Gayle Hillyard

Gayle Hillyard

I have a love for witnessing emotional, physical and spiritual healing. The transformations that I have been a part of have been a beautifully awe-inspiring experience.  I have dedicated my time to growing personally and professional, to allow me to show up authentically and proficiently to support my client's growth.

​​I understand the importance of creating a safe, supportive environment, that is judgement free. I individualize treatment by attending to the unique needs of each person I work with. Through our healing work you can build resources by repairing things that were lacking in your developmental history.

We can increase your understanding on how stress and trauma gets stuck in the nervous system, and body, which lead to physical, mental and behavioral symptoms.  I can support you in building coping strategies to shift the symptoms that bring you in for support.  We can work together to help you heal your nervous system, and help you be the person you dream to be.

The beauty of Somatic Experiencing is that we work at a pace that is optimal for your system, and increase your capacity to have agency over your mental health growth.  We can identify where you are stuck in survival response (fight, flight, freeze), and work towards creating an internal state that has a greater sense of safety and stability. This work can release what is stored in your body, create the healing within, and lessening physical symptoms. ​

My therapeutic modalities consist of Somatic Experiencing, EMDR/ Attachment Focused EMDR, CBT, Gestalt and Psychodrama. I am EMDR Certified and SEP Practitioner with Certificate.  This means that I have met a standard of consultation, clinical practice and continuing education to provide EMDR therapy.  I incorporate Somatic Experiencing techniques in my EMDR therapy.  Somatic touch work is an option if that feels safe for your body.

Please reach out and ask any questions that you have about me or the therapy process.

Specialties

• Active Duty Military
• Addiction
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Adults abused as children
• Anxiety Disorders
• Behavioral Issues
• Chronic Pain/Fibromyalgia
• Complex PTSD
• Couples Counseling
• Depression
• Developmental Trauma
• Early Childhood Attachment Disturbances
• First Responders
• Grief and Loss
• Birth Trauma
• Relational/Relationship Issues
• Self-Esteem
• Intergeneration Trauma
• Domestic Violence
• Sexual Abuse