Alcohol Use Therapists in Harleysville, PA

Welcome and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I'm sure by this point, finding the courage and motivation to begin the search for the best therapeutic fit has been an uphill process, however, I'd like to take this moment together to acknowledge the determination and resilience you've shown thus far in order to begin your therapeutic journey.

An ideal client would present with their struggle in transparency, with the desire to grow, and put in the work to achieve goals. That could be managing emotions, holding a job, rebuilding relationships, or perhaps implementing more self-care. A client who wants to heal, find peace, and promote balance and autonomy. I am very easygoing, and really like to showcase my ability to promote a safe trusting environment. It is okay to feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed in life; I hope to encourage and normalize the need to take care of ourselves.

Gail has over 20 years’ experience working with substance use disorder (SUD) and Mental Health clients in a variety of settings including detox, inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient (IOP). She specializes in Relapse Prevention, Co-Occurring disorders and family programing. Gail is a graduate of West Chester and Eastern Universities and currently pursuing her Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Gail has experience working with children, adolescents and adults.

Families in addiction, are you questioning if change is possible? Are you trapped in isolation, feeling helpless and without a way forward? Have your attempts at solutions left you frustrated? I want to share a powerful reality: Hope exists, and you no longer need to tiptoe in fear of the future. With over 20 years of experience, I know the importance of creating collaborative and personalized plans to conquer any challenge you face. Whether it's addictions, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors, together we will uncover your path to reclaim the freedom that is rightfully yours.

Are you feeling stuck in life, battling depression and anxiety, or experiencing relationship issues? I will walk alongside you in whatever journey you are on to help you reach your goals, whatever they may be, from learning new coping skills, improving communication skills, or improving your relationships.

We all wish we could transition through our life cycles without conflict, struggles, disappointments, and frustrations. Unfortunately, this desire is fantasy, as the realities of life show up derailing us and interfering with our personal relationships with our partners, family, and friends. These life challenges can make us feel unwell, not like your ordinary self while negatively effecting our ability to have positive interactions at home with our loved ones or to perform our best at work or school. Overtime, this disruption in our positive energy flow can result in chronic anxiety, sadness, or clinical depression.

Overwhelmed with anxiety? Frustrated with negative thinking or persistent depression? Maybe you are stuck with sleeping or eating habits that don’t seem to change despite your best attempts. Effective therapy should help you understand exactly why these symptoms exist (likely a very valid reason!) and help you identify a different course of action that is in alignment with the way you want to live. My goal for treatment is to meaningfully reduce the impact of symptoms rather than just learn better ways to “cope” with distress. Although results-oriented, I value being compassionate, encouraging, genuine and non-judgmental.

I specialize in Substance Use, Anxiety, & Grief. Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it's okay to seek support. Whether you're navigating through difficult emotions, facing challenges in relationships, or simply need someone to listen, know that you're not alone. My ideal client is someone who wants to begin their treatment journey. They might be nervous or scared to begin, but they have made their first step to at least try.

I am currently accepting clients both through telehealth and in person! My passion has been to help my clients manage their mental health and ability to grow from within. The clients I support are people who struggle with mental health issues, addictions, family, couples' concerns. I've helped clients successfully navigate through abuse and trauma, life transitions and grief and loss. I specialize in human sexuality: sex education, sexual dysfunction, sexual health, sexual pleasure, navigating sex after health crisis, women's issues, postpartum, miscarriage, LGBTQ populations, sexual trauma and sex addiction.

You made it to this website either for yourself or for a loved one you care deeply about. Life can bring many challenges and struggles. Pain, fear, and suffering can hold you back and prevent you from being the person you were meant to be. Imagine what your life would look like after getting past those barriers. See yourself go from just getting by to thriving in your life. Where your health is a strength rather than a challenge. You can do it and I would like to accompany you on your journey. Call to see how I can help.

What sets me apart is that I will call you within 24 hours of getting a call from you.I suppose my ideal client would be the one that would feel the best fit with me. After the research that has been done, what matters most is the relationship (the fit) you have with your therapist, not their level of expertise, sense of humor, great coping skills, etc. However, I do best with individuals who are highly motivated to change. That does not mean that there will not be setbacks. However, it's how we view those setbacks. Are they failures or learning experiences? I prefer learning experiences. My goal is to get you to be your ideal self.

I specialize in the supervision of other clinicians, helping them learn the skills I have developed over a lifetime. I am an experienced psychologist and am highly effective in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, panic, and related issues such as intimacy, addiction, and establishing personal success. I have experience working with individuals struggling with negative self-talk, low self-esteem, mood instability, addictions, challenging irrational beliefs, anxiety, stress, and more so that we can reclaim our hope and confidence in ourselves for a brighter tomorrow.