LMHC, 27 years of experience
Online Therapy for Women - Feel More Like Yourself Again. Your calendar is packed. You’re juggling a checklist, responsibilities, and expectations. You wear multiple hats—as a professional, mother, daughter, partner, and caregiver. You’re trying to balance your career, household, and the quiet changes of midlife that no one really warned you about. All of this is becoming too heavy. And now, you’re starting to feel it—emotionally and physically. YOU'RE THE ONE OTHERS RELY ON—at work, at home, and in every role you hold. But lately, you’re anxious, stretched thin, & just not quite like yourself. You're wanting to reconnect with the version of you that isn’t running on empty. I’m Gail Gerbig, LMHC and Owner of Seaside Mental Wellness. With nearly 3 decades of experience in medical & mental health settings, I help women navigate anxiety, emotional burnout, and life transitions ... with practical tools for everyday life. WHETHER YOU LIVE IN A VIBRANT CITY like St. Pete or Tampa, a quiet little BEACH TOWN like Anna Maria or Siesta Key, OR SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN like Bradenton or Sarasota, emotional support for women in Florida is just a click away. CLIENTS DESCRIBE THERAPY AT SEASIDE as warm, authentic, calming, supportive, insightful, and empowering. ONLINE THERAPY AT SEASIDE is collaborative, solution-focused, and tailored to your goals so you can receive the emotional support you need without the stress of traffic, waiting rooms, or taking extra time off. LET'S CREATE A SAFE SPACE where you can gain clarity, build coping skills, and work towards emotional wellness. Together, we’ll help you navigate life’s challenges, grow, heal, and embrace the beauty in the everyday — even when it’s hard to see. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. This time is dedicated to YOU—and I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
YOUR FIRST SESSION is a chance to pause, breathe, and reflect —without any pressure or expectations. WE'LL SPEND TIME CONNECTING ON what brought you here, what you’re hoping to change or explore, and what challenges you’ve been carrying. Together, we’ll talk through your goals, explore a few supportive strategies, and begin mapping out what healing might look like for you. BY THE END OF THE SESSION, you’ll walk away with: - A clearer sense of how we’ll work together moving forward - A safe, supportive space to begin processing what’s been weighing on you - A few, small steps to help you move forward with clarity and confidence
With nearly 3 decades of experience in medical & mental health settings, I bring a calm, compassionate, and collaborative approach to therapy. Whether you’re navigating everyday stress or moving through a major life change, I’m here to walk alongside you with empathy, insight, and real-life tools. THERAPY AT SEASIDE is a space to slow down, to reflect, and to reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been overlooked or buried under responsibility. THE SEASIDE APPROACH is designed to help you build coping skills, reduce your stress level, and feel more like yourself again. We’ll focus on your thought patterns, your values, and identifying therapeutic tools (like CBT, solution-focused, mind-body, and mindfulness) that support you. We’ll explore what’s working, what’s not, and what’s needed to move toward healing, clarity, and emotional wellness. SEASIDE IS A SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR WOMEN WHO ARE: - Experiencing anxiety, emotional burnout, or chronic stress that feels hard to explain—but even harder to carry - Going through a life transition such as a breakup, job change / retirement, health issue, relocation, or a change in family dynamics - Feeling the emotional and physical toll of midlife changes like perimenopause and menopause - Seeking more clarity, confidence, or connection in their everyday life - Working on boundaries, learning how to show up more for themselves, and creating a sustainable self-care routine - Moving through grief, caregiving responsibilities, or age-related medical challenges - Feeling emotionally overloaded by the invisible labor of caregiving, relationships, career, or trying to keep everything running smoothly PLEASE NOTE: Seaside does not provide therapy for women in crisis or experiencing severe depression, suicidal thoughts / ideations, or complex trauma. If you're currently navigating any of these issues, I encourage you to explore a different provider who can offer that level of care and collaborate with any additional support that you’re receiving. SEASIDE IS NOT THE RIGHT SPACE FOR WOMEN WHO ARE: - Managing severe depression, mood disorders (such as Bipolar Disorder), or personality disorders that significantly interferes with daily functioning - Experiencing suicidal thoughts / ideations - Currently in crisis, requiring emergency mental health support, or have recently been Baker Acted - In need of specialized treatment like EMDR for trauma or PTSD - Seeking couples counseling, family therapy, or therapy for chi
AT SEASIDE, I support women navigating anxiety, emotional burnout, and life transitions —especially midlife changes like perimenopause and menopause. YOU MAY BE OUTWARDLY HOLDING IT ALL TOGETHER, but inside, you feel stretched thin, emotionally overwhelmed, or unsure of what’s next. You have been looking for a space to just breathe, to process, and to feel grounded again. SEASIDE IS A SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR WOMEN WHO ARE: - Experiencing anxiety, emotional burnout, or chronic stress that feels hard to explain—but even harder to carry - Going through a life transition such as a breakup, job change / retirement, health issue, relocation, or a change in family dynamics - Feeling the emotional and physical toll of midlife changes like perimenopause and menopause - Seeking more clarity, confidence, or connection in their everyday life - Working on boundaries, learning how to show up more for themselves, and creating a sustainable self-care routine - Moving through grief, caregiving responsibilities, or age-related medical challenges - Feeling emotionally overloaded by the invisible labor of caregiving, relationships, career, or trying to keep everything running smoothly MANY SEASIDE CLIENTS ARE high-achieving, self-aware, and caring women who often support others—yet find it difficult to offer themselves the same compassion. You may not know exactly what you need yet, but you know something has to change. PLEASE NOTE: Seaside does not provide therapy for women in crisis or experiencing severe depression, suicidal thoughts / ideations, personality disorders, or complex trauma. If you're currently navigating any of these issues, I encourage you to explore a different provider who can offer that level of care and collaborate with any additional support that you’re receiving. SEASIDE IS NOT THE RIGHT SPACE FOR WOMEN WHO ARE: - Managing severe depression, mood disorders (such as Bipolar Disorder), or personality disorders that significantly interferes with daily functioning - Experiencing suicidal thoughts / ideations - Currently in crisis, requiring emergency mental health support, or have recently been Baker Acted - In need of specialized treatment like EMDR for trauma or PTSD - Seeking couples counseling, family therapy, or therapy for children or teens
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you identify thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. At Seaside, I’ll use components of CBT to help you manage anxiety more effectively, reduce negative self-talk, and build more clarity and confidence to cope with stress in everyday life.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy helps to create awareness, reduce stress, and build emotional resilience. At Seaside, we’ll focus on techniques like breathwork, meditation, and body awareness to help you stay present and manage emotions with clarity. This approach enhances self-awareness, emotional balance, and overall well-being by giving you practical tools to navigate everyday life feeling more grounded, more empowered, and more like yourself again.
Solution-Focused Therapy is a powerful tool to help you discover your strengths and create lasting change. At Seaside, we’ll create a clear, actionable plan with small steps you can complete in your everyday life to build momentum toward positive, sustainable change.
Strength-Based Therapy focuses on what’s right with you—not just what’s wrong. In our sessions, we’ll identify and build on your natural strengths, resilience, and inner wisdom. This empowering approach helps shift the focus from problems to possibilities, allowing you to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Integrative Therapy blends components from multiple approaches to create a personalized plan that fits your needs, values, and goals. At Seaside, I’ll present components from therapeutic approaches like CBT, Mindfulness, Mind-Body, and Solution-Focused work to support your emotional wellness. This flexible and personalized approach allows us to meet you where you are—and to create a path that feels aligned, sustainable, and meaningful.