Gail Sweet, M.A., LPC
Therapist in St. Louis, MO
Hi, I’m Gail! I’m a therapist at Marble Wellness.
My education and professional background:
My undergraduate degree is in psychology from William Jewell College. I received a Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University.
I worked in educational settings for many years, including for the Special School District, a preschool, and a public school district. After receiving my counseling degree, I moved into non-profit work, and my focus included doing intakes, assessing client needs, therapy sessions, and supervising. After 20 years with Epworth Children & Family Services, I joined Marble Wellness in 2021.
Clinical Specialties:
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Anxiety and depression
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Maternal mental health
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Counseling for teens
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Therapy for Men
Advanced or relevant trainings:
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Motivational Interviewing
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Love & Logic (Parenting Support/Approach)
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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Birth Trauma
How I like to work in therapy:
In therapy, we will talk through *your* story. We will give space and air to the things that you haven’t said out loud before or that haven’t had a chance to be explored to the depth you want. We will identify your stuck points but more importantly, we will find ways to climb over, walk around, or barrel right through those challenges.
I often do this with clients by building new thought processes. A lot of times we will talk about how to use relationships in your life—old ones or new ones!—as places to find support and rejuvenation. We will help you find the strengths you already have to help you in the face of stress, anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, and unwelcome life transitions. We can build new habits and routines that move you toward the goals you have for your life.
On the other side of our work together, you will feel more capable in the face of overwhelm. You will be able to experience sadness or nervousness without getting stuck in the quicksand of those emotions. You will know yourself better, and will be able to use that knowledge to start to thrive again. To enjoy not just the day-to-day but also to participate in the big moments again.
Fun fact:
I love reading books by Stephen King!
Learn more:
Check out my "getting to know you" video to learn more about me and my approach.
Begin Counseling with STL Therapist, Gail Sweet
Now you know Gail! We are so excited for you to get started with her in our Ballwin, MO counseling clinic, which can be the place you can begin to find progress. We can also chat via telehealth for online therapy in Missouri and online therapy in Illinois. Truly, anywhere in the state! If you're a Chicago resident, we have in-person therapy available in Chicago, too! Taking this first step is a big deal, so you are already making great progress! Just follow these simple steps and we will get started.
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Reach out to Marble Wellness
Our Client & Project Coordinator will be your first point of contact. She'll get you set up with a good match for your on our team, and talk first appointment details.
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Meet with STL Therapist, Gail Sweet
Gail is passionate about moms, teens, kids and also helping people with grief, depression, and anxiety. Meeting with her is a great first step in your counseling process!
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Start to live happy and calm again
Whether it's in-person, online, or park therapy, you and your STL therapist, Gail, will work together to help you start to live the life you've been longing for.