Gail Boahen, MA

Gail is a Resident in Counseling offering therapy to children experiencing school aged issues, navigating familial dynamics and young adults between navigating relational and identity issues, as well as live transitions.

Gail offers a compassionate space for individuals to receive support and bring in their authentic selves. She takes a warm and collaborative approach to therapy combining a playful interpersonal style with theoretical approaches centered in DBT. She is also rooted in relational cultural theory to create a space that feels balanced, supported, and empowering.

Gail believes that at the core of therapy is the relationship she develops with her clients. She has experience working with people across the life span, navigating difficult seasons and working with children with autism. Gail acts as a soft place for clients to land and progressively be challenged to achieve their therapeutic goals.

As a Ghanaian-American woman, who was raised in both cultures she is familiar with the challenges that come acculturation, being a child of immigrants, and navigating new spaces. She has a deep desire and interest to work with clients of varying cultural and religious backgrounds and instill a sense of confidence in her client’s growth journeys.

In her free time Gail loves to visit art museums, attend live music events, and lay in the grass. She also loves trying new foods and traveling when she can. If you are looking for a therapist that brings a sense of groundedness and exploration while guiding clients towards their therapeutic goals, do not hesitate to connect with Gail.

Expertise:

*Anxiety/Depression

*Life Transitions

*Relational issues

*Identity

Education: B.A., Psychology and Anthropology, University of Connecticut

M.A Mental Health Counseling, Boston College