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she/her

Rethel GillPsyD

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Artistic, Calming, Empowering

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Focus areas

Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, IPV/DV, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships

Years of Experience

9+

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It is my goal to build a therapeutic relationship with you by creating a safe and healing environment where you feel safe to explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. 

License number

#27098

Therapy style

My training in community mental health settings was an incredible experience as I worked with people battling depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. I have also worked with clients convicted of sexually abusive behaviors. However, I am quite versatile, and I have worked with people needing help in many areas of their lives. I am a psychodynamically trained psychologist. I also believe in using an integrated approach when helping someone to understand the how and why of what got them to this point in their life. I have found that an integrative approach to therapy works best. If a client has a non-Western approach to coping with life issues, that can be integrated into the treatment. I adapt my approach to what is best suited for you the client. It is my goal to build a therapeutic relationship with you by creating a safe and healing environment where you feel safe to explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I have worked with many diverse populations from people who practice Native American spirituality, to people with a Yogic flavor to their approaches to life, to working with those in underserved communities. I have worked with people from all cultural backgrounds. I also have worked with people with diverse sexual orientations.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

BS - Performance Studies, Northwestern University MA - Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology PsyD - Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology

Interests

I have a strong Ashtanga/Mysore Yoga practice. I enjoy chanting Yoga sutras. I also enjoy practicing gyrotonics, hiking, walking and riding my Peloton bike.