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Gia Gurley

Therapist
35 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Physical health issues, Women's issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who spent 8 years working at Kaiser Permanente and 13 years with County Behavioral Health. My clinical background spans substance use and addiction, bipolar disorder, chronic and physical health conditions, women's issues, OCD, anxiety, depression, stress, panic disorders, grief and loss, and end-of-life care. I also have a specialized focus on supporting clients affected by past abortion decisions. I serve as a facilitator for Rachel's Vineyard retreats, a post-abortion healing ministry, and bring that same compassion and depth of understanding to individual therapy work. I offer virtual sessions throughout California and believe in meeting each client with warmth before building a structured, goal-oriented path forward.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and solution-focused. I draw from CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Schema Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and a strengths-based approach, adapting the tools to what each client needs. I believe that lasting change is possible for everyone, and my goal is to help you develop the insight and practical skills to move forward in your life. I work collaboratively with you to identify your strengths and design a treatment plan that is both realistic and meaningful.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is a chance to get to know each other and for me to understand what has brought you here. I will listen without judgment and make sure you feel heard and comfortable from the start. From there, we will work together to identify your goals and begin building a path forward. I look forward to seeing if we are a good fit.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Direct, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    35 years of experience
  • Training
    Not specified
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Physical health issues, Women's issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Stress management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Schema, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English