Gary Grant, LMHC
Gary Grant LMHC - 50 years experience
- Multicultural and LGBTQ competence
- Hypnotherapy and CBT
- Works with all ages
About Gary Grant
Gary Grant is a seasoned mental health professional whose career spans five decades in education, probation services, and psychotherapy. He holds the LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) credential and is a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors. Over the years he has been licensed in Montana, Oregon, and Alaska and is presently licensed to practice in Washington. Gary offers psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan - children, adolescents, and adults - as well as couples and families, bringing a broad, multicultural perspective rooted in his Native American and African heritage.
His clinical orientation began with the client-centered approach of Carl Rogers and evolved into an integrative practice focused on recovery, resilience, and client strengths. He has extensive experience working with LGBTQ clients and with communities on reservations and in rural settings, including six years on the Salish-Kootenai Reservation in Montana and four years with Alaskan Native populations in Fairbanks. Gary has also worked with adolescents in residential settings using positive peer orientation methods, providing individual, group, and family therapies across cultural contexts.
Gary's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts with majors in psychology and sociology and research in suicidality, a Master of Education in psychology, guidance, and counseling, and a Master of Fine Arts with coursework in theatre and group psychotherapy. He completed major clinical psychology coursework toward a PsyD and trained in clinical hypnotherapy with Jack and Helen Watkins, incorporating Ego-State Therapy techniques. His recent work has involved group therapy and mindfulness training for emotional regulation, addressing depression, anxiety, PTSD related to violence and severe abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, and cognitive approaches to psychosis in collaboration with psychiatric teams.
His clinical orientation began with the client-centered approach of Carl Rogers and evolved into an integrative practice focused on recovery, resilience, and client strengths. He has extensive experience working with LGBTQ clients and with communities on reservations and in rural settings, including six years on the Salish-Kootenai Reservation in Montana and four years with Alaskan Native populations in Fairbanks. Gary has also worked with adolescents in residential settings using positive peer orientation methods, providing individual, group, and family therapies across cultural contexts.
Gary's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts with majors in psychology and sociology and research in suicidality, a Master of Education in psychology, guidance, and counseling, and a Master of Fine Arts with coursework in theatre and group psychotherapy. He completed major clinical psychology coursework toward a PsyD and trained in clinical hypnotherapy with Jack and Helen Watkins, incorporating Ego-State Therapy techniques. His recent work has involved group therapy and mindfulness training for emotional regulation, addressing depression, anxiety, PTSD related to violence and severe abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, and cognitive approaches to psychosis in collaboration with psychiatric teams.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceForgivenessGender dysphoriaInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gary Grant have?
Gary Grant has 50 years of professional experience in education, probation services, and mental health therapy.
Is Gary Grant a licensed therapist?
Yes. Gary Grant holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are WA LMHC LH 60198446.
In which languages does Gary Grant provide therapy?
Gary Grant provides therapy in English.
Where is Gary Grant located?
Gary Grant is located in Washington.
How can I work with Gary Grant as my therapist?
You can work with Gary Grant through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gary Grant work with international clients?
Yes, Gary Grant works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gary Grant 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a 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 Grant combines well-established therapeutic methods to address a wide range of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist supports the client's own capacity for growth and self-understanding - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and strengthening interpersonal connections.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve coping skills for everyday challenges.
Hypnotherapy, as Gary practices it, uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help clients access internal resources and explore patterns of emotion and behavior; it can be useful for issues like trauma-related symptoms, habit change, and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. He works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress emerges and circumstances change.
Online therapy with Gary is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and locations. These options make it easier to access consistent care, maintain momentum between appointments, and choose a format that feels most comfortable for the individual.