Gary Grant, LMHC

Washington · 50 years in practice

Gary Grant is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five decades of experience in education, probation work, and mental health care.

License and registration

LMHC, Washington: LH 60198446 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1104143890 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 50
Languages: English

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About Gary

Gary Grant is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five decades of experience in education, probation work, and mental health care. He draws on a history of client-centered practice and wide-ranging roles to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or identity concerns. Gary speaks English and practices from Washington.

His background mixes clinical work, teaching, and community-based practice. He studied psychology, counseling, and theater arts and completed graduate work in counseling and clinical psychology.

Background and approach

He has also trained in hypnotherapy and used mindfulness techniques in group settings for emotional regulation. Gary often blends client-centered and attachment-focused ideas with cognitive behavioral strategies. He aims to build on a person’s strengths and resilience while addressing practical problems like sleep, eating, and substance use.

Sessions may involve talking through patterns, practicing coping skills, and learning ways to reduce distress. He has long experience working across cultural contexts, including time spent on the Salish-Kootenai Reservation and with Alaskan Native communities. Gary has also worked with people from LGBT communities and with veterans, bringing that cultural awareness into clinical conversations.

Throughout his career he has worked in many settings, from residential programs with adolescents to collaboration with psychiatric teams. This range informs a flexible approach that emphasizes clear goals and steady progress.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Gary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Gary names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Existential Therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice, and identity. Online sessions using this approach often involve open conversation about values, purpose, and the challenges someone faces, helping them make clearer decisions and find direction.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. In remote work this can mean tracking how a person relates to others and practicing new ways of connecting or setting boundaries during real-life interactions.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and pace. The therapist listens, reflects, and supports the client in discovering their own solutions rather than imposing answers.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then adapt methods to fit the individual's needs. This often means mixing approaches until a good fit emerges.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier on difficult days, and live chat or text-based messaging gives quick, flexible check-ins or shorter conversations between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel and to maintain regular contact for steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Gary commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and intimacy-related issues, among many other concerns listed in his specialty areas.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Gary combines existential and client-centered ideas with practical strategies such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people clarify meaning and change patterns.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 50 years of experience across education, probation work, residential programs, and mental health therapy, including group work and collaborations with psychiatric teams.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Washington State and works from Washington.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he is also available to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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