Do you feel hopeless, confused about personal issues, and wondering how life became so difficult, so confusing, and just so lonely? I am a humanistic therapist with an extensive background in mental health and crisis counseling. Over the past 16 years, I have worked in this field with adults, children, and families, and am also an instructor of Psychology at the local college. I find healing works wherever we meet, and you are welcome to meet with me in my practice, face-to-face or with online chat, whichever is most comfortable for you. The first step is to make the call.
Life change starts with you!
As a humanistic therapist, I utilize Trauma Focused and Strength Based Therapy. I practice Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, both necessary to help find your particular issue, and support life change, with an eclectic style of techniques which will become the foundation of your personal skill building tools!
I supervise community Behavioral Health, worked in crisis counseling for many years, and teach Psychology at the local College, bringing the most current innovations in psychology to my practice. I look forward to meeting every individual who has the need to move forward in a positive way. I welcome the opportunity to guide your journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Personality Disorders
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 46394
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academic backgeround and familiarity with my needs.
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Gail for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and self esteem
Gail is lovely. I've only been able to have Gail as a counselor for a month, but I love her aura and attitude . She listens and gives me constructive advice and tools to help me actively work on my anxiety and trauma. She gives me the extra push I needed and has helped me reach a new positive perspective to life. I know I would have been able to work on my issues even more if I was able to continue working with Gail, but I am more than satisfied with my time and progress. Thanks Gail!
Written on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with Gail for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
She's caring, trustworthy and very easy to open up to.
Written on Jun 09, 2021 after therapy with Gail for 7 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Loving her fresh perspective on what Im going through. It’s only been a short time but I’ve already been feeling so much better about how I go about life with the tools she’s given me. I’m very happy. I look forward to our communication. I didn’t think I would, I though therapy was going to be just a pain I had to get through but it’s really not! It’s been pleasant, simple and soothing to my soul.
Written on May 23, 2020 after therapy with Gail for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Gail has been great. She's very supportive while offering constructive means to tackle my concerns. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat.
Written on Mar 12, 2020 after therapy with Gail for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Absolutely amazing! She has gotten me through pretty much the roughest time in my entire life.
Written on Aug 21, 2018 after therapy with Gail for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, intimacy-related, anger, and bipolar