Gary Hecker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 30 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, or major life changes. Hecker emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions and aims to meet each person's needs where they are.
Over three decades he has worked with people struggling with relationships, motivation, confidence, isolation and loneliness. He also supports those working through post-traumatic stress and the process of forgiveness. His approach begins by listening and shaping a plan that fits the individual's goals.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as emotional understanding. He uses conversation to identify patterns that keep problems going and tries to replace them with more helpful habits. Hecker adapts his guidance to each person's pace and priorities.
Clients can expect straightforward talk about current concerns and skills they can try between sessions. He values collaboration and helps people notice small changes that add up over time. The work aims to strengthen self-love and build more confidence in everyday situations.
Gary invites anyone ready to make a change to take the first step. He frames the process as a partnership where the client’s goals guide the plan. For people seeking help with stress, relationships, or self esteem, he offers steady, experienced support.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy is about listening closely and following what matters most to the person in front of the therapist. It focuses on building trust, exploring concerns, and shaping goals together to improve emotional well-being.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and lift mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills help people manage strong feelings, reduce impulsive reactions, and handle relationship stress more effectively.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative process continues as progress is made and priorities shift.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also let someone use a shorter check-in when time is limited, or choose interactions that match their comfort level. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current online session options before booking so they match your situation and daily routine.
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, isolation or loneliness, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach and focuses on listening first. Sessions combine that listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any scheduling or time zone details when arranging sessions.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.