Gail Lalk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) in the State of New Jersey. She received her Masters Degree in Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University and she specializes in mental health counseling for adolescents and young adults. Because so many of the behaviors of adolescents are related to their family situations, she also works with parents who are looking for guidance in the parenting process.
Gail offers one-on-one counseling and family counseling. She also provides early intervention substance abuse screenings for adolescents who are mandated by schools, probation, or medical professionals.
Primary areas of specialization include:
Adolescents:
- anxiety and depression
- family conflict
- peer interaction difficulties
- trauma and crisis management
- low self esteem
- identity issues
- questions about college and career path
- illegal substance use and abuse
Adults (18-30):
- anxiety and depression
- family conflict
- gaining independence from parents
- relationship issues
- identity issues
- questions about college and career path
- illegal substance use and abuse
Parents experiencing
- Family conflict
- Uncertainty about how to launch children into independence
- Disagreements among parents regarding discipline
- Questions about what to expect in middle school, high school, and college
- Children who might be experimenting with drugs and alcohol
Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners, Licensed Professional Counselor number 37PC00448600 and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor number 37LC00220900