Gretchen Shay, LCSW
- Alabama
- IL LCSW 149013908, AL LICSW 4865C
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About Gretchen
I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in Illinois and Alabama with over 13 years of experience working as a social worker/therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, addiction, co-dependency, interventions and family dynamic issues. I also have experience working with individuals going through various medical diagnosis as well their caregivers from diagnosis to end of life and grief and loss therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you! Read more Show less
What Gretchen helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsEating disordersDepressionRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues