Gail Gustafson, MSW, LCSW

I am passionate about and enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples and families to help them with the challenges they face, including unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, adoption issues, relationship issues or whatever is holding you back. I have vast therapeutic and life experiences that help me better understand what you are going through and how to help you.

Life is difficult, complicated and at times even traumatic, but it can also be filled with great joy and fulfillment. What is standing in the way of embracing the life you desire. It is not always easy getting to the point of asking for outside help. I recognize and respect the courage that first step takes, and I am here to help you.

I am a “person centered” therapist who works from a strength-based model using EMDR, as well as techniques from CBT and the Satir Model among others to help you access all that is within you to heal and change.

One size does not fit all – No two people are the same, so no single therapy modality is right for everyone. I individualize treatment to ensure you are receiving what you need to reach your therapeutic and life goals. Call today so that I can help you reach those goals. When you are willing to seek change, change will happen. Things can get better. Take that first step toward healing.

I look forward to working with you!

Specializes in: (Ages 12+) Adolescents, Teens, Adults, Individuals, Couples and Families. Academic/Behavioral Issues, Anxiety, Acute Stress Disorder, Addictions, Recovery, Dual Diagnosis, ADHD, Adjustment Disorders, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma, Aging and Later in Life Concerns, Bipolar Disorders, Body Dysmorphia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Change of Life Concerns, Communication Concerns, Conduct Disorder, Conflict Concerns, Crisis Intervention, Depression, Wounded Warrior, Disruptive Disorders, Divorce, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Family Relationship Issues, Fertility Issues, Gender Identity Concerns, Grief/Loss/End of Life Concerns,  Autism Spectrum Disorders, Insomnia/Sleep Issues, LGBTQIA, Life Transitions, Military Family Life, Mindfulness Training, Mood disorders, Motivation, Narcissism, OCD, ODD, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorders, Parental-Child Concerns, Parenting Concerns, Parents of children with Disabilities, Peer Relationships, Post Partum Depression, Pre-Marital Counseling, Relationship and Marriage Concerns, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal Ideations, Thought Disorders, Trauma Recovery/PTSD, Women’s Trauma

Personal Information: In practice since 2003; School: The University of Southern California with a Master of Social Work in 2003

North Carolina License #C007338, Virginia License # 0904015429, Alabama License #5372C

In Person Counseling Available

Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross NC, Tricare Prime/Select/Extra/Retired, Medicare, HSA and FSA accepted