Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Gary works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gary
Gary Swan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with 21 years of experience. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction struggles, anger, grief, and relationship concerns. He aims to make the first steps feel manageable and not overwhelming.
Gary uses plain, direct conversation to help people name what’s happening and decide next steps. Sessions focus on practical skills like coping with impulsive behavior, improving communication, and building self-esteem.
Background and approach
He encourages small, steady changes so progress feels achievable. He draws on several proven approaches to guide his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect trust and intimacy now. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the person’s goals and perspective central to each session. Gary often helps people dealing with family strain, blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and codependency.
He also supports those coping with trauma, co-occurring disorders, and substance use problems. His style is warm but straightforward, focusing on clear goals and real-life skills. When people begin, he works with them to set priorities and practical steps.
Sessions can include skill practice, problem solving, and exploring relationship patterns. The aim is to help people feel more capable and more in control of daily life.
What Gary works with
Everything Gary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gary's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Gary lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Gary blends approaches for online care
Gary often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior and then try practical experiments to change them. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and impulsive habits because it focuses on clear steps and skill building.He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how relationship history shapes trust and closeness today. This approach helps when difficulties in relationships or intimacy keep showing up in everyday life. Client-Centered Therapy guides the way he listens, keeping the person's goals and experience central while the plan evolves collaboratively.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Gary will talk with each person about needs and preferences and then decide together which methods to try first. The plan can change as progress is made and new concerns arise.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face when that helps, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can fit quick check-ins or shorter progress notes. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep continuity when life gets hectic.
Questions people ask about Gary
What concerns does Gary address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting concerns among other problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is warm and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill practice, and practical steps people can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 21 years of professional experience working in clinical and substance use settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.