Magaly Gauntlett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor whose passion is to help clients who are struggling with past traumas, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety to find a sense of security and regain their self-confidence. She specializes in helping clients learn to refocus their attention on the present by utilizing Mindfulness techniques to reconnect with a feeling of safety and calmness. Her approach to counseling is one of connection with others and with families struggling with difficult issues.

Magaly believes becoming a therapist has helped her to develop active listening skills, empathy, and compassion towards others. She is also passionate about helping couples who struggle in their relationship. She believes that each individual has the right to feel comfortable with their partner to communicate any needs, desires, and struggles without hesitation or fear of being judged.

Magaly has completed Level 1 & 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and uses these interventions in her work with couples.

Magaly is originally from Lima, Peru. She obtained her Master’s in Mental health counseling from Nova University. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness. Magaly presently holds certifications in: Trauma in Young Children, Cognitive, Social and Emotional Development & Recognizing and Responding to Early Childhood Grief.