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I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you and briefly explain the therapeutic process. My name is Gale Kelley and I am a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), in Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida. Over the past sixteen years I have provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to people of all ages and backgrounds who find themselves faced with a variety of mental health concerns. From a client-centered perspective, I believe that we all possess the strengths needed to attain and maintain good mental health and wellbeing, which sometimes requires that we reach out to others.
My therapeutic approach is holistic/integrative which emphasizes the mind body connection while incorporating various elements of different theories. Traditional evidence-based therapeutic protocols such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy stresses how people can change negative thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviors so they can enjoy a less stressful and more productive lifestyle. I am particularly drawn to psychoeducation to help my clients better understand human behavior and the therapeutic process. My philosophy is that the more we know, the better we understand, and the better we understand, the more likely we are to engage. I utilize a variety of evidence-based assessment instruments that will help me target areas that may be impacting mental health and/or daily functioning. These typically involve a series of questions that you will answer during our first meeting. Then we’ll make a list of goals that you would like to accomplish during our work together.
I wholeheartedly encourage a collaborative working relationship and will frequently monitor the progress throughout the therapeutic process. My clients can expect to have a take-away (something that will improve your current situation) from every session. This can be a new perspective of an ongoing problem or an emotional regulation skill that will help you better manage situations you cannot change. I pride myself on providing personalized, comprehensive health care that will focus on wellness and prevention.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Gale Kelley. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr Kelley is wonderful. She is patient and kind. She provides solid strategies and excellent advice.
Written on Jul 15, 2024 after therapy with Gale for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and anger management
She's very calming and has great anecdotes that help support the message she's trying to convey like illustrations to help you see more clearly and you can tell she has a wealth of real life experience to draw from.
Written on Dec 04, 2023 after therapy with Gale for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
She's a great listener and has good ideas for ways to deal with issues
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Gale for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
Very knowledgeable and kind.
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Gale for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Amazing conversations!
Written on Apr 18, 2023 after therapy with Gale for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Excellent guidance.
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Gale for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I leave feeling so encouraged and ready to take the next step towards building a better life experience for myself.
Written on Oct 15, 2022 after therapy with Gale for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Very knowledgeable
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Gale for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dr. Kelley is very skilled at focusing on the heart of the matter. In having some family conflict, whilst living with my in-laws. I kept an open mind coming into therapy, and just followed and tackled the tools she provided. My life has changed for the better because of her guidance, and our discussions. I feel more like myself than I have in a very long time. My anxiety has discipated. This experience was absolutely worth it.
Written on Dec 05, 2021 after therapy with Gale for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
It took a while for me to find the right fit for me with Dr Kelley and I'm so glad she is available to me
Written on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Gale for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I’ve been with Dr Kelley for nearly a year now. I cannot speak more highly of her. She is such a great listener and she knows just what to say. I am so grateful to have been matched with Dr Kelley. When I am not going through a particularly low time, we still make the most of our sessions and work on further self discovery and development. Thank you for all you do, Gale!
Written on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with Gale for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Kelley is extremely helpful, supportive, and knowledgeable. She encouraged me to do things that are good for my overall wellbeing. When counseling, educates me on theories surrounding my problems, but she also offers me a chance to come to conclusions on my own. She is very respectful of my faith and commends me for reaching out to elders in my congregation.
Written on Aug 15, 2021 after therapy with Gale for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
She gave me a safe place to talk over video chat. Along with great tips to help me regulate myself when my feelings feel out of control. They are practices I have also been able to teach my toddler to use as well.
Written on May 28, 2021 after therapy with Gale for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Kelley had been a great support and help. Very professional and warm.
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with Gale for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Dr. Kelley is great! She listens, she observes and she HELPS!
Written on Feb 19, 2021 after therapy with Gale for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Although it’s only been a couple of weeks, I feel like my sessions, and the ability to write down my thoughts and feeling in the app, have done a great deal of good.
Dr. Kelley is extremely easy to talk to and I feel as though she genuinely understands my challenges and cares about me as a person. She is also very quick to respond which brings a feeling of comfort just knowing she’s there.
Written on Feb 19, 2021 after therapy with Gale for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Dr Kelly has completely helped me transform my issues with a fear of abandonment and anxious attachment style. I was in a low place when we first started working together. The lowest I’ve ever been and thanks to Dr Gale & God i feel completely healed and confident within myself and in the world. She mixes the mind and body and has done extensive research on various topics. If you’re struggling with any sort of trigger, confusion, pain, etc Dr Gale is the one for you!
Written on Feb 12, 2021 after therapy with Gale for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Gale is the best!!! so easy to talk to and everything is relevant!!
Written on Jan 11, 2021 after therapy with Gale for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
My counselor is Awesome, I recommend her.
Written on Dec 19, 2020 after therapy with Gale for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Kelley is wonderful and what she does. She always manages to make me feel like I can tell anything to her and she will understand. She taught me to communicate better and feel more confident and comfortable with myself and in my relationships. I've cried, I've delved deeper than I thought I could, and I've had so many realizations that she lead me to. I've learned so much. I'm eternally grateful.
Written on Dec 03, 2020 after therapy with Gale for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I was really doubtful about the way therapy sessions would work out for me, but Dr. Kelly helped me work on my daily thoughts, happiness and productivity.
Written on Nov 27, 2020 after therapy with Gale for 6 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr Kelley has been very helpful in managing my anxiety.
Written on Nov 14, 2020 after therapy with Gale for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
Dr Kelley is the most kind, thorough and responsive I have ever had. She is extremely respectful and a wonderful listener. She is empathetic without being patronising and always believes your lived experience without seeking to minimise what you how gone through. She offers evidence based, practical solutions to work through past trauma, which I really appreciate.
I feel incredibly fortunate to have been matched with Dr Kelley, and I hope to work with her for as long as I can.
Written on Oct 23, 2020 after therapy with Gale for 2 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
She’s the best! In every way. You really feel like she listens and is very knowledgeable about how to guide you.
Written on Oct 02, 2020 after therapy with Gale for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr.Kelley is absolutely amazing. She truly cares about her patients. She is always there to listen and you will always get a response. I am grateful for having her as my therapist. Thanks for everything you have done and do for me!
Written on Aug 09, 2020 after therapy with Gale for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
Dr Kelley has been a great therapist for me, she is very understanding and presents interesting perspectives on my problems. I like how she has a very analytical way of approaching issues that allows me to see things in a new of different light and she is interesting as well as insightful to talk to. So I learn from her and we can have good two way conversation that really helps me to see things in an objective light.
Written on Jul 29, 2020 after therapy with Gale for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr Kelley is very nice, sweet and welcoming. She gives very good advice. Always very attentive and she relates very well.
Written on May 14, 2020 after therapy with Gale for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
Grace is a great therapist. I always look forward to our sessions and am always excited to talk and learn more about myself. She is very sweet and understands what I say to her and where it’s all coming from.
Thank you Grace!
Written on May 13, 2020 after therapy with Gale for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
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