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Gaelle Affiany, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor and trauma specialist with advanced training and certifications in professional trauma work. Gaelle is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) in both Level 1 and Level 2, with current certifications as of June 2023. Gaelle is also a Board-Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider (BC-TMH), credentialed as of July 2023. Gaelle sits on the Subject Matter Expert board of her licensing board, the NBCC. Gaelle is trained in a wide range of approaches including relaxation techniques, stress management, self-regulation, mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, trauma desensitization therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Gaelle supports individuals and couples, exclusively through virtual sessions.
Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She also holds a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Union Theological Seminary—an institution rooted in historical criticism and interfaith engagement. Gaelle works best with people ready for change. She supports clients navigating life transitions such as marital concerns, new career paths, or complex family dynamics. She offers a safe, honest, and supportive space where healing and growth can take place.
Her approach is collaborative and tailored. In the first session, she works closely with clients to understand their holistic therapeutic needs and co-create a treatment plan designed specifically for them. Whether it’s managing stress, reducing symptoms, or uncovering the root causes of recurring patterns, Gaelle brings both compassion and clinical insight to the work. She welcomes clients from all cultural backgrounds, walks of life, and identities. She is especially passionate about helping women resolve life stressors and start to thrive both professionally and personally. She is fluent in Spanish within the context of therapy and is conversational in Haitian - Creole.
Years of Experience: 12 years
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect
Mind-body connection - Practicing mindfulness to draw together how the body feels physically and how the mind feels mentally; healing both physically and mentally
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Medical professionals' mental health - Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; addressing issues of burnout, hierarchical pressures, and vicarious trauma
Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals
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