Gary Schwager is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Depression, Family Conflict, and Sexual Addiction. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I have over 17 years of independent counseling experience working with adults who have all types of mental health concerns, including anxiety, mood disorders, effects of trauma, and those who have abused or become dependent upon drugs and/or alcohol. I have also worked extensively with family members and other codependents of those clients. The heart of counseling is listening to you and arriving at the best possible understanding of your concerns. This starts a process of experiencing and accepting your feelings and thoughts. From this place , we can look at the changes you truly want to make. Among the key elements of the work my clients do in treatment are developing and employing strategies for change. The work may center on management of stress, development of support systems, and/or relapse prevention – including dealing with triggers, challenging feelings and cravings, and learning when to ask for help. My approach is integrative and person-centered. Which methods we will use de