At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Alabama / LPC05730
- NPI
- 1750162889
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Alabama
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational focus
- Goal oriented
- Teletherapy from Alabama
About Gerald
Dr. Gerald S Graham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He brings nine years of clinical experience to sessions and speaks with people in straightforward, practical terms.
He uses approaches that focus on the person’s goals and current strengths. Sessions emphasize understanding what matters to the client and building steps that feel doable. Dr. Graham combines elements of Motivational Interviewing, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and trauma-focused techniques to create a plan that fits each situation.
People meet him looking for help with a wide range of concerns. These include abandonment or attachment issues, avoidant or antisocial personality patterns, chronic pain and illness, cancer-related distress, first responder and veteran issues, communication or control struggles, and feelings of isolation or guilt. He also supports people facing co-morbidity, life purpose questions, and coping after disasters.
In sessions he aims for clear, actionable steps and honest conversation. He will listen, help you set priorities, and practice skills you can use between meetings. The tone is direct but compassionate, with an emphasis on building resilience and workable coping strategies.
Dr. Graham works with adults by teletherapy from Alabama and conducts sessions in English. Before starting, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details during the intake process.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build motivation one step at a time. It uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify goals and reduce resistance, which is useful for stress, low motivation, or when facing big life changes.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person’s experience without judging. It helps people feel heard and respected while they sort out values and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adapt strategies based on what helps. This is a collaborative process aimed at matching tools to needs and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work with licensed professionals from different locations while focusing on practical skills and progress. -
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
9+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns can he help with?
He supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like chronic pain, first responder and veteran concerns, and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, goal-focused style that emphasizes clear steps and skills practice. Sessions are conversational and centered on the client’s priorities.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of high-stress and life-change situations.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the intake process before booking.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
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