Gail St. James, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Gail St. James

Focus areas

Anger Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Eating Disorder

Anxiety

Depression

Life Transition

Behavioral Therapy

Divorce Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Gail St. James

Hi there, I'm Gail! I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, allowing you to take the lead in your own well-being. Although your history and traumatic events are important, I focus on the present and moving forward in life, a positive approach to avoid centering on the past. My focus I work with anyone motivated to heal and move forward. Anxiety is a major foundation of so many disorders. I find treating anxiety, PTSD, and related depressive symptoms is the springboard to reduce symptoms of many other disorders. My approach My work is based on the Humanistic Orientation. You are the expert in your life. You have a wealth of knowledge and strengths that are imperative to your healing. It is often a process of digging deep inside to find these strengths and put them into practice. My communication style I prefer a relaxed atmosphere, where you feel you are meeting someone who cares deeply that you find respite from your disorders and daily stressors. Clients often tell me they leave sessions energized with positive motivation and renewed hope. My journey to mental healthcare My world of therapy began in my youth, raised in a family with an emotionally disturbed brother. Watching my parents handle the lifelong issues he faced with compassion and seeking support encouraged me to be a part of this healing work. My goals for you I assess each individual, provide psychoeducation regarding symptoms, and explain my approach to treat these symptoms and not the label you often google prior to entering therapy. I enjoy teaching clients their road will be much less difficult than they make it out to be. Our first session You will participate in our first session by responding to a few demographic questions and sharing much history about yourself, your problems, your thoughts on how the problem transpired in your life, and how willing you are to work toward healing.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Central CA

Education and training

University of San Francisco, Master's in Counseling Psychology
California State University, Chico (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1023233848

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What practice does Gail St. James work with?

Gail St. James works with Rula Health - Central CA.

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