Magdalena Kulesza-Gray

I work with individuals who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what needs to change. You may be navigating anxiety or stress, relationship concerns, a major life transition, substance use or recovery, or patterns that no longer feel healthy or helpful. I’m a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with graduate training in forensic psychology and experience across behavioral health and addiction treatment settings. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely understood and comfortable being yourself, without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out.

My approach is thoughtful, direct, collaborative, and compassionate. I want to understand the whole picture, not just the concern that brought you to therapy. Together, we’ll look at patterns, experiences, and relationships that may be influencing how you feel or keeping you stuck. You can expect me to listen and support you, but I’ll also ask thoughtful questions, offer honest feedback, and challenge you when it can help you grow. Our work will combine insight with practical strategies to create changes that feel realistic and meaningful in your life.

Our first session is about getting to know each other and understanding what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about what’s going on, what feels most important right now, and what you’d like to be different. I’ll ask questions to understand the bigger picture, but there’s no expectation that you share everything at once or have all the answers. My hope is that you leave feeling heard, more comfortable, and with a clearer sense of what we can work toward together.