Gertie
Counselor, MS, LMHC, C-DBT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Brandon, FL 33511
Let's Connect (813) 565-2359

Hi there, my name's Gertie.
I specialize in working with women who are ready to increase self-esteem, grow through life’s challenges, and take ownership of their stories. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward, therapy can be a powerful space to reconnect with your strengths and rediscover your voice.
I believe that you are the expert on your own life. My role is to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and respect—offering support, tools, and insight without judgment. Times may be challenging; together we’ll focus on what matters most to you, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
No two women are the same; I believe in a flexible approach to help build emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and increased self-worth. I integrate evidence-based therapies for addressing anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, and substance use. I tend to structure sessions from a lens of CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution-focused modalities.
I provide a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space where you can be fully yourself. You don’t have to do this alone—let’s work together to help you take charge of your life with confidence and clarity.
And can I just say how proud I am of you for taking this first step? Therapy is a courageous act of self-care, and here you are, doing just that!
Call or Email Gertie Mallard-Teal now for a free 15 minute consultation - (813) 565-2359
Let's Connect (813) 565-2359

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
Cash, Paypal, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network
Gertie Mallard-Teal
Counselor, MS, LMHC, C-DBT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 565-2359
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH23449 Gertie Mallard-Teal
- In Practice for 5 years
- License: State of South Carolina 11117 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Gertie Mallard-Teal
Counselor, MS, LMHC, C-DBT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 565-2359
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Gertie Mallard-Teal
Counselor, MS, LMHC, C-DBT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 565-2359
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Gertie Mallard-Teal
Counselor, MS, LMHC, C-DBT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 565-2359