Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Gary Swan, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 8083 - 123
- NPI
- 1043633159
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
These details come from information Gary supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and impulsivity
- Attachment issues
About Gary
Gary Swan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with 21 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, reduce anxiety, address addictions and impulsive behaviors, and work through relationship and intimacy-related concerns. He also assists with depression, grief, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that get in the way. Sessions focus on improving communication, increasing self-esteem, and building motivation. He encourages small, practical steps that can fit into a busy life. Trust and steady progress are emphasized over quick fixes.
His approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at trust and relationship patterns. He also uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in each person’s goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to notice and change thought and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety or depression.
Gary has substantial experience working with substance use concerns alongside mood issues. He helps people untangle codependency, family of origin problems, blended family stress, and challenges around fatherhood. He also addresses anger, control issues, guilt and shame, and co-occurring conditions.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Clients can expect clear goals, homework when useful, and repetition of skills until they feel comfortable using them in daily life. The emphasis is on steady improvement and learning concrete ways to manage symptoms between meetings.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect trust and closeness now. It helps people who struggle with trust, intimacy, or recurring relationship conflicts by mapping those patterns in clear language.Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's goals and experiences at the center of sessions. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what he hears, and helps clients decide what changes to try next. This approach supports people who want to build confidence and clearer communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they review what is working and adjust techniques over time.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing needs up front helps determine whether video, phone, or another supported format is most practical for scheduling, focus, and comfort.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, grief, parenting strain, trauma and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on communication, skill building, and clear goals to manage day-to-day problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 21 years of professional experience working with mood, addiction, and relationship concerns.
Is he licensed and where?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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