She is the most beautiful thoughtful human being I know. Gayle has impacted my life in the best way way ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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Grief, Divorce, Spirituality, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Social Anxiety, Seniors & Geriatric, Mood Disorders, First Responders, Codependency, Caregivers
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About Gayle
Gayle Bookout is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Life Coach who has 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Gayle desires to help people with life and career transitions ranging from affair recovery, divorce and marriage problems, premarital counseling, career changes, weight loss/management, loss of a spouse/loved one, as well as working with grief, depression, stress management, food addiction, and other mental health issues.
Gayle completed her master's degree in Counseling at Liberty University. Her objective is to help people work through the issues and transitions of their lives and empower them to lead a life free from the bonds of childhood wounds, everyday stress and depression, and negative self-talk, so that they will be able to lead productive and happier lives, find balance, and re-discover their passion. She helps people look for/at the underlying causes of their issues instead of treating just the symptoms, using cognitive behavioral and rational emotive therapies to get to the root of the matter.
"Working with people to create a lifestyle of mental, emotional, and physical health and wellness. "
What clients say
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Excellent service and do not know any improvements I could suggest.
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Gayle is very attentive and compassionate.
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I am so grateful that I have begun seeing Gayle B. She makes me feel so comfortable while sharing with her. Her compassion and suggestions help me feel hopeful that I will feel bet....
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I love my counselor she made me feel heard and I was able to express my thought feelings and emotions and not feel judged.
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Get to know Gayle
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
Like most counselors, I want to help people. This world can be a crazy place. I want to create a safe environment where people can talk about what's bothering them without fear of judgement or shaming or having someone tell you what you "should" do.
What types of clients do you work with best?
Adults and late teens. People who are insightful and willing to look at themselves and then decide what they want to be different in their life and work on making it happen.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
People who want to be there to talk about what's going on in their lives, want to hear from an objective third party and those who want to change their lives for the better.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
God loves them unconditionally
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
Thriveworks' drive to help people and their drive to help counselors be able to focus on helping people instead of filling out insurance forms.
What inspires you?
Seeing that moment when a client gets it
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
After going though the First Session booklet and some initial background questions, I allow my clients to tell me their story and what made them decide to seek help.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I want to know what their goals are for counseling and what they need to get from their sessions.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
Crochet, read and watch Hallmark movies. I use to go ballroom dancing but haven't been able to for a while.
What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
My faith and trust in God.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 10 years
- Graduating institute
- Liberty University
- Graduating degree
- Master's in Counseling
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