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Gail Wylde, LCSW

Experienced LCSW specializing in anxiety and trauma
  • Empathetic collaborative approach
  • Helps adults across lifespan
  • Accepts international clients

About Gail Wylde

Gail Wylde is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 20 years of experience supporting adults across the lifespan. She has worked in county adult services, crisis stabilization programs, and private practice, helping people address depression, panic, social anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem.

Gail practices with an empathetic, collaborative style that prioritizes attentive listening and partnership. She draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic principles, solution-focused strategies, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to customize care to each person's needs and goals. Her approach aims to translate insight into concrete, manageable steps toward improved functioning.

Gail helps clients tackle a wide range of concerns including stress, relationship challenges, grief, addictions, parenting and career transitions. She emphasizes working together to identify realistic strategies and build practical skills. Seeking counseling requires courage, and Gail welcomes adults who are ready to begin the work of change and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Gail Wylde have?

Gail Wylde has 20 years of experience.

Is Gail Wylde a licensed therapist?

Yes. Gail Wylde holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her California license is listed as CA LCSW 81197.

In which languages does Gail Wylde provide therapy?

Gail Wylde provides therapy in English.

Where is Gail Wylde located?

Gail Wylde is located in California.

How can I work with Gail Wylde as my therapist?

You can work with Gail Wylde through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Gail Wylde work with international clients?

Yes, Gail Wylde works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Gail Wylde cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Gail uses several evidence-informed methods to support clients online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and fosters self-directed growth - it supports issues like self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and is commonly used for panic, social anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.



Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Gail works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to select or adapt methods that fit their situation. This collaborative stance helps shape a treatment plan that feels relevant and achievable.



Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different lifestyles and needs. These options make it easier for adults to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and fit therapy into busy schedules while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor care to individual circumstances.

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