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Gail Kirk Poust, LMFT, medical provider specialize in Counseling & Therapy
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Gail Kirk Poust
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
LMFT
Counseling & Therapy
12 years of experience
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About Gail
Gail is a licensed marriage and family therapist working with individual adults in California who are experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and life transitions. She provides trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. She has a special interest in women's issues and has additional training in strategies for coping with PMDD, pregnancy/postpartum, perimenopause/menopause, pregnancy loss, and infertility.

Gail creates a calm, accepting, and encouraging space for people to share about their thoughts and feelings. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process where individuals are equal partners in setting goals and determining what tools work for them. Gail wants every individual to leave therapy feeling empowered with the tools they need to handle all of life's challenges.
Licensed state
California
NPI number
1619351129
Languages
English

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Specialties & conditions treated
Specialized in
Counseling & Therapy
Treats the following conditions
Relapse prevention
Grief and Loss
Anger Management
Insomnia
Depression
Mood disorders
Mood Disorder
Anxiety
Postpartum Care
Non-medication treatment for anxiety
Puberty concerns
Trauma
Behavioral therapy
Relationship issues
Stress management
Attachment issues
Sexual health
PTSD
Relationship issues
ADHD
Treatment philosophy & approaches
Gail utilizes Narrative Therapy as the foundation for her integrative approach. Narrative therapy helps the individual to explore the stories they tell about themselves, and that others tell for them. It empowers people to take control of their life story and craft a present and future that aligns with their identity, values and goals. She incorporates research-backed tools and strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Therapy. These tools help individuals see tangible results and make lasting changes in their lives.

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Experience
Allminds
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2022 - Current
Wellspring Psychotherapy Center
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2020 - 2022
A Better Way
School-Based Clinician
2019 - 2020
Fruge Psychological Associates, Inc.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
2017 - 2019
San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
2015 - 2016
APA Family Support Services
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
2014 - 2015
Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
Marriage, Family and Child Counseling
2014 - 2017
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Anthropology and Sociology double major
2003 - 2007
Associations, awards, and other resources
Association
  • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), East Bay chapter
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