Gregory Gayle, Psy.D., M.Ed.
I believe that each person’s experiences are unique to themselves, and that there isn’t just one way to help someone find a good balance of mental health. What may be helpful for one individual, may not necessarily be helpful to you.
As a psychologist, I am committed to providing compassionate and thoughtful care where clients can feel seen, heard, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience and clarity. I believe therapy should be both healing and practical—offering not just insight, but also tools and strategies that clients can apply in their everyday lives. At the heart of my work is the belief that we are all doing the best we can with the resources available to us. Through compassionate listening, honest communication, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship, my goal is to support meaningful, lasting change that continues well beyond our work together.
My journey into psychology began in the classroom. As an elementary and middle school teacher, I witnessed firsthand how mental health affected my students’ ability to learn and thrive. That experience inspired me to pursue a career in psychology. I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Wright Institute in Berkeley and hold a Master’s degree in Education from Xavier University in Cincinnati. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, integrative, and trauma-informed, drawing from, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential/Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Systems and Attachment Theory, and mindfulness practices. As well, I take into consideration the impact that physiological, psychosocial and multicultural factors have on mental health.
My clinical training and experience have provided me with opportunities in a variety of settings that have shaped my understanding of human development and emotional well-being across the lifespan. I began providing therapy at the Wright Institute Clinic, the Berkeley CBT Clinic, and Marin Health and Human Services. I completed my predoctoral internship at AgeSong Institute, supporting elders in assisted living, and later worked as a family therapist at the Center for Family Counseling in East Oakland. My postdoctoral training took place at Highland Hospital, and, at the same time, I served as a Psychological Assistant to Paul T. Guillory, Ph.D. & Associates in Oakland. Today, I continue to provide a safe and inclusive space in my practice where I work with adults, including undergraduate and graduate students, who are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, life transition, grief, relationship issues, and stress-related concerns, and support them in reflecting, growing, and moving forward with renewed purpose.
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