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After working in the field 42 years, with the LISW license for 25 years, the therapy work in office has been the most recent, with in home work before. Both these settings have provided a background for working with individuals, couples, and families. Located in rural Iowa, the practice has been a generalist approach while using a Brief Solution Focus approach. My training has included Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and I have provided clinical supervision to the local CISM team. During November, 2001, I spent 10 days in New York City working as a Red Cross volunteer providing mental health services. This crisis counseling while different than ongoing therapy, was a very positive experience. Working with older adults has increased during the last years of my full time work, being able to connect with elderly.
Professional experience
3yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, First responder issues, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Jealousy, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Gary Ogren. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Absolutely the best therapist I have ever had. I appreciate Gary's professionalism along with a very caring manner. He is an authentic follower of Jesus Christ and a very kind soul.
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Gary has been very informative during this time. He has given me words of encouragement and strong words of affirmation. Responds to all my questions in a timely manner and makes it feel as if we're talking in person.
Written on Jun 16, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I’m thankful for the help I receive from Gary
Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Very patient, easy to talk to.
Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
Gary is a very kind and incredibly wise man. I've been with several therapists in my life, but few have listened as well as Gary does and fewer seem to genuinely care about the situations and troubles I bring up the way he does. He has been an integral part of my personal growth and the overall improvement of my mental health. I appreciate and look forward to every session I get to have with him, always ending the sessions feeling lighter and like I can take on more than I previously thought possible.
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
A reasonable man in an unreasonable world.
Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Excellent listener, patient and kind
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
He was great very helpful.
Written on Sep 17, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 3 months
Gary is awesome!
Written on Aug 20, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Absolutely love Gary! I can really open up to him and he’s an amazing listener. I’ve found his help and guidance extremely helpful and helped me take big steps forward in my life!
Written on Aug 07, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
Gary is very understanding, open, and caring. Definitely recommend him!
Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Gary is an amazing person that has showed me the way on to improving myself. Without him, I can't imagine where I would be now. Highly recommend.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 9 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very compassionate and gently intuitive guy, lots of warmth, acceptance and honesty. Capable therapist.
Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Gary has been great in helping me discover ways to cope with the issues I’m facing. I enjoy our sessions and always come out of them with a more positive feeling.
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
He's very easy to talk to and responsive
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Gary is a kind and compassionate therapist, who helps you find your solutions within yourself. I have sincerely enjoyed talking with Gary and have learned about myself and areas where I need to focus, to be the best version of myself. I recommend Gary.
Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and adhd
Gary, has been an amazing help to my family, my business and my personal life. I've sent a few of my friends to better help as a result of this experience.
Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 1 year on issues concerning coaching
So thankful Gary helps me put things in perspective. Feeling much better in a few weeks.
Written on Oct 24, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have been afraid of going to therapy my entire life due to past experiences not being very good. Gary has completely changed my views on therapy! He has helped me overcome my fear of therapy just by proving to me that he truly cares about helping me walk through my problems like no therapist has ever done for me before. My rating for him is 100/10 he is the BEST!
Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Gary has very helpful ideas and guidance. He is knowledgeable about a wide range of family and marriage topics. He gives valuable support and has really helped me.
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Gary is the best counsel I’ve ever had. He’s such a real and considerate person and has an incredible personality and match it up. I really feel like it can be open with him and a way that I haven’t felt with most other counselors, not only do I consider Gary to be my counselor but in a lot of ways I consider him to be my friend. I’ve been so honored that I’ve been able to receive help from Gary and my life has truly changed around since I started working with him. He allowed for me to have faith in myself and deal with problems in a more effective and efficient way. If regular counseling hasn’t worked for you or you’ve had trouble finding a counselor that really speaks to you Gary is an excellent example of how to really connect one on one with a who he’s helping. He’s incredibly funny and incredibly caring, I really could go on all day talking about my appreciation for the impact has left on my life if you’re reading this review, even just having three sessions with him will leave you having a different perspective than you did originally and that’s some thing that is extremely hard to fine.
Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 4 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I've had only 2 sessions with Gary, but I'm happy with how things are going so far. I find him caring, kind, warm, and easy to talk with.
Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd
Excellent counseling.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 4 months on issues concerning self esteem, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Outstanding assistance given. Highly recommend his services and professional work into my best improvement to self!
Written on Dec 23, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very good therapy
I have been learning new things that I dint know before
And is helping me to improve my relationship with my wife thanks to Gary !
Written on Dec 01, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
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