George Forsythe, LCPC
Alaina S. Gay, LMSW
Therapy, EMDR, Hypnosis, Coaching, Education
Meet George!
As a retired police officer, I have a passion for helping first responders, which drove the standing up of Driftwood Psychotherapy with First Responders in mind. I promise you are safe here. I have experience working with those recovering from trauma, substance abuse-related addictions, pornography, conflict resolution, crisis counseling, domestic violence, relationship conflict, and grief using an integrative approach including EMDR and hypnosis when appropriate.
I also volunteer as a Certified Field Traumatologist with the Green Cross assisting with the mental health needs of first responders, volunteers, and victims of man-made and natural disasters. I Am currently only accepting clients who are first responders.
I am proud to report that I have been hired as an adjunct professor at Divine Mercy University to teach in their Spiritual Direction program beginning in 2025. Additionally, I will assist as a residential facilitator for both the Spiritual Direction program and the MS in Clinical Counseling program.
Cognitive BehavioralTherapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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.