- Client-centered care
- Skills focused
- Career support
About Gail
Gail Amalfitano is a licensed mental health counselor who brings nine years of clinical experience to her work. She practices in Florida and uses a people-focused style that centers on listening, practical problem solving, and teaching new skills. Gail helps individuals navigate stress, anxiety, mood shifts, addiction concerns, career questions, and relationship strains.
Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions typically begin with gathering a clear picture of what is happening now and what the person wants to change. From there Gail and the client talk through patterns, try new ways of responding, and add tools like brief exercises and reading to support learning between sessions.
Gail has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, bipolar symptoms, codependency, grief, parenting stress, and challenges with intimacy or self-esteem. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver fatigue, and life transitions. Her work aims to reduce overwhelming feelings and increase practical coping skills.
She provides handouts, video resources, and simple homework to reinforce progress. Gail says counseling is part listening, part problem solving, and part education, and she adapts the mix to each person. She emphasizes honest communication and aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere.
Gail accepts international clients and works in English. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions typically begin with gathering a clear picture of what is happening now and what the person wants to change. From there Gail and the client talk through patterns, try new ways of responding, and add tools like brief exercises and reading to support learning between sessions.
Gail has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, bipolar symptoms, codependency, grief, parenting stress, and challenges with intimacy or self-esteem. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver fatigue, and life transitions. Her work aims to reduce overwhelming feelings and increase practical coping skills.
She provides handouts, video resources, and simple homework to reinforce progress. Gail says counseling is part listening, part problem solving, and part education, and she adapts the mix to each person. She emphasizes honest communication and aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere.
Gail accepts international clients and works in English. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Florida, Arizona
Languages
English
How Gail’s approaches translate to online work
Gail uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online sessions. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and move toward values-based action, which can aid with anxiety, depression, and career decisions. CBT focuses on identifying thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete skills to change them, useful for stress, mood shifts, and sleep or eating concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gail collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts the balance of listening, teaching, and skills practice as needs change over time.
Confirm current session options before booking because specific formats were not listed in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use video or phone to share worksheets, suggest short exercises, and review progress between meetings, helping therapy feel more practical and integrated into everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Gail help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction-related concerns, as well as relationship and career questions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical, combining listening with problem solving, teaching, and short exercises to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Gail has nine years of experience working as a psychotherapist with a broad range of concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.