Therapist profile
Gary Bray, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Addictions and Life Changes
Continue with GaryWhere Gary stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH7729
- NPI
- 1154512473
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Addictions
- Depression
- Client-Centered
About Gary
Gary Bray is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 23 years of professional experience. He works with adults facing addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He also addresses related concerns such as codependency, commitment and control issues, and problems connected to divorce or separation.
Gary approaches sessions with the belief that each person is the expert on their own life. He looks for strengths people already have and uses them to help tackle problems. Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical steps as well as talking things through.
He uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to what matters most to the person in the room. He applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He also draws on Existential Therapy to talk about meaning, values, and responsibilities when life feels uncertain.
Over two decades of work have included support for people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, first responder stress, fatherhood issues, and aging- or geriatric-related concerns. He has also worked with people struggling with guilt, shame, impulsivity, and jealousy.
Sessions are conducted in English, and he accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and following the client's priorities. Online sessions let the therapist and client concentrate on what matters most that day, using conversation to clarify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online work CBT can involve identifying patterns, trying small behavior changes between sessions, and reviewing what worked. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choices, and values when life feels uncertain, which can be discussed in depth over regular remote appointments.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then choose techniques collaboratively rather than imposing a single method. Sessions can shift as needs change so the plan stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, help fit therapy into busy days, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also reduce travel time and let people keep continuity of care across locations while they consider next steps.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He helps adults with addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as codependency and commitment problems.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to the client's priorities, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Existential Therapy to discuss meaning and values.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of professional experience working with adults on addictions, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Florida LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing from Florida.
Do sessions take place in other languages or countries?
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 before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.