Eugene "Gene" Harvie

Eugene "Gene" Harvie is a licensed clinical social worker who uses straightforward, practical counseling to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. He brings 32 years of experience in Texas and focuses on everyday problems like parenting concerns, relationship struggles, and trouble with motivation.

Gene aims to build an open space where clients can talk honestly without feeling judged. Sessions focus on identifying what feels stuck and taking small, manageable steps forward. He listens for patterns that keep people stuck and works with them to try different ways of responding.

His approach includes practical strategies drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to highlight strengths and set clear, short-term goals. These methods are presented in plain language and tailored to each person’s needs.

People often seek help for communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, panic attacks, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Gene helps clients break big problems into workable pieces and build skills they can use day to day.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Gene acknowledges that courage. He works collaboratively to set goals and adjust the plan as progress is made. If you’re exploring therapy for stress, anxiety, relationship or parenting concerns, he offers experienced, steady support.

How Gene uses CBT and solution-focused work online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and then practice different responses. It is often used for anxiety, panic, depression, and social worries by breaking problems into clear steps and testing small changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes a person’s strengths and immediate goals. It concentrates on short-term, practical changes and on building small successes that add up over time. This approach can help with relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which techniques to try. Therapy is collaborative and adjusted if something isn’t working.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online or in-person session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use these methods to help people practice new skills and track progress between meetings.