Gary Anderson

My communication style

One of the best things a client can say to me is, "You are not like other therapists I have worked with." I would like to think I am a little unconventional. I try to keep things real and down to earth, working to find practical solutions to everyday challenges.

My journey to mental healthcare

I grew up in a small rural community, and I’d like to think I probably had the ideal childhood. I went fishing with my grandpa, camping with friends. I spent my summers at the swimming pool and playing baseball. I grew up around farming and family. My first job was as a lifeguard at the local pool.

My goals for you

A very typical question I will ask my clients is this: “What do you want to accomplish in therapy? Generally, we begin with the end in mind. In asking, “What brings you to therapy?” I am trying to help you choose both a starting point for your journey as well as which direction you want to begin moving.

Our first session

​I can’t be very helpful to you if I don’t know what it is you need. My daughter-in-law is an artist, and she shared a wise thought with my son that kinda stuck in our family: “Trust the process”. It means that we have to start somewhere, take steps, and see where things go. We won’t always know what the final outcome is going to be.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Mormon