Inner AwarenessCOUNSELOR

Come home to yourself.

Online counseling with Gary, for anyone, anywhere in the US. For anxiety, depression, feeling stuck, and the patterns you're tired of repeating. Find greater joy, clarity, and peace by reconnecting with your true self.

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Virtual sessions anywhere in the US. Based in Ocean Beach, San Diego.

What brings people here

Most people don't arrive with one tidy problem. They arrive tired of feeling the same way and ready for something to shift.

See how Gary helps

  • Anxiety that won't settle
  • Depression or feeling flat
  • Thoughts that loop and loop
  • Feeling emotionally stuck
  • Drinking, using, or codependency
  • Relationships that keep hurting
  • A job that drains you
  • Wanting direction and your own path
Gary, counselor at Inner Awareness Counselor

Meet Gary

Gary has over 40 years of spiritual practice and years of experience as a counselor. He helps people move beyond anxiety, depression, and life's hard stretches with a compassionate, light-hearted approach.

He doesn't hand you a script. He helps you hear yourself.

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How the work feels

Light and Shadows

The parts of you that shine, your inner beauty and gifts, and the shadow parts that you hide, deny and repress all get a seat at the table. Nothing is too much to bring.

Old stories, new eyes

A lot of pain lives in the stories we tell about ourselves. You'll learn to notice the inner critic and stop taking its word for it.

Your answers, not his

The clarity you're looking for is already in you. The work is getting quiet enough to hear it, and laughing a little along the way.

As your relationship with yourself deepens and lightens, so do your relationships with others.

How to start

  1. Pick a time

    Choose a time on Gary's calendar, or email if you'd rather talk first.

  2. Get a welcome email

    You'll get the details, what to expect, and anything to read before you come in.

  3. Show up as you are

    Your first session is a conversation. No prep, no pressure.

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Stay in touch

Occasional notes from Gary, plus workshops and openings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Ready when you are.

Pick a time that works for you, or email with any questions first.

Set up a session info@innerawarenesscounselor.com

Virtual sessions for anyone, anywhere in the US. Based in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA. Open to people from Point Loma, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, and all of San Diego County to New York, Texas, and everywhere in between.

About Gary

Counselor working online with people across the US. Over 40 years of spiritual practice, a compassionate ear, and a light touch.

Gary's path

For 40 years, Gary has followed a personal spiritual path, studying and practicing approaches that foster presence, compassion, and inner clarity.

His work centers on helping people slow down, look inward, and reconnect with their own wisdom. With a light-hearted touch and deep respect for each person's journey, he offers a space to explore limiting perspectives, discover meaningful answers, and move towards greater peace and authenticity.

What he believes

Gary believes that when people reconnect with their inner self through love and acceptance, they help create more loving, conscious relationships. Not just with partners. With family, friends, coworkers, and the person in the mirror.

He also believes healing doesn't have to be heavy all the time. Some of the biggest shifts happen when you can laugh at the old story you've been carrying.

What it's like to work with him

Gary creates a safe space for you to explore your inner Light and Shadows. You'll look at limiting beliefs, the inner saboteur, and the patterns that keep showing up, without being judged for any of it.

He listens more than he talks. When he does talk, it's usually a question that helps you find your own answer. As your relationship with yourself deepens and lightens, so do your relationships with others.

Stay in touch

Occasional notes from Gary, plus workshops and openings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Ready when you are.

Pick a time that works for you, or email with any questions first.

Set up a session info@innerawarenesscounselor.com

Virtual sessions for anyone, anywhere in the US. Based in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA. Open to people from Point Loma, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, and all of San Diego County to New York, Texas, and everywhere in between.

How Gary helps

Counseling for anxiety, depression, relationships, and finding your way. Online, for anyone anywhere in the US.

Anxiety

When your mind won't stop scanning for the next problem, everything feels urgent. Together you'll slow it down, notice what the worry is protecting, and find a calmer place to stand.

Depression and feeling flat

Sometimes life loses its color and you can't say why. Gary helps you reconnect with the parts of you that still feel joy, even when they've gone quiet.

Feeling stuck

Same job, same fights, same Sunday dread. Feeling stuck is often a sign something inside wants to change. Sessions help you figure out what, and take steps toward it.

Thoughts that loop

Replaying conversations. Imagining worst cases. Getting hooked on one idea. You'll learn to watch your thoughts instead of being dragged around by them.

Drinking, using, and codependency

Whether it's a substance, a person, or a habit, the pull usually covers something that hurts. Gary offers a judgment-free place to look at what's underneath. This works best alongside a recovery program or medical support if you need one.

Relationships

When the same patterns show up with every partner, friend, or family member, the common thread is worth exploring. As your relationship with yourself changes, the others follow.

Work and direction

A job can pay the bills and still drain you dry. If you're asking what you're actually here to do, sessions give you room to hear your own answer.

The inner critic

Everyone has a voice that says you're not enough. Gary helps you name it, understand where it came from, and stop letting it run the show.

Under all of it

Whatever brings you in, the work comes back to the same place: getting to know your true self. The answers you need are already inside you. Sessions help you get quiet enough to hear them.

Set up a session

Gary offers spiritual and personal growth counseling. It is not a replacement for medical care or licensed mental health treatment, and it can work well alongside them.

Stay in touch

Occasional notes from Gary, plus workshops and openings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Ready when you are.

Pick a time that works for you, or email with any questions first.

Set up a session info@innerawarenesscounselor.com

Virtual sessions for anyone, anywhere in the US. Based in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA. Open to people from Point Loma, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, and all of San Diego County to New York, Texas, and everywhere in between.

Sessions

One-on-one counseling with Gary, online, for anyone anywhere in the US.

How sessions work

Online by video

Private one-on-one sessions from wherever you are in the US. Your couch, your car, your lunch break.

One hour. Contact for price.

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What you need

A private spot where you can talk freely, a phone or computer, and a decent connection. That's it.

How to start

  1. Pick a time

    Choose a time on Gary's calendar, or email if you'd rather talk first.

  2. Get a welcome email

    You'll get the details, what to expect, and anything to read before you come in.

  3. Show up as you are

    Your first session is a conversation. No prep, no pressure.

Who sessions are for

Adults and young adults, roughly ages 17 to 80. Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian's consent.

You don't need to be spiritual, religious, or sure about anything. You just need to be curious about yourself and willing to show up.

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Stay in touch

Occasional notes from Gary, plus workshops and openings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Ready when you are.

Pick a time that works for you, or email with any questions first.

Set up a session info@innerawarenesscounselor.com

Virtual sessions for anyone, anywhere in the US. Based in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA. Open to people from Point Loma, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, and all of San Diego County to New York, Texas, and everywhere in between.

Questions people ask

The short answers. If yours isn't here, email info@innerawarenesscounselor.com, send a message, or set up a session and ask Gary directly.

Where are sessions held?

Online, by video. Gary works with people anywhere in the US, from wherever you are. He is based in Ocean Beach, San Diego.

What can counseling with Gary help with?

People come for anxiety, depression, feeling stuck, thoughts that loop, drinking or using, codependency, relationships that keep hurting, a job that drains them, or a wish for more direction in life.

Do I have to be spiritual or religious?

No. You bring whatever you believe, or don't. The work is about getting to know yourself, and nothing is pushed on you.

Do I need to live in San Diego?

No. Sessions are online, so you can be in San Diego, New York, or a small town in between. All you need is a private spot and a phone or computer.

Who are sessions for?

Adults and young adults, roughly ages 17 to 80. Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian's consent.

Is this the same as therapy?

Gary offers spiritual and personal growth counseling. It can sit alongside therapy or medical care, but it is not a replacement for them. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.

How long is a session and what does it cost?

Sessions are one hour. Contact Gary for pricing at info@innerawarenesscounselor.com or through the contact page.

What happens in the first session?

Mostly talking. Gary wants to hear what brought you in and what you'd like to feel instead. There is no prep and no pressure to share more than you want.

How often do people come?

Many people start weekly, then space sessions out as things settle. You decide what works for you.

Is what I share kept private?

Yes. What you share stays between you and Gary, with the usual safety exceptions explained in your welcome email.

How do I set up a session?

Click any Set up a session button to pick a time on Gary's calendar, or email info@innerawarenesscounselor.com if you'd rather ask something first. After you book, you get a welcome email with what to expect.

Stay in touch

Occasional notes from Gary, plus workshops and openings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Ready when you are.

Pick a time that works for you, or email with any questions first.

Set up a session info@innerawarenesscounselor.com

Virtual sessions for anyone, anywhere in the US. Based in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA. Open to people from Point Loma, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, and all of San Diego County to New York, Texas, and everywhere in between.

Get in touch

Send a question, set up a session, or join the list. Gary reads every message.

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Pick a one-hour time that works for you on Gary's calendar.

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Email

info@innerawarenesscounselor.com

Where sessions happen

Sessions are online, for anyone anywhere in the US. Gary is based in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA 92107, and welcomes people from Point Loma, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, North Park, and all of San Diego County, and from coast to coast.

Send a message

Please don't send anything urgent here. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.