Gay Tate

WTC Therapist

Degrees & Licenses:

PhD - Immunology
MSS - Masters in Social Service
MLSP - Masters in Law and Social Policy
License - LSW - Licensed Social Worker

Education:

Wheaton College (1971-1973,1974-1975)
Williams College (1973-1974)
Boston University, School of Medicine (1977-1983)
Bryn Mawr College, Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research (2005-2008)

Theoretical orientation: Holistic approach from an ecological perspective with a strong focus on connection between emotional and physical health. Cognitive/Behavioral. Feminist.

Areas of expertise: Addiction/Depression; Autism Spectrum Disorders and their impact on family systems

Treatment modality: Individual, group and family therapy

Other revelant work and volunteer experience:

2004 to present: Facilitator for The Family Program of PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization - Achieving Community Together), an educational support group for family and friends of loved ones in active addiction
2005 to present: Family Education Committee, Bucks County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
National Autism Association, Pennsylvania Chapter Volunteer