- LGBT support
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Gary
Gary Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 17 years of experience. He has taught as an associate faculty member at a nationally accredited university in Indiana and has worked extensively with people who identify as LGBT. He helps with relationship strain, parenting concerns, anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and other life changes.
Gary’s style is straightforward and conversational. He aims to help people draw on their own strengths instead of offering easy answers. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use at home and at work to reduce tension and improve communication. He presents as personable and laid-back while keeping the work direct and goal-oriented.
In counseling he combines client-centered listening with structured tools. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that feed anger or anxiety. He brings mindfulness practices to help notice physical tension and interrupt habitual reactions. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are used when people want short-term change or clearer next steps.
Gary has long experience supporting people facing relationship and family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment and abandonment questions, and intimacy-related difficulties including kink and alternative sex culture. He also works with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and co-occurring challenges like ADHD and substance use.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Gary encourages clear goals and measurable steps. He asks questions, reflects what he hears, and helps people test new ways of responding to anger, resentment, and stress.
How his methods translate to online sessions
Gary blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions to reduce patterns that feed anger or anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice tension and interrupt automatic reactions.Deciding which approaches to use is part of the work. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then suggest a mix of techniques to try. That collaboration helps keep sessions practical and focused on measurable steps for managing anger and improving communication.
The specific session formats available should be confirmed before booking. Ask about current online options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins, and use guided mindfulness or CBT worksheets between meetings. Those practical benefits help people try new responses to anger without rearranging their whole schedule.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with anger, relationship problems, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and related life changes.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He uses a direct, conversational style that mixes listening with practical tools and steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of experience in the field and has served as associate faculty at a nationally accredited university in Indiana.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.