Gila Mashiah Bakar, MSW, Therapist

 I am a dedicated and compassionate social worker with an impressive 20 years of experience, providing essential support to individuals and families in need.

My extensive experience spans the field of domestic violence, helping individuals navigate difficult relationships that impact their daily lives. Additionally, I bring many years of expertise in working with those affected by catastrophic accidents, aiding them in coping with changes and the strain it places on family dynamics. This includes specialized support for PTSD, anxiety, and major depression.

I have also dedicated my efforts to assisting teenagers and young adults facing the challenges of everyday life. Moreover, I possess several years of experience working with senior citizens and their families. I guide them through the challenges associated with conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Furthermore, I specialize in addressing compassion fatigue, a common emotional strain experienced by caregivers. I offer targeted therapy to alleviate the unique stressors faced by those caring for individuals with significant challenges. My therapeutic approach is marked by active listening, employing a client-centered and non-judgmental methodology to create a supportive and empathetic space for my clients

Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work

Pre-licensed psychotherapist / Registered Clinical Social Work Intern

 Full rate is $125 however sliding fee is available as low as $70 per hour. 

English and Hebrew

 A Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in Florida is an individual who has met specific educational and examination requirements and is in the process of obtaining the supervised experience needed for full licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state. 

The ultimate goal of this internship period is to prepare the individual for practice as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), ensuring they have the necessary practical experience and professional supervision to provide competent and ethical clinical services.

In summary, a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in Florida is a professional in training. They work under supervision to meet the requirements for full licensure as an LCSW and provide clinical services while accumulating the required experience.

Gila is registered as an intern until 2029 but anticipates being fully licensed in 2027.

Gila's Florida Department of Health license number is ISW19613.

Gila is supervised by Sarah Reyes, LCSW and can be reached at sarah@readytoelevate.org