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Gayle Nissen, LCSW

Gayle Nissen, LCSW

Psychotherapist
VA
Hi there, I'm Gayle! My name is Gayle Nissen, and I am an LCSW licensed in Virginia since 2002. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. I have worked as a therapist for my local county for 32 years, gaining extensive experience with a variety of mental health and addiction issues to support people’s growth and change. My approach to therapy is client-centered, focusing on the issues you bring to the table. I also work with teens and life transition challenges. I am passionate about my work, and that will come through in our sessions. My approach I begin by building rapport to help you feel comfortable. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which helps manage intense emotional responses and brings them to a level that allows better functioning. I incorporate mindfulness and communication skills and have a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also use grounding techniques and am trained in trauma and chronic pain issues. In summary, my approach includes DBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychoanalytic, and CBT. I work with both short-term and long-term change in sessions. My focus Having worked in the county system, I am comfortable treating anyone with mental health and/or addiction concerns. Most clients seek change, and with the understanding that therapy requires hard work, I invite you to join me in brainstorming issues and setting achievable goals. My communication style I want you to feel comfortable and safe with me. I am skilled at building rapport and trust in the therapeutic environment. Together, we will work on objectives and goals. I am a hands-on therapist who focuses on problem-solving, change, and reframing issues to build your strengths.

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About Gayle Nissen

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Therapy
Couples Therapy
Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

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

Treatment approaches

Coaching
Eclectic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Gestalt
Dialectical (DBT)
Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Gayle Nissen

Hi there, I'm Gayle! My name is Gayle Nissen, and I am an LCSW licensed in Virginia since 2002. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. I have worked as a therapist for my local county for 32 years, gaining extensive experience with a variety of mental health and addiction issues to support people’s growth and change. My approach to therapy is client-centered, focusing on the issues you bring to the table. I also work with teens and life transition challenges. I am passionate about my work, and that will come through in our sessions. My approach I begin by building rapport to help you feel comfortable. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which helps manage intense emotional responses and brings them to a level that allows better functioning. I incorporate mindfulness and communication skills and have a background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also use grounding techniques and am trained in trauma and chronic pain issues. In summary, my approach includes DBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychoanalytic, and CBT. I work with both short-term and long-term change in sessions. My focus Having worked in the county system, I am comfortable treating anyone with mental health and/or addiction concerns. Most clients seek change, and with the understanding that therapy requires hard work, I invite you to join me in brainstorming issues and setting achievable goals. My communication style I want you to feel comfortable and safe with me. I am skilled at building rapport and trust in the therapeutic environment. Together, we will work on objectives and goals. I am a hands-on therapist who focuses on problem-solving, change, and reframing issues to build your strengths.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Low Self Esteem
Mood Swings
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Worry
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Low Self Esteem
Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Virginia Commonwealth University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1982849782

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What languages does Gayle Nissen speak?

Gayle Nissen speaks English.

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