EVERYONE HAS A STORY

Pacella Counseling

Change your day

You have the power to change your day. The therapeutic relationship is essential to the therapy process. A good relationship can empower you to make, take and accept hard changes, boundaries and goals. I welcome the opportunity to support you during this process.

Tomorrow is possible

  • 15 minute phone call

  • Assess your needs

  • Share an overview of your story

  • Determine if we are a good fit

Book your free consultation

Call now: (912) 580-0010

Specialties & Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression

  • Women's Issues

  • Grief

Expertise

  • Addiction

  • ADHD

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Codependency

  • Coping Skills

  • Dual Diagnosis

  • Eating Disorders

  • Family Conflict

  • LGBTQ+

  • Life Transitions

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Parenting

  • Peer Relationships

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Self-Harm

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Trauma and PTSD

Pacella Counseling office
Gwen Pacella

About Gwen Pacella

I have over 25 years of social work experience and specialize in helping others with depression, anxiety, grief, bereavement, eating disorders and trauma. I worked in hospitials, psychiatric inpatient faclitities, private practice and and in hospice.

I am also trained to provide EMDR services to adults and teens.

Qualifications

In Practice for 25+ Years

College of William and Mary
BA, 1997

University of South Carolina
Master of Social Work, 2000

Treatment Approach

I match clients with components of the classic therapies and experiential methods. While traditionally trained, I enjoy using art, eclectic, EMDR, and other experiential methods where appropriate with clients wiling to explore these options for additional growth.

Types of Therapy offered

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

  • Culturally Sensitive

  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

  • Eclectic

  • EMDR

  • Relational

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Narrative

  • Person-Centered

  • Play Therapy

  • Positive Psychology

  • Expressive Arts

Client Focus

  • Teens

  • Adolescents

  • Adults

  • Elderly

  • Individuals

  • Couples

  • Families

  • Depression

  • Women’s Issues

  • Grief

In-Person or Virtual

Appointments available in person or virtually via DOXY.

Accepting new clients

I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to develop a greater awareness of their thoughts and responses to the world. I work from a strengths perspective and I assist clients to build skills for lasting change and self understanding. I use traditional therapies, EMDR, art and experiential methods.

Fee Structure

Individual Sessions, 50 minutes - $150

Couple Sessions, 50 minutes - $150

Insurance accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, & Medicare

If you have other insurance, I will provide a superbill-receipt that you can use to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement claims.

Payment forms accepted: Cash, check, credit cards, Venmo, Paypal & Zelle

Contact

gwenpacellalcsw@gmail.com
(912) 580-0010

Office Location:
2465 Demere Road
Suite 209
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

Located in the Shoppes at Demere
above Pet Exchange & Live Oak Tavern