About Gary

My Story

I have worked in mental health for over a decade and have become very passionate about helping people reach the personal goals they set for themselves. Despite how someone has been treated, I believe everyone has a chance to tell their story and find their happiness. I aim to help identify those maladaptive beliefs, challenge them, and change them to allow you to live the happy and healthy life we all deserve. In my experience working with trauma survivors, it is so incredibly rewarding to hear, “I am worth it” and, “It was not my fault” after completion of therapy, and I want to be able to help you get to that place, too.

I’ve worked in a lot of different areas over the years but have found my niche in working with men in relationship who either want to repair and/or enrich their romantic relationships. I really enjoy watching the transformation people undergo when they realize they are deserving of love and respect. Trauma survivors are often left with the belief they somehow deserve the mistreatment, they are inherently bad, or it is their fault. Take it from a counselor with years of experience, it is not your fault and you are not alone. That belief is easier said than done, but very well worth the journey to arrive at that realization.

During the pandemic, I was struggling. I was working from home and caring for a new baby. My self-care went out the window, I was experiencing burnout from my full-time 9-5 job, and I engaged in some not-so-healthy coping skills. After a difficult conversation with my wife, I decided that it was time for this therapist to find a therapist. My only regret is that I hadn’t reached out for help sooner. I know what it’s like to feel like you have nothing left to give, it wasn’t until professional help and some changes I made that I found out that I had so much more to give. I just needed to learn some better ways to navigate this thing called life.

My Background

I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma and my Master’s in Psychology from the University of Dallas. I have worked with the domestic violence population, clients of community mental health centers, trauma survivors, as well as young athletes on mental toughness. I received my counseling license in 2017 and have been working as a therapist, supervisor, and trainer for other mental health professionals.

I’m a CSAT(Certified Sex Addiction Specialist) and trained as a CPT(Cognitive Processing Therapy) provider.

While counseling is one of my passions, I have also coached youth club volleyball for 15 years. Outside of therapy, I am a proud husband and father of two beautiful girls(aged 5 and 2) who keep me smiling and laughing. You can often find me in the kitchen trying out a new salsa recipe or catching a Rangers game with my wife.

Why Work With Me

We all struggle. Some more so than others, but we all struggle at times. It’s important to understand that struggle, where it comes from, and what you can do about it. That’s what I aim to do. I strive to help people understand themselves better, the impact trauma or a difficult childhood has, and how to grow. If you’re tired of struggling so much, give me a call and start your path toward happiness.