I am licensed in California with 30 years of professional work experience. I'm an ally to the LGBTQIA2s community;I have experience in helping clients coping with grief and loss smf depression. I also understand how bipolar affects families. I've worked with the disabled and disability issues. I also have experience working with faith transitions.I'm familiar with issues surrounding cult involvement. I’m a student of the Enneagram, Iand will use it in working with people if it’s requested. I have spent a great deal of my work doing insight therapy with clients, and I believe life is a journey that unfolds in powerful ways. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific desires. You are your own expert and we can use that to help you get to where you want to go. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support your process.
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
CA LMFT 38078
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Caring, thoughtful, and committed.
Written on Dec 19, 2024 after therapy with Gail for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Gail has been a literal life saver. She has helped me rehabilitate myself from a very low starting point. She has helped me work through trauma for the first time in my life, despite years of therapy with another therapist. She doesn’t just listen and agree - she asks me challenging questions to help me grow and understand the root of my problems, whether we’re dealing with trivial issues or existential crises. She is the embodiment of empathy and wisdom. I look forward to all of my sessions with her. I couldn’t be happier to have matched with her on the first try with BetterHelp.
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Gail for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She listens and really knows what her patients are going through.
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Gail for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Gail has been amazing! She truly cares about her clients, I feel very comfortable in my sessions. She pays attention to details to best support me.
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Gail for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I have had one session so far and I really like Gail , she listens to me and understands my situation
Written on Sep 07, 2024 after therapy with Gail for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes