Gary Reeves , LCPC

Gary Reeves is a licensed clinical professional counselor based in Illinois who helps individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional concerns. With 12 years of clinical experience, he draws on training from DePaul University, Loyola University Graduate School of Business, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology to offer grounded, practical care rooted in an understanding of each person as unique.

He employs a person-centered, integrative, and collaborative approach that emphasizes client strengths and active participation in the therapeutic process. Gary has worked across private practice, community mental health, and residential settings, and brings experience treating a range of issues from mild to more severe presentations, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and relationship difficulties.

Gary holds an LCPC credential - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - in Illinois (IL LCPC 180.010730), qualifying him to provide professional mental health services. He is described by colleagues as compassionate and kind, and he aims to meet clients where they are, creating a comfortable space for growth, exploration, and self-healing. He welcomes clients seeking collaborative, strengths-based support for life changes and emotional well-being.

Approaches that guide online therapy and connection

Gary integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape emotional patterns and interpersonal responses; it helps clients address trust, closeness, and abandonment concerns by exploring relational history and building healthier bonds. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the client's experience, offering empathic listening and support so individuals can find their own solutions and strengthen self-understanding - this approach is useful for self-esteem, life transitions, and general emotional support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Gary works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and symptoms, and adjusts methods over time so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how clients connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations. These options support a consistent, accessible path toward the goals clients bring to therapy.