Last edited 06/02/2026
Identifies As
She / Her / Hers, They / Them / TheirsWomanWhiteBisexualBuddhism, ChristianityLGBTQIA+Living with a chronic disease, Millennial
Get To Know Me
In what ways have your personal experiences influenced your work with your clients?
My personal experience has had a significant impact on my work because I have experienced some of the same challenges. My own reproductive journey involved a infertility and two miscarriages before being blessed with three children. I've been through the sad, lonely and painful parts of trying to conceive as well as all the good, bad and messy parts of pregnancy, birth and the transition to parenthood. I've developed a passion for behavioral strategies for managing health conditions as I have coped with my own chronic health condition and perimenopause. I know my experience is likely different from yours, but it does provide a window for me to better understand what you are going through. I strive to be the type of therapist I hoped to find at these different life stages - balancing empathy from shared experience with knowledge and tools to make these transitions and challenges easier.
What is your style/approach to therapy?
I take a very collaborative, open, and empowering approach in therapy. I work together with each client to set goals for treatment, and put numbers to those goals so we can track progress over time. I balance time to talk about whatever pressing issues you are facing that week with tools and strategies to get you the results you are hoping for. I usually give suggestions for activities or tools to try in between sessions because making changes outside of the therapy session will help you make progress more quickly.
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Specialties
Specializes in
Loss/GriefFertility IssuesPregnancy, perinatal, & postpartum issuesPremenstrual dysphoric disorderTransition to new parenthood
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemAging related concernsBody image issuesChronic illnessChronic painCommunication issuesFamily issuesIdentity developmentLGBTQIA related issuesLife transitionsObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Parenting issuesPhysical wellnessPostpartum depressionSpirituality & religion based issuesStressWomen's issues
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyNarrative TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaCignaKaiserMeritain HealthNippon Life Insurance Company of America
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| First Session: | $160 |
| Individual Therapy: | $160 |
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 128899
Training/CertificationsMaternal Mental Health Professional Certificate Training, 2022, 16 hoursWomen with Trauma and Serious Mental Health Disorders, 2026, 6.5 hoursTreat Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Premenstrual Syndrome & Emotional-Dysregulation with DBT & CBT, 2026, 4.5 hoursAn Integrative Approach to Menopause, 2026, 1.5 hours2-Day Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification Workshop, 2022, 12 hours
Education
San Francisco State University, Master of Science in Counseling, Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, 2017 — A CACREP accredited program with a strong emphasis on multicultural counseling and Person-Centered Rogerian therapy. My thesis was on applications of Narrative Therapy. The program included two years of supervised clinical internships. The first year was at APA Family Support Services providing therapy for children and teens in Visitacion Valley in San Francisco. The second year was at San Mateo County Behavioral Health serving children and teens in Daly City.
Work HistoryI have over a decade of experience working with adults, teens and children experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, grief and life transitions. I currently work with adults providing online therapy through my private practice and with Alma and Allminds. I specialize in the transition to parenthood, reproductive grief (pregnancy loss or infertility), and coping with health issues such as PMDD and menopause. At the start of my career I worked with children and teens, and quickly learned that providing support for parents would have a profound impact on the entire family. I was inspired to work with parents in the early stages of parenthood to support families in building a solid foundation for a satisfying and loving family life. My specialty blossomed from there as I saw the challenges of pregnancy loss, infertility and menopause come up again and again for my clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Gail Kirk Poust, LMFT, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Gail Poust accepting new clients?
Yes, Gail Poust is accepting new clients for online therapy in California.
Does Gail Poust accept insurance?
Yes, Gail Poust accepts insurance, including Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser, Meritain Health and Nippon Life Insurance Company of America.
What types of therapy does Gail Poust offer?
Gail Poust offers therapy for individuals.
Does Gail Poust offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in California can book Gail Poust for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Gail Poust offer online therapy?
Yes, Gail Poust offers online therapy via video sessions to people in California.
How quickly can I see Gail Poust?
Gail Poust typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Gail Poust speak?
Gail Poust conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Gail Poust online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Gail Poust online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.