Gary Reeves, LCPC
Guided, narrative-informed counseling for everyday struggles
Details
| Name | Gary Reeves |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCPC |
| Based in | Illinois |
| Licensed in | Illinois |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About Gary
Gary Reeves is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. He brings 12 years of clinical experience and a calm, approachable style to sessions. Gary focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and major life changes.
He builds sessions around each person's strengths and story. Gary listens first, then helps people notice patterns that get in the way. He blends Narrative ideas with attachment work and client-centered listening to keep the process practical and readable.
Background and approach
Gary has worked in independent practice, community mental health, and residential settings. That range means he is familiar with short-term goals and longer-term work. He aims to meet people where they are and to help them move at a realistic pace.
In sessions he uses clear, down-to-earth language. Expect a steady, curious presence, questions that help name what matters, and simple strategies you can try between meetings. He also draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques when people want tools for managing anxiety, sleep, or strong emotions.
Gary is comfortable addressing topics such as grief, intimacy issues, parenting stress, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. He also works with attachment wounds, codependency, communication problems, and blended family issues. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled to fit a variety of needs.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things Gary works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- 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 / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Gary among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Gary among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Gary among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Gary among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Gary among the ways he works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Gary among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Gary among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Gary among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Gary among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Gary among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Gary among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Gary directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Gary directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Attachment Approaches in Online Care
Gary often draws on Narrative Therapy to help people retell the stories they tell about themselves. This approach helps separate the person from the problem and makes it easier to notice unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationship experiences shape current connections and reactions, which can be useful for intimacy, communication, and grief work.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gary treats the choice of methods as collaborative and responsive to each person's goals and preferences. He will listen to your concerns and suggest a mix of Narrative, attachment, or client-centered techniques that fit your needs rather than prescribing a single path.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels. Video lets you have a face-to-face feel while phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or you need a simpler check-in. Messaging and live chat are useful for brief updates, flexible scheduling, or keeping momentum between sessions. These formats make it easier to work around work, family, or travel commitments while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Gary help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions, grief, trauma and related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a person-centered, collaborative style that emphasizes listening to each person's story and building on strengths.
How long has he been practicing clinically?
Gary has 12 years of clinical experience across independent practice, community mental health, and residential settings.
Where is Gary licensed and based?
He holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential (LCPC) and practices from Illinois.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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