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Gary Harrel

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, My name is Gary Lee Harrel, I am a HLicensed Clinical Social Worker

with over 30 years of clinical experience. I have worked with many

different and diverse populations over the years, but my primary

expertise lies in helping individuals cope with stress, anxiety,

addictions, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship issues, depression, trauma, and

Christian counseling.

My approach to therapy

I consider myself a Generalist Practitioner as I use a variety of therapeutic approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy,

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy,

Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational

Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and

Solution-Focused Therapy to cater to the unique needs of eachclient.

What you can expect from me

I provide a space where I am empathetic and non-judgmental. I go by the idea of unconditional positive regard. I provide a space where I am empathetic and

non-judgmental. I go by the idea of unconditional positive regard for all clients. We all have the right to feel and to be able to express those feelings with healthy techniques and actions.I have extensive experience working with diverse populations across various settings including: Serious Mental Illness;

Terminal Illness, Substance abuse; Co-occurring Disorders; Medical/health social work, both outpatient as well as inpatient;and homeless veterans.

My aim is always to create a safe space

where clients can explore their feelings without fear or shame. Overall my goal is to empower individuals to overcome their

challenges and lead fulfilling lives. If you’re looking for someone who will support you on your journey towards healing and

growth and do it with a little humor and Southern charm, look no further.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Grambling State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Nevada, Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Gestalt, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Brief Dynamic, Behavior Modification, Positive Psychology, Humanistic, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Transpersonal, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavior Management, Experiential, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Relational
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    5522 Lone Star Parkway Ste 303
    San Antonio, TX 78253
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