- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness practices
- Existential focus
About Gene
His sessions are built around listening and collaboration. He uses Client-Centered methods to follow what matters to the person in front of him. He also draws on existential ideas to help people clarify values and purpose when life feels uncertain.
Mindfulness is part of his approach for managing stress, pain, and racing thoughts. He offers simple practices for calming the body and noticing the present moment. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore ambivalence and support real, achievable steps toward change.
Gene has experience supporting people with trauma, post-traumatic stress, addictions, chronic illness and pain, workplace strain, and hospice and end-of-life counseling concerns. He also addresses issues such as intimacy, self-esteem, anger, and compassion fatigue in clinical work.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and grounded. He encourages small experiments between meetings and focuses on skills that can be applied right away. People who want to talk through meaning, manage symptoms, or plan next steps often find this practical style useful.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and following the person's concerns. Online sessions let the therapist and client work from whatever setting fits them while keeping the work focused on the client's priorities and goals.Existential Therapy helps people name their values and find meaning when life changes feel overwhelming. In virtual sessions this can look like guided conversations about choices, purpose, and how to live in line with what matters most.
Mindfulness Therapy offers simple skills to calm the body and notice thoughts without judgment. These practices can be introduced in a session and practiced between meetings to manage stress, pain, or grief.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and what feels useful. That joint decision is revisited as work proceeds.
The profile describes virtual telemental health counseling, but please confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, support more frequent check-ins, and allow people to practice skills where they live. Therapists and licensed professionals can tailor sessions so practical tools and conversations fit day-to-day life without promising a specific result.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Gene commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, workplace issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, chronic pain, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions emphasize listening and collaboration, with practical tools for coping. He focuses on values, meaning, and small steps people can try between meetings.
What kind of background and experience does he have?
He brings 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, veterans issues, chronic illness, and grief.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile describes virtual telemental health counseling, but please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are being offered now.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.