CHANGE YOUR DAY

You have the power to change your day. The therapeutic relationship is essential to the therapy process. A good relationship can empower you to make, take and accept hard changes, boundaries and goals. I welcome the opportunity to support you during this process.

How you’ll feel

TOMORROW IS POSSIBLE

BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION.

  • 15 minute phone call

  • Assess your needs

  • Share to an overview of your story

  • Determine if we are a good fit

Call for a free 15 minute consultation now - (912) 580-0010

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression

  • Women's Issues

  • Grief

Expertise

  • Addiction

  • ADHD

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Codependency

  • Coping Skills

  • Dual Diagnosis

  • Eating Disorders

  • Family Conflict

  • LGBTQ+

  • Life Transitions

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

  • Parenting

  • Peer Relationships

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Self-Harming

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Trauma and PTSD

About Gwen Pacella

I have over 20 years of social work experience and specialize in helping others with depression, anxiety, grief, bereavement, eating disorders and trauma. I worked in hospitials, psychiatric inpatient faclitities, private practice and and in hospice.

I am also trained to provide EMDR services to adults and teens.

Qualifications

In Practice for 23 Years

College of William and Mary
BA, 1997

University of South Carolina
Master of Social Work, 2000

Treatment Approach

I match clients with components of the classic therapies and experiential methods. While traditionally trained, I enjoy using art, eclectic, EMDR, and other experiential methods where appropriate with clients wiling to explore these options for additional growth.

Types of Therapy offered

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

  • Culturally Sensitive

  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

  • Eclectic

  • EMDR

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Narrative

  • Person-Centered

  • Play Therapy

  • Positive Psychology

In Person or virtual

Appointments available in person or virtually via DOXY.

Client Focus

Who is this for?

Teens, adolescents, adults & elderly

Participants:

Individuals, Couples, Families

Specialties:

Depression, Women's Issues, and Grief

Accepting new clients.

I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to develop a greater awareness of their thoughts and responses to the world. I work from a strengths perspective and I assist clients to build skills for lasting change and self understanding. I use traditional therapies, EMDR, art and experiential methods.

FEE STRUCTURE

  • Individual Sessions, 50 minutes - $150

    Couple Sessions, 50 minutes - $150

    Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
    Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

    I will provide a superbill-receipt that you can use to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement claims.

Contact

gwenpacellalcsw@gmail.com
(912) 580-0010

Office Location:
2465 Demere Road
Suite 209
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522