Therapist profile
Talmadge Gray, LPC
Louisiana
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
Continue with TalmadgeKey details
- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Louisiana / 5826; LPC, Georgia / LPC014414
- NPI1184080103
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationLouisiana
About
- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Values work
About Talmadge
Talmadge Gray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licenses in Georgia and Louisiana and ten years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and family concerns. Sessions focus on practical ways to respond differently to difficult emotions and situations.
He listens for what matters most to each person and then applies therapy methods that match those priorities. Conversations are direct and grounded in everyday life. He helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practices alternatives together.
Work often includes skills from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps even when feelings are strong. Client-centered methods guide how sessions are paced and how choices are made in treatment.
Talmadge also supports people dealing with grief and questions about life purpose. He addresses resentment, recurring anger, and the stress that builds up over time. The aim is practical change - short, usable tools and clearer next steps after each session.
To start, he asks about current goals and what has or hasn’t helped before. That initial conversation shapes a plan that fits daily routines and real-world constraints. If you want to explore how to handle anger or reduce stress, this approach keeps things straightforward and focused.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify personal values and take small steps toward those values. It is useful for anger that keeps people from living the way they want.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thought and behavior that feed stress and anger, then practicing specific exercises to change those patterns. It is practical for workplace frustration and repeated outbursts.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the pace fits each person. It guides how choices are made about which techniques to try and when to focus on skills versus life meaning.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Decisions about what to use are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove commuting time so therapy fits around work and family responsibilities.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, and anger, plus related topics like forgiveness and life purpose.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses direct, practical conversation and evidence-informed techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns and take meaningful steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional work experience in counseling settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC licensed in Georgia and Louisiana and practices from Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.