Meet gail gerbig, LMhc

Navigate Life's Challenges with Your Seaside Therapist

ANXIETY | LIFE TRANSITIONS | PERIMENOPAUSE

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Tell Me If This Sounds Familiar …

  • You wake up already feeling behind — like the checklist will never end.

  • You’re juggling a career, family, and relationships, but have little energy left for yourself.

  • Your stress level impacts your mood and your body.

  • You find yourself worrying more, sleeping less, and feeling less like “you.”

  • You’re craving practical tools that actually help you in your everyday life.

You’re in the right place.

The Good News

Sessions at Seaside provide support and practical tools for everyday life to help you gain clarity, build coping skills, and work towards emotional wellness. It is a space to slow down, breathe, reflect, and reconnect with the part of you that has been overlooked for far too long.

Together, we’ll help you navigate life’s challenges, grow, heal, and embrace the beauty in the everyday — even when it’s hard to see. This time is dedicated to YOU — and I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

My Therapeutic style

I believe therapy should be warm, collaborative, and practical.

Seaside is a therapeutic space where you feel seen, heard, and supported while learning tools that you can actually use in your everyday life.

Sessions at Seaside are a combination of reflection, processing, and action — helping you to cope with the challenges you’ve been carrying while implementing practical tools that make everyday life feel more manageable.

Clients often share that they leave sessions feeling calmer, lighter, and more like themselves again.

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what clients are saying about seaside therapy

“Gail has a keen ear, catching what you say between the lines, helping to dig a little deeper.”

“Gail has been amazing… She makes me feel comfortable… safe to open up. She really knows what she’s doing.”

“She listens with care and puts me at ease.”

“Gail helps you see things differently.”

“Gail is a great listener and responds in a thoughtful, insightful way.”

“She guides me well on my therapy journey.”

“[Therapy with Gail] was amazing! I absolutely love it!”

“Gail is a great listener and empathetic! She is pleasant to talk with, making me feel very welcome and comfortable.”

“I always feel a little better and more empowered after our sessions.”

My Guiding Principles

Warmth & Authenticity

You’ll be welcomed into a space where you don’t have to perform, fix yourself, or be anyone but who you are.

You’re not just another client—you’re seen, heard, and genuinely cared for.

Insight & Clarity

We’ll focus on your thoughts, feelings, & values to identify the tools that best support you.


We’ll explore what’s working, what’s not, and what’s needed to move toward healing, clarity, and emotional wellness.

Compassion & Support

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, or something harder to describe — you deserve compassion and care that meets you where you are with empathy. Your emotions are valid and your story matters. At Seaside, your experiences are seen and valued.

Empowerment

We’ll begin mapping out what healing might look like for you, starting with small steps to move you forward with clarity & confidence.

You’ll learn to set boundaries, trust yourself again, and create a life that reflects who you are now — not just who you’ve had to be.

Specialized Support for Women in Midlife

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Training & Education


  • Nearly 3 decades of experience in medical & mental health settings — including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, assisted living, and private practice

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

  • Florida License #MH10140

  • NPI #1154974137

  • Masters of Arts in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling - University of South Florida

  • Bachelors of Arts in Psychology - Purdue University

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