Gary Reeves, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 12 years in practice

Gary Reeves draws on more than a decade of clinical work to help people manage stress, relationship problems, mood concerns, and life changes.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180.010730 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1154813327 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Gary

Gary Reeves draws on more than a decade of clinical work to help people manage stress, relationship problems, mood concerns, and life changes. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Illinois. Gary aims to meet people where they are and build on what already works in their lives.

He uses a person-centered, collaborative style. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on practical steps they can try between meetings.

Background and approach

That might mean talking through relationship patterns, adjusting daily routines that affect sleep and mood, or developing coping skills for anxiety and cravings. Gary has worked in independent practice, community mental health, and residential settings. That range of experience informs how he tailors care for mild to more severe concerns.

He pays attention to attachment history, communication patterns, and areas where people feel stuck or overwhelmed. Common issues he addresses include depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, intimacy-related challenges, and parenting stress. He also supports people dealing with career strain, self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue.

His additional focus areas list things like codependency, commitment and control issues, and family of origin problems. Gary describes his manner as compassionate and open. He invites clients to explore their values and choices in a steady, nonjudgmental way.

The work is collaborative and geared toward small, realistic changes that add up over time.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Gary names

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Online support

Approach and access through online therapy

Gary blends attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral therapy to address relationship patterns and day-to-day thinking that affect mood. Attachment-based work looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current bonds and trust, which can help with intimacy, communication, and family of origin issues. Cognitive behavioral work targets thoughts and behaviors that keep people stuck and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is collaborative. Gary will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit their needs. Over time the plan can be adjusted based on what helps most in real life.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when seeing nonverbal cues matters. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to send brief updates, try coaching-style support between sessions, or keep momentum when schedules are tight. These options increase flexibility, helping people fit therapy into work, parenting, and everyday life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Gary typically address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, trauma and related concerns listed in his specialties.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Gary uses a person-centered, collaborative approach that emphasizes practical steps and strengthens a client’s existing resources.

How long has he been practicing?

He brings 12 years of clinical experience in independent practice, community mental health, and residential settings.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

He holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential, LCPC, and is based in Illinois.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is available to work with clients internationally.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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