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Gretchen Shay

Therapist
19 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in Illinois, Alabama, and Arizona with over 19 years of experience working as a social worker/therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, addiction, co-dependency, interventions and family dynamic issues. I also have experience working with individuals going through various medical diagnosis as well their caregivers from diagnosis to end of life and grief and loss therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. My therapy style is warm and interactive. Specialize in trauma work as well.

DBT therapy as well as CBT therapy, family therapy, children and adolescents. I work with individuals that are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism as well as family and relationship issues.

My approach to therapy

I take pride in being open, caring, and non-judgmental within my practice. I meet my patients where they are at and work towards their goals and presenting them with new goals and challenging each person to become the best version of themselves.

What you can expect from me

We will spend time getting to know one another, discussing issues that you are struggling with, and how I can assist you in your mental health journey.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Loyola University
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Alabama), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois, Arizona)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, Stress management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Behavioral Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavior Modification, Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Children, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    2311 Market Place Southwest Suite a
    Huntsville, AL 35801

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