Gisele Garelik

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working with adolescents and adults. I have extensive experience with survivors of trauma, and often use a trauma-informed lens. I focus on issues that impact the life cycle, including relationship stressors, parenting challenges, career choices, managing the effects of chronic illness, and dealing with aging parents. I am also skilled at helping clients and families deal with end of life issues, grief and bereavement.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief/bereavement and post traumatic stress disorder. I am warm, engaging and energetic. I believe the connection between the therapist and the client is paramount, and I work hard to build a therapeutic alliance with my clients by always meeting them where they are emotionally, spiritually and cognitively.

I am direct and supportive at the same time, and believe strongly in people's ability to change their lives. I feel it is a privilege to share space with a client when they are experiencing challenges, and I often tell my clients that I will hold the hope for them until they are able to do so themselves.

Please note, in person sessions on Thursdays only.