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Melissa Gayle

Therapist
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Congratulations on taking the first steps toward self-help and positive change. At Renewing Souls Counseling Services LLC., I emphasize the importance of self-care while helping you build self-awareness to foster growth and lasting change. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a graduate of Saint Joseph College, with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, at-risk youth, adults, and families.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in supporting clients through a range of challenges, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, and PTSD. I also have experience working with individuals from West Indian backgrounds and cultures.

What you can expect from me

I use a non-judgmental, strength-based, client-centered approach to support you on your journey toward self-efficacy. I take pride in empowering you to maximize your ability to lead a fulfilling and productive life. I look forward to working with you as you begin your journey toward greater self-wellness.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Affirming, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Saint Joseph College
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Gestalt, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Structural Family, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Management, Play, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Experiential, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    229 East Center Street
    Manchester, CT 06040