Gail Carpenter, LCSW

Gail Carpenter, LCSW

Psychotherapist
NY
Hi there, I'm Gail! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's in Social Work from Syracuse University. I have been working with adults and adolescents for 30 years. I believe in reality therapy along with humanistic therapy. I have a passion for working with those struggling in relationships, whether couples, marriage, or family. I also enjoy working with those who suffer from depression and anxiety. I am blessed to have a wide variety of expertise such as substance abuse, postpartum, infidelity, and narcissism. My approach My therapeutic approach is humanistic therapy. I focus on my clients' positive characteristics and growth potential. I encourage free expression and unconditional positive regard. My focus I am diverse and comfortable treating many different populations. However, my passion recently has been couples and marriage counseling. I also work closely with those who suffer from anxiety and depression. My communication style My clients respect my calming demeanor and honesty. I'm extremely approachable and make the counseling setting very comfortable. Positive relationships are developed due to my style. My journey to mental healthcare Very simple-the desire to help others. We all come from different backgrounds and carry some type of baggage, as I call it. I have had some personal issues that I have gone through, and I enjoy sharing with my clients how I have overcome them. I feel your greatest therapists can relate to what their clients are going through. My goals for you I like to work together with my clients on goal setting. I feel goals that are set should feel attainable and not overwhelming. My first session with you The intake-or as I call it, the getting-to-know-each-other session. I like to speak a bit about my background and who I am. Also, it is extremely important to find out about my client's background, history of counseling, and what they expect from me as their therapist.

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About Gail Carpenter

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Stress Management
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Panic Attack
Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness
Coping Mechanism Development
Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Integrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Buddhist

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Gail Carpenter

Hi there, I'm Gail! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's in Social Work from Syracuse University. I have been working with adults and adolescents for 30 years. I believe in reality therapy along with humanistic therapy. I have a passion for working with those struggling in relationships, whether couples, marriage, or family. I also enjoy working with those who suffer from depression and anxiety. I am blessed to have a wide variety of expertise such as substance abuse, postpartum, infidelity, and narcissism. My approach My therapeutic approach is humanistic therapy. I focus on my clients' positive characteristics and growth potential. I encourage free expression and unconditional positive regard. My focus I am diverse and comfortable treating many different populations. However, my passion recently has been couples and marriage counseling. I also work closely with those who suffer from anxiety and depression. My communication style My clients respect my calming demeanor and honesty. I'm extremely approachable and make the counseling setting very comfortable. Positive relationships are developed due to my style. My journey to mental healthcare Very simple-the desire to help others. We all come from different backgrounds and carry some type of baggage, as I call it. I have had some personal issues that I have gone through, and I enjoy sharing with my clients how I have overcome them. I feel your greatest therapists can relate to what their clients are going through. My goals for you I like to work together with my clients on goal setting. I feel goals that are set should feel attainable and not overwhelming. My first session with you The intake-or as I call it, the getting-to-know-each-other session. I like to speak a bit about my background and who I am. Also, it is extremely important to find out about my client's background, history of counseling, and what they expect from me as their therapist.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Stress Management
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Syracuse University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1962550483

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Gail Carpenter frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Gail Carpenter on their profile.

What languages does Gail Carpenter speak?

Gail Carpenter speaks English.

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