therapeutic approach
Therapeutic Approach at Seaside Mental Wellness
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL | MINDFULNESS | SOLUTION-FOCUSED | STRENGTH-BASED | MIND-BODY CONNECTION | INTEGRATIVE
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.
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
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 Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral
CBT helps you notice patterns in thoughts that may be contributing to anxiety, depression, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
I use components of CBT to help you challenge unhelpful thinking, reduce negative self-talk, and develop more supportive ways of responding to stress. The goal is to create greater clarity, confidence, and practical coping tools to use in your everyday life.
Solution-Focused
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on what’s possible — and not just what’s difficult.
At Seaside, we’ll identify your goals using small, realistic steps that fit into your everyday life. The Solution-Focused approach helps to build momentum, increase your confidence, and create sustainable change without feeling overwhelming.
Mindfulness-Based
Mindfulness-Based Therapy focuses on increasing awareness, reducing stress, and strengthening emotional resilience.
Through breathwork, grounding techniques, and body awareness, you’ll learn how to slow down, stay present, and reconnect with yourself. This approach offers simple, practical tools that support calm, clarity, and emotional balance in everyday life.
Integrative
Integrative Therapy is grounded in a whole -person approach to emotional wellness. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, I draw from multiple therapeutic methods — including CBT, mindfulness, mind-body strategies, solution-focused, and strength-based work — to support your emotional wellness. This flexible approach allows us to meet you where you are and create a path forward that feels aligned, supportive, and sustainable.
