Therapist profile
Gail Amalfitano, LMHC, LPC
Licensed counselor - family and relationship concerns
Continue with GailAbout
- Person-centered care
- CBT techniques
- Acceptance based work
About Gail
Gail Amalfitano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of clinical experience in Florida. She lists work with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, and related struggles such as grief, intimacy questions, and self-esteem. Gail works with adults who are carrying home-related pressures or who are trying to manage life changes that affect daily routines and relationships.
Gail uses a person-centered stance in sessions. She listens first, gathers information, and then helps people talk through what feels most pressing. She often combines cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance-based practices and practical skills work to reduce distress and improve coping.
Her background includes nine years as a psychotherapist helping people with mood disturbances, anxiety, bipolar concerns, codependency, and addiction-related issues. She offers reading material, handouts, short videos, and other resources to help people learn about specific topics between sessions.
In practice, Gail mixes problem solving, skill teaching, and supportive conversation. She adjusts how much of each she uses depending on a person's needs and preferences. The work can include short-term focused work or longer conversations about patterns that show up at home and in relationships.
People who choose Gail can expect a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach. She emphasizes honest communication and invites feedback so sessions stay practical and relevant. To begin, she asks questions that clarify goals and the next steps for change.
How sessions work
How Gail’s approaches guide online work
Gail combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in ways that help people handle difficult thoughts and move toward actions that matter to them. ACT focuses on noticing painful thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them, then identifying values-driven steps that restore a sense of direction. CBT breaks down unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical strategies to change behaviors and reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gail will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals and daily life. That choice may shift as progress is made, and she invites feedback to shape the work together.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Gail also provides reading materials, handouts, and short video clips to use between sessions so skills can be practiced in everyday routines.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting problems does she address?
She helps with family and parenting concerns such as communication problems, blended family stress, caregiver strain, and conflicts that affect everyday life.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and practical. Sessions combine listening, problem solving, skill teaching, and short assignments when helpful.
What experience does she bring to common home stresses?
She has nine years of experience working with anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, trauma, codependency, and parenting-related stress.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida as indicated by those licenses.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are held.
How are fees handled and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a first visit?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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