Gary Grant, LMHC
Experienced, integrative counseling grounded in strengths
- Client-centered and recovery focused
- Cross-cultural therapy experience
- Individuals couples and families
About Gary Grant
Gary Grant, LMHC, is a Washington State licensed mental health counselor with 50 years of experience across education, probation services, and psychotherapy. His background includes work as a teacher and educator, a probation officer, and a mental health therapist, bringing a broad perspective to supporting individuals, couples, and families. He provides psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults, and offers couples and family therapy as well.
His clinical foundation began with Rogers-inspired client-centered therapy, then developed into an integrative and recovery-oriented style that emphasizes client strengths and the development of resilience. He is a member of The National Board of Certified Counselors and has previously been licensed in Montana, Oregon, and Alaska, and is currently licensed in Washington State.
Gary Grant brings a multi- and cross-cultural orientation shaped by his Native American and African heritage, along with extensive experience working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and same sex clients. His work has included six years on the Salish/Kootenai Reservation in Montana and four years with Alaskan Natives in Fairbanks, Alaska. He has also supported adolescents in a residential setting using a positive peer orientation, incorporating individual, group, and family therapies in cross-cultural contexts.
His formal education includes a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Psychology-Sociology (including research in suicidality), Education, Theatre, and Fine Arts from Western State College of Colorado; a Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Guidance, and Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado; and a Master of Fine Arts from The University of Montana, with coursework in theatre and group psychotherapy, including independent studies with Robert Ammons Senior. He is also a certified clinical hypnotherapist, with training and experience in hypnotherapy with Jack and Helen Watkins using Ego-State Therapy. In addition, he completed major coursework in clinical psychology toward a PsyD at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon.
In his most recent employment, he served as a group therapist providing mindfulness training for emotional regulation for a varied population, including individuals experiencing depression and anxiety related to PTSD associated with violence and severe abuse. This work also included anger management connected to domestic violence and bipolar disorder. He also has five years of experiential specialization in cognitive therapy with individuals with schizophrenia, collaborating closely with a unit psychiatrist.
His clinical foundation began with Rogers-inspired client-centered therapy, then developed into an integrative and recovery-oriented style that emphasizes client strengths and the development of resilience. He is a member of The National Board of Certified Counselors and has previously been licensed in Montana, Oregon, and Alaska, and is currently licensed in Washington State.
Gary Grant brings a multi- and cross-cultural orientation shaped by his Native American and African heritage, along with extensive experience working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and same sex clients. His work has included six years on the Salish/Kootenai Reservation in Montana and four years with Alaskan Natives in Fairbanks, Alaska. He has also supported adolescents in a residential setting using a positive peer orientation, incorporating individual, group, and family therapies in cross-cultural contexts.
His formal education includes a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Psychology-Sociology (including research in suicidality), Education, Theatre, and Fine Arts from Western State College of Colorado; a Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Guidance, and Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado; and a Master of Fine Arts from The University of Montana, with coursework in theatre and group psychotherapy, including independent studies with Robert Ammons Senior. He is also a certified clinical hypnotherapist, with training and experience in hypnotherapy with Jack and Helen Watkins using Ego-State Therapy. In addition, he completed major coursework in clinical psychology toward a PsyD at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon.
In his most recent employment, he served as a group therapist providing mindfulness training for emotional regulation for a varied population, including individuals experiencing depression and anxiety related to PTSD associated with violence and severe abuse. This work also included anger management connected to domestic violence and bipolar disorder. He also has five years of experiential specialization in cognitive therapy with individuals with schizophrenia, collaborating closely with a unit psychiatrist.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceForgivenessGender dysphoriaInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gary Grant have?
Gary Grant has 50 years of experience, with a background spanning education, probation services, and mental health therapy.
Is Gary Grant a licensed therapist?
Yes. Gary Grant is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington. License number: WA LMHC LH 60198446.
In which languages does Gary Grant provide therapy?
Gary Grant provides therapy in English.
Where is Gary Grant located?
Gary Grant is located in Washington.
How can I work with Gary Grant as my therapist?
You can work with Gary Grant through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling preferences.
Does Gary Grant work with international clients?
Yes. Gary Grant works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gary Grant cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrative Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Gary Grant, LMHC, draws from several established therapy models that can be effective in an online setting. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspective leads the work, which can be especially helpful when someone is feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then practicing practical ways to respond differently. This approach is often used to build coping skills for concerns like stress, anxiety, depressed mood, and day-to-day challenges.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships can shape current expectations in closeness, trust, and communication. It can be useful for people who want to strengthen relationship patterns, work through intimacy-related concerns, or better understand recurring dynamics with partners or family.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Therapy can be collaborative, with the therapist and client discussing goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful session to session, adjusting the focus as needs become clearer.
Online therapy adds flexibility and access, making it easier to fit support into real life. Sessions may take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose a format that matches their comfort level and schedule.