peace, clarity, change, healing…

when life feels heavy and you just need a place that feels safe enough to begin…

for all seasons of life

Gallo Counseling is a mental health practice offering online professional integrative therapy for individuals and couples in Florida. Our comprehnsive approach addresses emotional, cognitive, and spiritual well-being that supports meaningful growth toward healing, peace, and wholeness.

  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief & Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • PTSD
  • Panic
  • Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma

Online Sessions

All of our sessions are offered online.  Online counseling offers the same professional, confidential care as in-person sessions, with added flexibility and convenience. It allows you to access therapy from the comfort of your own space, which can feel especially supportive during busy seasons, times of transition, or when in-person sessions aren’t accessible. Many clients find that meeting from home helps them feel more at ease, making it easier to show up consistently and engage meaningfully in the work.

EMDR Therapy

We offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a highly effective, evidence-based approach designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. EMDR works by helping the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming or disruptive in daily life. Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where clients can experience lasting healing, emotional relief, and greater peace.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Integrated Counseling / Therapy?

Integrated counseling brings together different therapeutic approaches to support the whole person — emotionally, mentally, relationally, and (if desired) spiritually.

Rather than using a one-size-fits-all method, sessions are shaped around your unique needs, history, and pace.

This allows therapy to feel more personalised, flexible, and responsive — supporting real healing in a way that feels safe and respectful.

How is faith integrated into therapy (if at all)?

Faith integration is always optional and guided by the client.

Our lead therapist, Gina, has formal academic training and professional experience in both clinical therapy and theology. This means faith is integrated thoughtfully, ethically, and within appropriate clinical boundaries — never assumed, imposed, or used in place of evidence-based care.

Some therapists draw on personal faith without formal theological training. Gina’s work is different. Her approach is grounded in professional clinical practice, with faith offered as a supportive layer only if and when a client chooses it.

Therapy here remains clinically sound, emotionally safe, and respectful of each person’s beliefs and pace.

How many sessions do I need?

There’s no fixed number of sessions — therapy is not one-size-fits-all.

Some people come for short-term support around a specific concern. Others choose ongoing therapy to explore deeper patterns, relationships, or long-standing experiences.

We’ll talk together about your needs and goals, and we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you. You’re always in control of how long you stay in therapy

Do I need couples therapy or individual therapy?

It’s very common for both to be helpful.

Couples therapy focuses on the relationship — patterns of communication, connection, and the challenges you’re facing together. Individual therapy supports the personal experiences, emotions, and histories that each person brings into the relationship.

Often, relational difficulties are shaped by both shared dynamics and individual struggles. For that reason, some people benefit from couples therapy alongside individual support.

We can talk together about what feels most appropriate for your situation and adjust as things unfold.

Do I need to know what's "wrong" before staring therapy?

No. You don’t need to have clear answers, a diagnosis, or the right words.

Many people begin therapy feeling confused, overwhelmed, or unsure what’s wrong — only knowing that something doesn’t feel settled.

Therapy can be a space to slow things down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and gently find clarity together.

Is therapy confidential?

Yes. Therapy is confidential and held within clear professional and ethical boundaries.

What you share in sessions is private, with confidentiality only broken in specific legal or safety situations, which will always be explained to you clearly.

Creating a safe, trusting space is essential to this work.

What does a first session usually look like?

The first session is a space to slow down and begin gently.

You’ll be invited to share what’s brought you to therapy, at a pace that feels comfortable for you. There’s no pressure to tell your whole story or have everything figured out.

Your therapist will ask some questions to understand what you’re experiencing and what support might be most helpful, while also ensuring the space feels safe and grounded.

The focus is on getting to know you, creating trust, and deciding together how to move forward — one step at a time.

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