Dr. Andrietta Gayles, EdD, LMSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Austin, TX. Works with Anxiety, Depression and Emotional Disturbance. Sees clients online only. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Relationship Issues
• School Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Helps people make room for difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, and commit to actions that fit what matters to them.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Cognitive Processing (CPT)A structured therapy for PTSD that helps people examine and change beliefs about themselves and the world that formed after a trauma.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Online only

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Veterans

Fees

Individual sessions $150; sliding scale available

Payment methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Baylor University

Years in practice

2

Education & qualifications