Gary began his counseling career in 1981. He has the following experience:
- Gary has worked as a Counselor in two separate halfway houses, in Minneapolis and Golden Valley, Minnesota.
- Gary has worked at a community food shelf in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Gary has worked as a Counselor at an adolescent halfway house in Victoria, Minnesota.
- Gary has worked as a Minister of Pastoral Counseling at a large Minneapolis church for 15 years.
- Gary has worked as a Home-Based Therapist for 6 years.