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Denise Gallo, AASW

AASW social worker specializing in trauma
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Speaks four languages

About Denise Gallo

Denise Gallo is an experienced Australian social worker with 34 years of practice, credentialed with the AASW - the Australian Association of Social Workers. She combines an extensive background in statutory Child Protection with a compassionate, client-centered approach that respects each person’s unique story and needs.

Denise works with a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses related issues such as attachment difficulties, family and blended family problems, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and challenges tied to adoption, abandonment, aging, divorce, and domestic violence. Her clinical toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based and client-centered methods, mindfulness, narrative and solution-focused therapies, somatic techniques, and trauma-focused work.

Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Italian, Denise has traveled internationally while working in statutory Child Protection and brings that broad perspective into therapeutic work. She emphasizes sensitivity and respect in every interaction and tailors dialogue and treatment plans to reflect each client’s specific goals and circumstances. A mother of six and a Catholic woman, she values the courage it takes to begin therapy and acknowledges that first step.

Denise practices from Australia and is not currently accepting new clients, nor is she working with international clients at this time.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Denise Gallo have?

Denise Gallo has 34 years of professional experience.

Is Denise Gallo a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the AASW credential - a membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

In which languages does Denise Gallo provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Where is Denise Gallo located?

Denise is located in Australia.

How can I work with Denise Gallo as my therapist?

You can work with Denise through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Denise Gallo work with international clients?

No. Denise Gallo does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Denise Gallo cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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