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Gary Ogren, LISW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Gary is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Gary. View 30 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Iowa

Recent reviews

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.

Reviewed July 2024

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.

Reviewed June 2024

More about Gary

  • 3 years' experience
  • Male
  • LISW

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.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Anger management Depression Coping with life changes 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

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Gary Ogren's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629084611.

  • LISW · Iowa · 01121 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Gary Ogren

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

30 reviews

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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.

Reviewed July 2024

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.

Reviewed June 2024

I’m thankful for the help I receive from Gary

Reviewed March 2024

Very patient, easy to talk to.

Reviewed March 2024

Hey, what can I say … Gary is a top-notch therapist and he has helped me out, tremendously more than any other therapist I’ve ever had in my life. I think he’s just great!

Reviewed February 2024

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.

Reviewed January 2024

A reasonable man in an unreasonable world.

Reviewed November 2023

Gary has been there for me and my mental health condition is improving because of his help. Gary exemplifies what Better Help is because he is better help than I have ever received when it comes to mental health therapists. Two thumbs up all the way for this good man!

Reviewed November 2023

Excellent listener, patient and kind

Reviewed November 2023

He was great very helpful.

Reviewed September 2023

Gary is awesome!

Reviewed August 2023

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!

Reviewed August 2023

Gary is very understanding, open, and caring. Definitely recommend him!

Reviewed May 2023

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.

Reviewed February 2023

Very compassionate and gently intuitive guy, lots of warmth, acceptance and honesty. Capable therapist.

Reviewed February 2023

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.

Reviewed February 2023

He's very easy to talk to and responsive

Reviewed December 2022

Gary is a wonderful counselor who is great listener and gives insightful input on the issues that I bring up. He has a kind, good hearted approach that I really appreciate. I'm blessed to have him as a therapist!

Reviewed December 2022

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.

Reviewed December 2022

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.

Reviewed November 2022

So thankful Gary helps me put things in perspective. Feeling much better in a few weeks.

Reviewed November 2022

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!

Reviewed November 2022

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.

Reviewed June 2022

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.

Reviewed May 2022

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.

Reviewed April 2022

Excellent counseling.

Reviewed March 2022

Gary is excellent. He is very positive and has good ideas of what to do and how to make things better. He is a good listener and explains things well.

Reviewed March 2022

Gary is extremely insightful. I’ve only had a handful of sessions with him but I’m extremely grateful that I met him. He makes therapy relatively simple and allows for me to feel comfortable and make sharing quite easy. I’ve already learned so much.

Reviewed December 2021

Outstanding assistance given. Highly recommend his services and professional work into my best improvement to self!

Reviewed December 2021

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 !

Reviewed December 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Gary Ogren offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Gary Ogren works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Gary Ogren speak?

Gary Ogren speaks English.

How many years of experience does Gary Ogren have?

Gary Ogren has 3 years of experience.

Where is Gary Ogren licensed to practice?

Gary Ogren is licensed to practice in Iowa.

Does Gary Ogren accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Gary Ogren accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Gary Ogren offer?

Gary Ogren offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Gary Ogren?

Gary Ogren can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Gary Ogren?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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