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Gary Bray, LMHC

Florida LMHC specializing in addictions and life changes
  • Addictions and recovery
  • CBT and client-centered
  • Accepting international clients

About Gary Bray

Gary Bray is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 23 years of professional experience supporting adults through addiction, depression, self-esteem struggles, and major life transitions. He combines practical strategies with a respectful, strengths-based outlook, treating each person as the expert of their own story while offering clinical guidance when needed. Gary has worked extensively with individuals facing substance use challenges, motivation and confidence issues, and the emotional fallout that often accompanies life change.

He approaches care with an emphasis on collaboration, helping clients identify their resources and build skills that support lasting change. His work spans common concerns such as coping with life changes, improving self-worth, and managing depressive symptoms, and extends to related areas like codependency, relationship and commitment issues, and challenges that arise with aging and family roles. As an LMHC, Gary brings formal training in mental health counseling alongside decades of hands-on practice.

Gary recognizes that starting therapy requires courage and he honors that first step. He aims to create a welcoming environment where people can explore concerns, set achievable goals, and develop practical tools for recovery and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Gary Bray have?

Gary Bray has 23 years of professional experience in mental health care.

Is Gary Bray a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). License details: FL LMHC MH7729.

In which languages does Gary Bray provide therapy?

Gary Bray provides therapy in English.

Where is Gary Bray located?

Gary Bray is located in Florida.

How can I work with Gary Bray as my therapist?

You can work with Gary Bray through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Gary Bray work with international clients?

Yes, Gary Bray works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Gary Bray cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Gary Bray integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and existential perspectives to support clients online. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the individual's experience and building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore their values and strengths; it is helpful for improving self-esteem and navigating life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop new skills for managing depression, cravings, and impulsive behaviors. Existential therapy invites reflection on meaning, choice, and personal responsibility, which can be useful when facing major life changes or questions about purpose.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gary works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and tailors techniques from these approaches so the work fits the client. Together they assess progress and adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy with Gary is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and accessible across distances. These options allow clients to engage in regular therapy from home or other convenient locations and make it easier to maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals even when life is busy or circumstances change.

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