Alaina Gay, LCSW-C
CBT; Trauma-focused
Meet Alaina!
Alaina, a proud Philadelphia native and devoted EAGLES fan, is a licensed therapist who brings a unique and deeply informed perspective to the field of mental health.
With a career spanning over two decades in law enforcement—including distinguished service with the Baltimore City Police Department and the Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff—Alaina has cultivated an extraordinary ability to connect with individuals facing crisis and trauma. Her extensive training as a Hostage/Crisis Negotiator, Peer Support Team member, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor has laid a strong foundation for her clinical work, which is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
These evidence-based approaches allow her to help clients identify and restructure harmful thought patterns, process traumatic experiences, and foster emotional resilience. Alaina’s therapeutic work is driven by a passion for healing and a belief in the transformative power of trauma-informed care, helping clients reclaim control over their lives with compassion, structure, and renewed purpose.
