Gael Maurice Krajzman Johns
They/Them/Theirs
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSWThey/Them/Theirs
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSWGaël has over 11 years of clinical experience working with people across the lifespan with current and past experiences of sexual/physical violence, torture, living in supportive housing, hoarding issues, substance use/abuse, grief, and trauma. Gaël is trained to provide EMDR, one of the top nationally-recognized modalities to address trauma and other distressing life experiences. Gaël has extensive experience working with those whose sexuality, gender expression, and relationship styles are considered non-traditional. They are a native French speaker.
Gaël believes that vulnerability is the driving force that connects us to one another and to our own selves; it is often daunting to share our suffering while remaining present and connected. Whether you're seeking relief from personal pain, collective suffering and institutional oppression, rediscovering inner strengths, or finding a deeper connection to yourself and others, Gaël is here to provide an affirming and nonjudgmental space for exploration of your individual subjective experience.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Gender identity & transgender health - Exploring gender identity, including trans, non-binary, and gender variant identities; support throughout the process of transition
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Years of Experience: 6 years
Scaling Up, EMDR Basic Training, 2022
Silberman School of Social Work, Hunter College, Masters of Social Work, 2017
New York: 092689
English
French