Gail Amalfitano, LMHC, LPC
Person-centered counselor for trauma and mood
- Trauma and mood specialist
- Evidence-based skills
- Works with families
About Gail Amalfitano
Gail Amalfitano is a Florida-based licensed therapist who brings nine years of clinical experience to work with individuals and families facing trauma, mood disturbances, and substance-related concerns. She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - and has additional training in EMDR, offering a broad clinical toolkit for complex presentations.
Her practice emphasizes a person-centered stance, combining cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, brief therapy, positive psychology, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to each person's needs. Gail works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, codependency, negative thinking patterns, adjustment challenges, self-esteem difficulties, social anxiety, relationship conflicts, and the sense of feeling stuck or losing a sense of self.
Gail approaches counseling as a collaborative, flexible process that blends listening, problem solving, validation, and psychoeducation. She provides supplemental resources such as reading materials, video clips, and handouts to support learning and strengthen coping skills outside of sessions. Knowledge and skill-building are framed as empowering steps toward greater tolerance of life stressors and clearer self-understanding.
Known for being nonjudgmental, empathetic, and responsive, Gail values trust and client feedback and adjusts her methods as needs evolve. She is committed to helping clients find practical options and lasting solutions, and she invites honest communication as the foundation for progress.
Her practice emphasizes a person-centered stance, combining cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, brief therapy, positive psychology, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to each person's needs. Gail works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, codependency, negative thinking patterns, adjustment challenges, self-esteem difficulties, social anxiety, relationship conflicts, and the sense of feeling stuck or losing a sense of self.
Gail approaches counseling as a collaborative, flexible process that blends listening, problem solving, validation, and psychoeducation. She provides supplemental resources such as reading materials, video clips, and handouts to support learning and strengthen coping skills outside of sessions. Knowledge and skill-building are framed as empowering steps toward greater tolerance of life stressors and clearer self-understanding.
Known for being nonjudgmental, empathetic, and responsive, Gail values trust and client feedback and adjusts her methods as needs evolve. She is committed to helping clients find practical options and lasting solutions, and she invites honest communication as the foundation for progress.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gail Amalfitano have?
Gail Amalfitano has nine years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is Gail Amalfitano a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LMHC and LPC credentials - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. License details include FL LMHC MH17062 and AZ LPC LPC-23533.
In which languages does Gail Amalfitano provide therapy?
Gail provides therapy in English.
Where is Gail Amalfitano located?
Gail is located in Florida.
How can I work with Gail Amalfitano as my therapist?
Clients can work with Gail through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gail Amalfitano work with international clients?
Yes, Gail works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gail Amalfitano cost?
Costs can vary based on factors such as your location and Gail's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Gail. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Gail integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work to help clients clarify their values and take committed steps toward meaningful living while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that limit engagement in valued activities. Attachment-Based Therapy is also a key part of her approach and focuses on strengthening relational patterns and emotional bonds; it helps clients understand how early and current relationships shape reactions, intimacy, and trust.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gail takes time to assess each person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances and will adapt techniques from different modalities as needed. Together the therapist and client determine which methods fit best and evolve the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Gail offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and engage in regular check-ins or skill-building between sessions. Licensed professionals can deliver the same evidence-informed tools remotely, while tailoring pace and format to what works best for the individual.