Gary Hillerson, M.A.

Gary Hillerson, M.A.
 Depth Counselor

Transformational Counseling for Women, Men, and Couples

Why a Group with
Gary Hillerson?

You're thinking about joining a group...........and you're wondering if you can feel comfortable in such a group, or why you need someone to lead a group. I believe in these principles:

• You've got to find a group of people with whom you fit, or you'll lose interest in a hurry.
• You need a leader who possesses the ability to make everyone in the group feel safe with each other.
• You should have a sense of respect for the other people, or you won't be able to connect with them on level ground.
• You need someone who can focus the group and keep it constructive.

My experience tells me that the most successful groups have a dedicated leader who puts together a compatible group of people and guides the group process. And I have excellent qualifications:

 

Experience leading groups

I've lead a number of groups, including two long-term men's groups and bereavement groups.

The right background

I've got an M.A. in Counseling Psychology, many years of providing depth counseling services, 20 years of serious inner growth and spiritual practice work, and a lot of real world experience that informs my practice.

Experience participating in groups

I'm active in two men's groups, including one that's been going since 1989, and have been a member of several mixed (men and women) spiritual practice and therapy groups over the past 20 years.

Life experience that makes it easy to relate with the people in the group

I'm 55, have lived in Santa Cruz since 1975, and raised my children here by working way too hard in the high-tech world. I was married for 18 years and I got to experience divorce and single parenting.

I know what it's like to juggle work, relationship, health, spiritual growth, friends, family, and fun

I spent 25 years consulting in Silicon Valley, working as a software engineer, tech writer, project manager, and team manager. I'm a founding partner in a small online software company that has helped pay the bills since 1995.

I go to the gym regularly, get out to concerts as often as possible, and work hard to find time to hang out and have fun with my partner, my friends, and my children.

I really enjoy what happens in groups and work hard to help it happen consistently

Something special happens when people start connecting with each other in new and rewarding ways, breaking old patterns, and expanding their sense of intimacy. It's a privilege and joy to be in the circle when that happens.

Please check my group page or call me to find out about opening in existing or forthcoming groups.

 

831-462-6835
4835 Soquel Drive      Soquel, CA. 95073