Gail Amalfitano, LMHC, LPC - Therapist in Florida

Anxiety support
Relationship work
CBT and ACT

About Gail

Gail Amalfitano is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of clinical experience based in Florida. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and substance-related problems, and life adjustments. Gail also addresses relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, and challenges that often appear during major life transitions.

Gail uses a person-centered stance in session, which means conversations focus on the individual's priorities and perspective. She also draws on cognitive behavioral methods to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical skills and acceptance-based ideas are part of her toolkit when people need strategies for emotion regulation and values-focused action.

In practice she mixes short-term and skill-focused techniques with longer exploratory work. Clients may receive reading suggestions, handouts, or short video material to reinforce what they learn in sessions. Gail describes therapy as part listening, part problem solving, and part teaching - a place to test ideas and try practical tools.

She commonly supports people facing identity shifts, career stress, parenting pressures, and the confusing feelings that come with early adulthood. Gail also works with bipolar mood patterns, addiction concerns, ADHD-related difficulties, and intimacy-related issues.

Sessions begin by gathering a clear picture of the problem and the client's goals. From there she adjusts pace and techniques according to feedback. Gail accepts clients from outside the U.S. and conducts work in English. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches translate to online work

Gail commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps that align with those values while learning to accept difficult emotions. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice different behaviors to change how they feel and cope with stress.

She treats the choice of approach as a collaborative matter. The therapist will review goals and symptoms with the client and suggest which methods to try first. Together they check what is working and adjust strategies, combining skills practice with space to talk through difficult experiences.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around school or shift work, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments during busy weeks. The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Gail will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit daily routines and the issues you want to address.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-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 issues Communication problems Control 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 issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Prejudice 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 issues Workplace 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

Listed in

Florida, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she focus on?

She focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma and substance-related problems, plus life changes like career or relationship shifts.

What is her general therapy style?

She practices a person-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral tools and elements from acceptance and dialectical strategies.

How many years has she been practicing?

Gail has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mood and adjustment concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is based in Florida.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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