Garry obtained his Masters degree in Community Counseling in 1995 from the University of Central Arkansas. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor (BCPCC), and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist/Trainer (CBIST).

In 1997, while Garry was working at Rebsaman Hospital, Jacksonville, Arkansas in the Transitions Program for Geriatric clients and on staff as Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church (FUMC), Bryant, Arkansas, he started Daily Bread Counseling. In July 2008 Garry went full time with Daily Bread Counseling. Garry has worked in a wide variety of settings, including community mental health centers, churches, hospitals, outpatient and inpatient facilities, and a neurorestorative (brain injury) rehabilitation center. Garry holds a certification as a Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Relief Worker and a certification in Critical Incident Stress Management. Garry works well with people who have difficulties within their relationship, with survivors and their relationships with a brain injury, with individuals and their relationships with a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, with individuals who are bereaved, depressed, and with issues related to general stress we all face on a day to day basis.

Garry has been trained in traditional counseling theories and practice from the theory of Alfred Adler. Adlerian Theory believes that everyone is searching for their place to fit in society. The focus should be on the here and now and not in the past or in the future. Adler's view is that we are all interconnected with all living beings and their natural need toward cooperation serves as a strong theory when working with couples and families. Adler's concept of the style of life, where one central theme is reflected in every expression and acts as a guide for the way we view life. Adler believed in the fundamental creative power of individuals and their freedom to choose and change their direction in life.

Garry is also a Licensed Local Pastor within the United Methodist Church, Arkansas Conference and is moving toward ordination as Deacon. Therefore, he practices from a Christ-Centered perspective. He believes that for true healing to occur the Holy Spirit must be present. He believes along with traditional counseling practices the use of prayer, Scripture, and Biblical insight are most important. He practices from a Biblical perspective and therefore does not counsel from any denominational belief.

• Timber Ridge Ranch Neurorehabilitation Center,Benton
• Florence Crittenton Services, Inc., Little Rock
• Living Hope Institute, Little Rock
• Baptist Health, Behavioral Health Services/RAPHA Program, Little Rock
• RAPHA Charter Hospital, Maumelle
• Cornerstone Health Hospital
  • Saline Memorial Hospital, Benton
  • Rebsaman Regional Medical, Jacksonville

Garry has been licensed as a Local Pastor in the United Methodist Church, Arkansas Conference since 1984 and has served by appointment of the Bishop at the following:

• First United Methodist Church, Benton
• First United Methodist Church, Bryant
  
• Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, Benton

Garry leads the following workshops:

• DivorceCare
• GriefCare DC4K (DivorceCare for Kids)
• Marriage for a Lifetime/Smalley Group
• Relationship Matters – National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Professional Activities:

• Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling, December 1, 2007 to present
• Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling, December 1, 2001 to February 22, 2003
• Arkansas Mental Health Counselors Association (ArMHCA), Past-President
• Arkansas Mental Health Counselors Association (ArMHCA), Currently Membership Chair
• Arkansas Brain Injury Association, member
• American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), member American Christian Counseling Association (AACC), member
• Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor (BCPCC) #0103 – AACC
• Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Certified, Since May 2003
• National Board Certified Counselor, NCC #53574
• American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Specialist, CBIS #2502
• American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Trainer, CBIST #2502
• American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Board Member, October 2007
• People to People Ambassador to China, Mental Health Delegation, October 2004

Awards:

• Arkansas Mental Health Counselors Association (ArMHCA)
  • Licensed Associate Counselor of the Year – 1997
• ArMHCA Member of the Year – 2000
• American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
  • Mental Health Counselor of the Year – 2000
• Little Rock Conference of the United Methodist Church, Little Rock District, Outstanding Service Award, Town & Country Pastor - 1986

Licenses:

• Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Arkansas #P9903009
• Supervision of LAC’s Specialization Licensed
• Local Pastor, United Methodist Church, Arkansas - 1985 to present

Education:

• M.S., Psychology, Community Counseling, UCA, Conway, Arkansas, December 1995
• B.A., Psychology, UALR, Little Rock, Arkansas, August 1977
• B.A., Criminal Justice, UALR, Little Rock, Arkansas, August 1977
• A.A., Law Enforcement, UALR, Little Rock, Arkansas, December 1976