Psychotherapy Services

Addictions

In my practice I specialize in the treatment of various forms of addictive behaviors, including sex addiction, codependency, love addiction, and alcoholism and chemical dependency. The pages below detail my treatment approach.

Group Therapy

Group therapy can enhance individual therapy by putting you in a safe setting where interpersonal issues can emerge and you can learn and grow. Sometimes seeing someone else grapple with conflicts you have, can help you appreciate your own struggles and help you learn how to deal with them in a more effective way. One … Continue reading Group Therapy

Depression

Dealing With Depression People often contact me because they are depressed. If you think you may be depressed, it is important to know that depression is not a sign of weakness. Depression in fact is an illness and there are actual symptoms. Here are some of them: Loss of interest in things that used to … Continue reading Depression

Anxiety

Dealing with Anxiety Many people I see in therapy suffer from anxiety. We all experience anxiety at times in our lives. Some of the symptoms of mild anxiety, and the more extreme form of anxiety, called panic attacks, are: difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, headaches, stomach pain, nausea, trembling, and excessive perspiration. Feelings … Continue reading Anxiety

Gail Appel, MS, LMHC, CASAC, CSAT