About Gary
Gary Ibave is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Colorado with 16 years of professional experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and those struggling with low self-esteem, career uncertainty, or depression. He uses a straightforward, respectful style and encourages clients to build on their own strengths.
Gary believes each person knows their life best. He aims to create a space where people can talk through what’s hard and try practical steps that fit daily life.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on small, manageable goals and realistic actions to ease stress and boost confidence. In sessions he listens for what’s already working and what stands in the way. He helps people identify patterns, set priorities, and practice new ways of coping.
Conversations are direct and grounded in real problems, not abstract theories. He views motivation and career concerns as connected to mood and self-image, so he addresses them together. When depression is present, he looks for gentle ways to increase activity and regain a sense of control.
Progress is measured in changed routines and clearer choices. Gary knows starting therapy takes courage. He supports each step and checks in often about what’s helpful.
His approach is practical, collaborative, and aimed at making day-to-day life feel more manageable.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Gary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is behavioral activation, which encourages gradual steps to reintroduce meaningful activities and lift mood. This helps when depression or low motivation makes daily tasks feel overwhelming.Another approach emphasizes skills for managing anxiety and stress. Sessions often teach simple breathing and grounding exercises, problem-solving steps, and ways to break big worries into smaller, manageable parts. These tools are useful for reducing immediate anxiety and building confidence over time.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging work well for short updates, written reflections, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep work moving between sessions.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Experience
- 16 years
- Licensed
- Colorado
- Languages
- English
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