About Gary
Gary Schwartz is a New York licensed mental health counselor with 40 years of professional experience. He brings long-term practice to common problems like stress and anxiety and to challenges related to addiction and trauma. Gary describes his work through a Christian worldview and aims to treat people with respect and compassion.
He focuses on practical conversations that help people build confidence and motivation. Sessions are shaped to match each person's situation and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
How Gary works
Gary emphasizes small, steady steps toward change and encourages realistic goals that fit daily life. People often come for help with self-esteem, coping with life changes, and the effects of abuse or traumatic events. He also addresses concerns such as panic attacks, social anxiety, body image, guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose.
Gary offers support for men facing specific life pressures and for people navigating abandonment issues. Sessions center on dialogue and planning. Gary listens, asks focused questions, and helps identify coping strategies that can be tried between meetings.
He adjusts his approach over time based on what is working and what is not. His stated aim is to empower people toward a more fulfilling life. He encourages taking small steps and recognizes that asking for help is a sign of courage.
The work is collaborative, with practical tools and steady encouragement to help people move forward.
What Gary works with
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Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 40 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, practical methods that help people manage symptoms and change behavior. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying small, new behaviors to test different outcomes; this helps with anxiety, panic attacks, and social fears. Another approach centers on skills for coping after trauma or abuse, teaching grounding and emotional regulation techniques to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques to try first based on their goals, comfort level, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Adjustments are made over time so the plan fits the person’s changing needs.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for longer, in-depth conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth is needed or when being off-camera feels better. Live chat or text messaging can work for shorter check-ins, quick coping strategies, or when scheduling needs to fit around work or family commitments. These options make it easier to keep consistent appointments and try approaches in everyday life.
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