About Gary
Gary Ibave is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with 16 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and depression. He focuses on practical support and clear steps people can use right away. Gary emphasizes strength and collaboration, and he encourages anyone who is ready to take the first step toward change.
He approaches sessions with respect for each person’s story and priorities. Gary helps clients identify small, workable changes that reduce stress and build confidence.
Background and approach
Conversations tend to focus on identifying obstacles, trying new approaches, and tracking what helps over time. Gary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations toward specific goals. He works in a straightforward, down-to-earth way that aims to make progress feel manageable.
The pace and focus are set together so clients feel involved in decisions about their care. In practice he uses a mix of talk-based work and structured exercises to strengthen coping skills. Sessions often include skill-building for managing anxiety, strategies to address low motivation, and steps for improving workplace confidence.
Gary highlights strengths and past successes as tools for moving forward. People meet with him by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Sessions are scheduled to fit each person’s calendar, and the subscription can be canceled at any time.
To begin, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Gary uses well-established, evidence-based techniques to address common problems like anxiety, low motivation, and depressive mood. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of looking at situations to reduce anxious or negative reactions. This method helps people notice patterns and practice different responses in daily life.Another approach centers on building concrete skills for managing stress and increasing motivation. Sessions include short exercises and practical tools to try between meetings, such as activity planning, grounding techniques, and step-by-step problem solving. These tools are aimed at improving confidence and getting unstuck in work or daily routines.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work together. Gary collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. The process is guided by the client’s priorities and comfort level.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth needs, and messaging suits quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between appointments.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also works with
- Experience
- 16 years
- Licensed
- Colorado
- Languages
- English