I am a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut and have been in practice for 29 years. In addition to working as a private practice clinician I have worked in a variety of settings doing psychiatric clinical work including in-patient settings, emergency room psychiatric evaluations and substance abuse treatment. In 1992 I founded and directed a residential program for adults in New Haven, CT. I have worked with a wide range of individuals, some with serious, long term psychiatric illnesses and others who are seeking support for specific and time limited issues. Of course, everything in-between.
My style is supportive and eclectic. The client and therapist work as a team to clarify issues and to explore avenues toward an increased sense of personal strength and well being for the client. The work together involves a relationship that is fluid and safe. I work well with a wide variety of people and issues and am not afraid of the complexities that come with being human - whatever they may be. I am at home with people from multiple cultures, ethnicities, socio-economic and educational backgrounds - and with people of all ages. The work is really important to me. I have a good sense of humor and a relaxed, calming style.
I would very much look forward to meeting with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CT LCSW 003256
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Gretchen is a great counselor and has helped me tremendously.
Written on Aug 13, 2021 after therapy with Gretchen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Gretchen has been pretty helpful in validating me and being a good listener. She’s also able to offer other perspectives for me to consider.
Written on Aug 04, 2021 after therapy with Gretchen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I absolutely love her! She gets who I am and my background especially knowing I am from a different culture. She listens very well and is patient with me.
Written on Jun 16, 2021 after therapy with Gretchen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Gretchen is very kind and understanding, she takes the time to fully understand how im feeling/processing things and tries to help in every way possible !
Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Gretchen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Gretchen is a great listener. I find it very helpful to talk out my problems and feelings to her. I feel she is non biased and helps with trying to make your situations easier and gives you feedback based off of your personality traits. I enjoy having her as a counselor.
Written on May 14, 2021 after therapy with Gretchen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very supportive and kind
Written on Apr 24, 2021 after therapy with Gretchen for 2 weeks