Gayle Bradley-Starkes

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About Gayle Bradley-Starkes

I am licensed in District of Columbia, Maryland, & Virginia with 29 years of professional experience as a mental health therapist. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage and commitment. I am delighted that you chose to get started to move forward on the pathway to your personal growth. I am here to support you in that process.

Areas Gayle Bradley-Starkes can help with

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Languages Spoken

English

Gayle Bradley-Starkes is serving from:

Maryland

Years in practice

27 years

NPI number

1033329503

License Details

DC LICSW LC302507, VA LCSW 0904003257

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