Meet Dr. Gayle MacBride
Meet Dr. Gayle MacBride
Therapist. Real-talk. Sleep whisperer. Boundaries Badass.
Therapist. Real-talk. Sleep whisperer. Boundaries Badass.
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Candid therapy for overthinkers, people-pleasers, and the secretly overwhelmed who can't turn off their brains at night.
Candid therapy for overthinkers, people-pleasers, and the secretly overwhelmed who can't turn off their brains at night.
Member of APA, MPA, and CBT-I International Directory.
Licensed in Minnesota and New York and sees people in 42+ states (click to see if yours is included).
Feeling overwhelmed trying to juggle work, relationships, family, and everything in between? You’re not alone. A lot of high-functioning people—on paper, they’re doing great—are quietly exhausted, anxious, and wondering how much longer they can keep this up.
I get it.
You’re constantly showing up for everyone else, but when it comes to your own needs? They’ve been pushed to the bottom of the list. Whether you’re struggling with stress, burnout, insomnia, relationship tension, or just feeling stuck—therapy shouldn't be endless talk with no direction.
With me, we start by getting clear on what’s not working and what needs to change. Then we work toward that.
We’ll build practical skills to manage anxiety, stop saying "yes" when we mean "Hell no!", improve how you communicate, and reconnect with a version of yourself that doesn’t feel so depleted.
Therapy isn’t about being “fixed”—it’s about finally feeling like your life fits you. Let’s get to work.
Click here to get scheduled for your first appointment with me!
Who I Work Best With
Who I Work Best With
My clients are the high-functioners. The doers. The ones who everyone relies on. But under the surface, they’re over it—burned out, stuck, and wondering if this is as good as it gets.
Whether you’re:
A high-achieving woman who hasn’t slept in years and can’t say no without guilt,
A high-performing man who’s great at your job and terrible at rest,
Or a couple silently scrolling on opposite ends of the couch, unsure what’s next—
I offer therapy that’s focused, collaborative, and built to move you forward.
Ready to get going? Click here to get scheduled for your first appointment with me!
What I Do
What I Do
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—meaning if you’re looking for a therapist who just nods politely and asks, “how does that make you feel?”—I’m probably not your person. But if you want real talk, practical tools, and therapy that actually helps you feel like yourself again, you’re in the right place. I specialize in:
Anxiety and overthinking that hijack your day
Insomnia (CBT-I) that wrecks your night
Trauma and PTSD (with Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy)
Relationship issues, emotional disconnection, and conflict cycles
Boundary setting (for real this time)
Burnout, identity loss, and the deep “what now?” feeling
I’m also trained in the Gottman Method for couples therapy, and Discernment Counseling for couples who aren’t sure whether to stay or go. I earned my doctorate from the University of Toledo and trained at Western Missouri Mental Health Center. I’ve spent two decades helping people quit white-knuckling life and start reclaiming it.
Ready to Start?
Ready to Start?
Let’s define your deliverables—and get to work.
Still have questions about the logistics? I offer a free 20-minute consultation to help you sort out all those details.
Ready to get going? Click here to get scheduled for your first appointment with me!
As of 5/28/2025, this is the list of 42 PsyPact states:
Alabama (AL), Arizona (AZ), Arkansas (AR), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), District of Columbia (DC), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Idaho (ID), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Maine (ME), Maryland (MD), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Nebraska (NE), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), North Carolina (NC), North Dakota (ND), Ohio (OH), Oklahoma (OK), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), South Carolina (SC), South Dakota (SD), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), Utah (UT), Vermont (VT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI), and Wyoming (WY).
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