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Gayle MacBride(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PhD
AlabamaArizonaArkansasColoradoConnecticut
Anxiety - Couples counseling- Relationship issues-Insomnia & sleep issues- Trauma- Work stress-

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Professional statement

You are a high-achiever who appears to have it all together, but right now it feels like you are "white knuckling it". You have a demanding career, caregiving roles, and the expectations are relentless. Privately you are battling anxiety, emotional disconnection, or exhaustion. My clients are insightful, capable, and self-aware, yet often feel completely alone in their struggle. They don’t want surface-level support; they want care that is strategic, grounded, and genuinely effective.

My approach is direct, compassionate, and anchored in evidence-based methods that gives you a "push". I help clients restore clarity through actionable insight—not just coping skills, but truly focused on your goals. My work includes CBT-I for insomnia, trauma-informed therapy, and relationship work using the Gottman Method and Discernment Counseling. Clients often tell me I’m the first therapist who helps them feel both understood and meaningfully challenged.

With over two decades of clinical experience, I specialize in behavioral sleep medicine, anxiety, trauma recovery, and complex relationship dynamics—especially for women who look “fine” on the outside but know something fundamental needs to shift. My goal is always the same: to help you reclaim the parts of yourself you’ve had to silence just to get through the day.

I practice through Veritas Psychology Partners, a boutique private-pay telehealth practice designed for discerning clients who value discretion, responsiveness, and high-fidelity care. I’m licensed in 40+ states through PSYPACT, with additional licensure in New York. My caseload remains intentionally limited to preserve the depth and impact of each therapeutic relationship. While most sessions are virtual, I offer a small number of in-person appointments for clients in the Twin Cities metro area.

If you’re ready for thoughtful, strategic care that meets the complexity of your life, I’m here to help.


Message to clients

If you’re considering working with me, you’re likely someone who’s used to holding it all together—even when you feel like you’re barely holding on. My clients are intelligent, self-aware, and high-functioning, but they’re also exhausted. Many are quietly white-knuckling their way through stress, relationships, sleep issues, or emotional overload. You don’t need a therapist to tell you what’s wrong. You need someone who can help you recalibrate and move forward with intention.

Your time is valuable and in our work together, I’ll bring a direct, compassionate approach rooted in evidence-based care. I focus on practical insight—not just more coping skills, but strategies that create real, sustainable change. We’ll define clear goals, tailor the work to your life, and move at a pace that feels both respectful and effective.

Before we begin, I want you to know this: I take on a limited number of clients so that I can remain deeply present and responsive. If you’re ready for therapy that’s thoughtful, personalized, and designed to meet the demands of your real life, I look forward to working with you.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 22 years

Veritas Psychology Partners, Co-Founder and Psychologist, 2023 - Present

University of Toledo, PhD in Clinical Psychology, 2004

Licensure

Alabama: APIT 13863 - Arizona: APIT 13863 - Arkansas: APIT 13863 - Colorado: APIT 13863 - Delaware: APIT 13863 - Connecticut: APIT 13863 - Washington DC: APIT 13863 - Florida: APIT 13863 - Georgia: APIT 13863 - Illinois: APIT 13863 - Indiana: APIT 13863 - Kansas: APIT 13863 - Kentucky: APIT 13863 - Maine: APIT 13863 - Maryland: APIT 13863 - Massachusetts: APIT 13863 - Michigan: APIT 13863 - Minnesota: LP4678 - Mississippi: APIT 13863 - Missouri: APIT 13863 - Nebraska: APIT 13863 - Nevada: APIT 13863 - New Hampshire: APIT 13863 - New Jersey: APIT 13863 - New York: 027166-01 - North Carolina: APIT 13863 - North Dakota: APIT 13863 - Ohio: APIT 13863 - Oklahoma: APIT 13863 - Pennsylvania: APIT 13863 - Puerto Rico: APIT 13863 - Rhode Island: APIT 13863 - South Carolina: APIT 13863 - South Dakota: APIT 13863 - Tennessee: APIT 13863 - Texas: APIT 13863 - Vermont: APIT 13863 - Utah: APIT 13863 - Virginia: APIT 13863 - Washington: APIT 13863 - West Virginia: APIT 13863 - Wisconsin: APIT 13863 - Wyoming: APIT 13863 - Northern Mariana Islands: APIT 13863 - Idaho: APIT 13863

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Insomnia & sleep issues - Exploring ways to improve sleep patterns, develop healthy sleep hygiene, master relaxation techniques, manage stressors, reduce worrying, and address insomnia

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Work stress - Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; addressing challenging relationships with coworkers and bosses




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Gayle MacBride is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$220 (50min)
  • Initial session:$270 (50min)
  • Couples sessions:$245 (50min)
  • Family sessions:$245 (50min)
  • Discernment Counseling Initial Session:$500 (120min)
  • Discernment Counseling Follow Up :$400 (90min)
  • Extended Couples/Family Session:$370 (90min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • As needed

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