Gail Roberson, LPC
Compassionate narrative-focused counselor
Details
| Name | Gail Roberson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Missouri |
| Licensed in | Missouri, Arizona |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 35 |
About Gail
Gail Roberson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 35 years of clinical experience. She offers remote therapy from Missouri and draws on a mix of practical approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship or parenting concerns. She favors Narrative approaches alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based ideas, paired with client-centered and cognitive-behavioral techniques when useful.
Gail listens without judgment and helps people name the stories shaping their lives.
Background and approach
She focuses on changing unhelpful patterns and finding ways to live according to what matters most. Her practice emphasizes simple, usable tools. Sessions often include talking through current problems, learning coping strategies, and trying small behavioral steps between meetings.
She also supports people working through trauma, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related challenges, and major life transitions. Gail shifted to fully remote practice years ago and has used video, phone, chat, and text to meet people where they are. She reports that remote work can let people begin problem-focused work more quickly and fit therapy into busy lives.
Outside of therapy she travels with her husband and pets and writes children’s books about real-life challenges. That life experience informs her plainspoken, optimistic style in sessions. Her goal is to help each person discover practical answers that fit their unique life.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues among the things Gail works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Gail among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Gail among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Gail among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Gail among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Gail among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Gail among the ways she works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Gail among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Gail among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Gail among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Gail among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Gail among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Gail among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Gail directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Gail directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance approaches work online
Gail combines Narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed thinking to guide online work. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate the person from unhelpful narratives so different choices become possible. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then take committed action toward meaningful goals. Attachment-based ideas help identify how early relationship patterns affect current connections and guide steps toward healthier interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gail collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their concerns, values, and preferences. She often blends approaches so the work fits practical goals like reducing anxiety, improving communication, or managing trauma symptoms.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to regular sessions. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share thoughts between sessions, do brief check-ins, or work through exercises without scheduling a full call. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and try different ways of interacting with a therapist.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Gail help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Additional areas include parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and identity issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses Narrative ideas along with acceptance-based and attachment-informed approaches. Sessions are practical and person-centered, focusing on naming unhelpful stories and trying doable changes.
What is her clinical background?
Gail has 35 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She moved to full-time remote practice several years ago and has extensive experience conducting teletherapy sessions.
Where is Gail based and what are her credentials?
She is located in Missouri and holds the LPC credential. Sessions are provided from that base.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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