Gail Amalfitano, LMHC, LPC - Therapist in Florida

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

About Gail

Gail Amalfitano is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with nine years of clinical experience in Florida. She works with people who are dealing with mood problems, substance concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. Gail also lists relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, ADHD, and burnout among her areas of focus.

Her approach is grounded in person-centered care and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is one of the approaches she uses. Gail also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based work, and brief solution-focused strategies. Sessions typically include talking through current struggles, learning practical skills, and identifying patterns that keep problems looping.

Gail provides reading material, short videos, and handouts to support what is discussed in sessions. She often blends discussion with psychoeducation so clients can learn tools to manage symptoms like overthinking, low mood, or sleep disruption. She also addresses issues linked to chronic illness, caregiver stress, and adjustment after major life events.

In therapy Gail gathers background information, listens, and helps people spot patterns in relationships and behavior. She adjusts what she offers based on honest feedback from the person she is working with. Her stated methods include CBT, ACT, attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, and EFT.

Gail offers services in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Gail blends EFT, ACT, and attachment work online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions and how they affect patterns between people. It can help clarify attachment needs and repeated interaction cycles that cause distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and make choices that align with personal values while tolerating difficult feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people try new approaches to connection and closeness.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Gail will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods might fit best. The choice is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or reduce travel time. If video is difficult, alternatives like phone can require less bandwidth. Gail also uses handouts, reading material, and short videos to reinforce what is covered in sessions, which can help integrate therapeutic work into daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Florida, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Gail works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and related issues like sleep and eating problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centered style combined with Emotionally-Focused Therapy, CBT, ACT, attachment-based work, and solution-focused techniques.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Gail has nine years of experience as a psychotherapist working with mood disturbances, trauma, substance concerns, and a range of life challenges.

What credentials and location are on file?

She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida.

Does she work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the provided biography.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to start working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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