offering honesty and support that only enhances the Tele-Therapy platform.
Written on Jan 17, 2019 after therapy with Harry R for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and self esteem
Harry is a knowledgeable and experienced counselor who has a firm grasp of his practice. He is supportive and insightful and posses the ability to identify issues (both obvious issues and those that may not be apparent) and focus on them appropriately. He will have realistic discussions with this clients, not just tell you what you want to hear. I feel that this is an integral aspect of resolving issues. Thanks, Harry!
Written on Dec 20, 2018 after therapy with Harry R for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief
He's been an excellent counselor and he has helped me in many ways. I've only spoken with him 3 times so far and he's helped me make quite a few breakthroughs already. I'm very grateful for Harry.
Written on Dec 13, 2018 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks
He listens and interjects pertinent information for the help needed. He is kind. He will also remind you of things you need to focus on toward your healing.
Written on Nov 20, 2018 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks
He's very good. Always nice and respectful. He listens and does what he can. If he can't come up with an answer to something he goes to pastors and others in the faith for consultation before getting back to you, and he does get back to you!
Written on Nov 16, 2018 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks
In the short time Harry counseled me, I came such a long way. He dug deep into some of the issues I was facing and empowered me to seek some Medical help. He was easy to talk to and so very kind. I highly recommend Harry to anyone facing a difficult road. He is a wealth of knowledge and is compassionate and truly caring.
Written on Nov 13, 2018 after therapy with Harry R for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and sleeping disorders
Harry is a good counselor.
Written on Oct 11, 2018 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks
Harry gave me great advice and guidance through a rough patch. He was attentive and relatable. I enjoy our time together.
Written on Oct 08, 2018 after therapy with Harry R for 1 week on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, and career difficulties
Harry Gilley is a no-nonsense kind of guy, which is exactly why I like him. He efficiently asks Socratic questions to get to the root of a problem in a diagnostic manner. Once he establishes the genuine problem, he's extremely tactful in his recommendations for bettering your life. The question is not him; it's what you're willing to do to help yourself. He guides you to that with great skill and experience.
Written on Oct 05, 2018 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Mr. Gilley is very knowledgeable and I believe he is an expert!
Written on Sep 30, 2018 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks
Harry is great. He helped me within a very short period of time to fullfill all declared goals. I can strongly recommend Harry.
Written on Aug 30, 2018 after therapy with Harry R for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, sleeping, self esteem, and anger
He’s a nice gentleman with motivational spirit that keeps pushing you forward. He’s motivated to work with his clients and is there at times of stress, he has a non-judgmental approach and a good sense of humor, I strongly recommend him
Written on Aug 10, 2018 after therapy with Harry R for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, eating, sleeping, parenting, self esteem, anger, career, and bipolar
I started all of this a nervous wreck! Since only speaking with Harry for a little over a week now, I cannot believe the change in my thought process. I’ve been struggling with my issues for over a year and I can NOW finally see the bright side and have a clearer, more innovative approach to what I’m trying to accomplish here. I will forever be grateful for being matched up with Harry! I wish I would’ve done this sooner. He is quick to respond to all of my issues/thoughts. Things are really becoming much more peaceful in my head. Thank you again!
Written on Aug 10, 2018 after therapy with Harry R for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship
Ever since I started working with Harry my paranoia has decreased, he also helped me to learn not to overthink things that will get me paranoid, I know I have improved since I started working with him and I'm living my life peacefully and with no worry, I highly recommend working with Harry.
Written on Aug 09, 2018 after therapy with Harry R for 4 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Highly recommend Harry for stress management, relationship issues, career stress and self motivation.
Harry had been very helpful in helping me overcome the hard and depressing time in my life. He always gave me full attention and listened thoroughly and patiently to all my problems before giving me advice, he never rushed. He is very good at breaking down problems in small chunks and helping to take action on each part in a constructive manner. I really liked his way of counseling.
Written on Aug 02, 2018 after therapy with Harry R for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship, family, self esteem, and career
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