About the Counselor - Sonny Gann

Sonny received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Dallas Baptist University and his Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Amberton University.

Sonny is experienced in working with adults, couples and families in the treatment of depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, marital issues and trauma.  Additionally, Sonny is a certified pre-marriage facilitator using either SYMBIS or FOCCUS pre-marriage curriculum.  He has been active in marriage ministry, taught marriage classes and has served as a pre-marriage mentor for many couples.  He is committed to the counseling process that equips, encourages, and enables an individual, couple or family to pursue their God-given identity.  Sonny believes the best therapeutic approach is a holistic approach that utilizes elements from a variety of resources.

Prior to becoming a counselor, Sonny held leadership and management positions in church and business.  He has also served as a board member for 501c3 organizations and as a ministry volunteer. 

Sonny and his wife, Pati, have been married for over forty years and are native Texans, residing in the Dallas / Fort Worth area for over 50 years. They have two married daughters and four grandchildren.  Sonny and Pati serve at Gateway Church.   He is the author of Him Changes Everything.

Sonny understands the importance of having structure. A structure that you can trust to guide, protect, encourage, empower, support, and nurture your daily walk. He also knows the challenges and consequences in life that distract and separate us from the Trellis. How do you define your Trellis?