Michele Gayle, LMHC, WA | Psychotherapist

About Michele Gayle

Focus areas

Alcoholism

Domestic Violence

Relationship Struggles

Bipolar Disorder

Peer Relationship Struggles

Suicidal Tendencies

Divorce Counseling

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michele Gayle

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 12 years of experience providing individual, couple, and group counseling. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with the last 4 years focused on telehealth/virtual counseling. I specialize in working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, Substance Use, and co-occurring disorders. I believe we are all a product of our experiences and our thoughts and feelings around those experiences. I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters interpersonal growth and overall well-being. Though our individual experiences may differ, the core of the human experience and the emotional challenges that may arise are what connect us, and this is why it drives me as a therapist. My approach Finding the "right" therapist for you can be a challenging process, but it is worth taking the time to do so. I have a more relaxed approach to counseling, with very few written homework assignments. I pride myself on my unconditional positive regard for clients. I provide a safe space for clients to express their thoughts, beliefs, and experiences without judgment. I believe each individual is an expert on themselves, and as a counselor, it is my job to guide them towards their own desires, expectations, and goals. The pace of counseling is as individual as the person in counseling. It is important to me to build rapport and trust, for some individuals, that can be achieved on day one, for others, it may take some time, and there is nothing wrong with either. Though it is important for a counselor to challenge a client's beliefs and/or offer other perspectives, I do not push my own ideologies nor dismiss the truths of my clients. In terms of modalities, I have an electric approach to counseling. I utilize tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person Centered Therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

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Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Washington

Education and training

Nova University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1255889986

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What practice does Michele Gayle work with?

Michele Gayle works with Rula Health - Washington.

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