Gary Isaacs

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 38 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. My background includes work with children, adolescents, and adults, including individuals with developmental disabilities, chronic behavioral health concerns, and complex support needs.

I earned my Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. My clinical training included work in children’s residential settings and with veterans at the VA Hospital in Dallas.

Throughout my career, I have served clients navigating mental health concerns, substance use, trauma histories, homelessness, chronic medical conditions, and barriers to care. I have held clinical, supervisory, managerial, and executive roles, including 12 years with the AIDS Outreach Center in Fort Worth during a pivotal period in the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

I have also provided home-based counseling for adults with cardiac, geriatric, and chronic behavioral health needs, including anxiety-related conditions, hoarding behaviors, somatic seizure disorders, and psychotic symptoms.

Since 2010, I have provided telephonic coaching and case management through Cigna Behavioral Health/Evernorth for clients experiencing chronic mental health conditions, substance use concerns, eating disorders, major depression, and developmental barriers.

My style is practical, collaborative, and goal-focused. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to help clients better understand patterns, build on strengths, and take manageable steps toward change.

I believe therapy works best when it feels respectful, focused, and relevant to your everyday life. When helpful, I may encourage reflection between sessions, such as journaling thoughts, emotions, triggers, and behaviors to support insight and skill-building.

I also use solution-focused techniques to highlight progress, clarify goals, and identify practical next steps. When appropriate, I may incorporate art-based exercises as a tool for reflection and insight.

Our first session is an opportunity for me to learn more about you, what brings you to therapy, and what you hope to change. I will complete a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment so we can better understand your concerns, background, support system, and goals.

Together, we will identify priorities, review relevant history and safety needs, discuss the limits of virtual therapy, and begin developing a practical, collaborative treatment plan.