Gail Riley, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Gail!

I view all of my clients with value, empathy, and compassion. My goal is to empower you with tools that will support self-worth, self-love, and dignity. I am committed to assisting you in developing wholesome coping skills, good interpersonal relationships, and healthy mindsets.

My focus

The major components that I use are CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Positive Psychology, and Biblical Meditation. I assist clients with overcoming depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, PTSD, and grief; I also assist clients in developing positive interpersonal relationships.

My approach

I use an eclectic approach in counseling. My approach is a here-and-now client-centered approach.

My communication style

I provide a safe space for the client; I build trust through empathic and compassionate listening. Clients who work with me feel inspired and empowered to grow.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have a great desire to help people live 'the good life' which entails having a healthy concept of self and others. As a therapist, I can contribute to helping people live 'the good life'.

My goals for you

I work with clients to identify areas they want to work on during the counseling process. I strive to find out their most important goals that will enhance their personal growth. I help them develop short-term and long-term strategies to accomplish these goals.

Our first session

I greet clients, and I help them feel welcome, comfortable, and safe in the first session. I make sure clients understand informed consent. I start to build an alliance with them by using attentive listening to hear their story. I also ask questions that are pertinent to their story.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Focus populations

Cancer

Educators

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) from University of The Rockies.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Gail Riley