Therapy With a Jewish Therapist
With Gayle Weill, LCSW
As an Orthodox Jewish therapist, I understand what it means to live with community expectations, and balance tradition and individuality.
Are you trying to hold together family, work, religion, community, but feel stretched thin? Has anxiety, overwhelm, or self-doubt started to take over?
I understand the pressures of being frum, without having to explain every detail or defend your choices.
Clients Come to Me When They
Feel anxious + on edge
Worry about being “good enough”
Struggle with parenting
Feel politically overwhelmed
Want more confidence
Need someone who “gets” their experience
When life is overwhelming for too long, you need a therapist who understands your world.
What Therapy With Me Looks Like
When we meet, you won’t have to translate your culture or values. We’ll start right where you are: within the context of your life, relationships, and religion.
You’ll have space to talk openly about what’s hard: the expectations, guilt, burnout, and uncertainty that can come with balancing family, religion, and identity.
Modalities I Use
Therapy with me is collaborative and active. We’ll talk, question patterns, and find practical ways to shift how you respond to stress, relationships, and challenges.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Helps identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts; supports practical coping skills and emotional balance.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Explores the deeper roots of your stress and relationships, helping you understand why certain patterns repeat.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Builds on what’s working to help you create small, meaningful changes that fit your life and values.
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Strengthens connection and communication between parents and children, especially in high-stress homes.Therapy with me is collaborative and active. We’ll talk, question patterns, and find practical ways to shift how you respond to stress, relationships, and challenges.
My goal is to help you feel calm, clear, and be in control of your life.
After Therapy Sessions, You’ll Be
Calm + centered
Clear on priorities
Less reactive
Able to set boundaries
Confident in daily decisions
Stronger in your identity
Lighter + more at ease
Therapy isn’t about changing who you are, it’s about helping you be more like yourself.
About Gayle Weill, LCSW
I’m an Orthodox Jewish therapist who understands the unique joys and challenges of living within a close-knit community. My approach is warm, honest, and nonjudgmental. We’ll talk openly about what’s really happening beneath the surface, with respect for your values and your voice.
I’ve been a therapist for over 12 years, supporting clients through anxiety, parenting challenges, adoption, and identity stress. I combine compassion with curiosity, helping you see patterns clearly and build real change.
Outside of work, I’m usually chasing my two toddlers, laughing with family, or sneaking in a quiet cup of coffee before the house wakes up.
Availability: I work with clients online in New York, Connecticut, and Florida
Education, Credentials, & Trainings
Master of Social Work, Yeshiva University
Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies, University of Connecticut
Certified Hypnosis Practitioner (since 2017)
EMDR Trained
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Circle of Security, Parenting (COS-P)
National Certification in Adoption Competency (Center for Adoption Support and Education)
3 Steps to Get Started
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Use the link below to choose your appointment time directly — no consultation call required.
Once you schedule, you’ll automatically receive a secure Zoom link and confirmation email with next steps. -
You’ll receive paperwork through my secure client portal. This allows me to learn about your background, values, and goals so our first session can be meaningful and focused right from the start.
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At your scheduled time, we’ll meet on Zoom and begin exploring what’s been on your mind — whether it’s stress, relationships, religion, identity, or daily overwhelm. Together, we’ll start building insight and tools that align with your values and help you move forward with clarity and calm.
