Mrs. Gala is very easy to talk to. I am very confident in her knowledge and experience and feel that I have an opportunity to learn alot. She has passion in her work and it shows in her conversations.
Gala Oliver-Singh, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Gala is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Gala. View 42 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Louisiana
Recent reviews
Gala is amazing and helped me get back on track this summer after a severe mental health crisis this spring due to work stress and lack of support. She has helped me navigate one of the most difficult periods of my life and I thank her for it!
More about Gala
- 17 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
“The Secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”- Socrates. Many of us were conditioned to accept and live with situations in our lives that we wanted to change but felt we could not or did not know how to. By seeking out counseling support, you have taken the first step to respond and not react and change your emotional climate.
I am Gala Oliver-Singh, and over the past 17 years I have had the privilege to witness numerous transformations occur when people just like you have taken the risk to have a different relationship with change by responding instead of reacting and be in trust instead of distrust with change. When we do our transformational work, we can experience the gifts of growth, joy, and opportunity that these changes are here to teach us.
I decided to become a Licensed Professional Counselor when I was a client, doing my own transformational work. This profession has provided an opportunity for me to help other people do their transformational work and learn to tell and live new stories that reflect the positive choices and changes they want to experience in their lives presently. My goal in pursuing a Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance from Louisiana Tech University was to use what I’ve learned in turmoil to actively bring others to a better position in their lives.
I have worked in a variety of settings with many different client groups. I have a demonstrated passion for and commitment to educating and empowering individuals and groups that have been historically marginalized, stigmatized, and oppressed, specifically ethnic, and sexual minorities.
I have facilitated personal growth support groups for LGBTQ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) young adults and served as a mental health consultant addressing identity development and the coming out process at a Safe Zone Training. I have provided individual, family, and group mental health therapy for children, adolescents and adults in outpatient clinic and community settings; provided individual and family therapy, intervention and support services to parents and students as a school-based mental health therapist; and was responsible for counseling, educating and empowering battered women and their children to make choices that result in safe, independent and violence-free lives in my position as a domestic violence family counselor.
My approach to healing, wellness, and mental health is client-centered, relational, and based on a flexible, collaborative approach. The goal of our counseling relationship will be to identify healthy new behaviors that you choose and to incorporate them into your life. I am here to help support, inspire, and motivate you to make those changes. Together, let’s create a healing, non-judgmental, safe environment to help you transform and live your best life.
SPECIALTIES:
• Ethnic and sexual identity issues (multicultural issues; LGBTQ issues)
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Youth development and adjustment (young adult counseling)
Also experienced in:
Parenting issues, Family conflicts, Coping with life changes, Career difficulties, Life purpose, Self-care
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy
Years of Experience: 17
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Blended family issues
Communication problems
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Licenses
Gala Oliver-Singh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942729777.
- LPC · Louisiana · 3105 · Expires June 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Gala Oliver-Singh
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Mrs. Gala is very easy to talk to. I am very confident in her knowledge and experience and feel that I have an opportunity to learn alot. She has passion in her work and it shows in her conversations.
Gala is amazing and helped me get back on track this summer after a severe mental health crisis this spring due to work stress and lack of support. She has helped me navigate one of the most difficult periods of my life and I thank her for it!
Gives good criticism.
Gala is kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. I’ve left every session with a better understanding of myself and feeling good about not only my current progress and growth but my potential to continue healing.
Great experience
A wonderful listener and extremely knowledgeable. Great analogies! Very helpful with advice and has given me hope bc other professionals have failed me.
She is kind, compassionate and incredibly intelligent. The way she uses metaphors and analogies helps me look at my issues in a different way. She truly is amazing and I am so glad I found her.
Gala is kind and funny! Makes you feel right at home on the first session. She is very knowledgeable and has a gentle way of guiding you through difficulties, while being a truthful perspective about the situation. I have love the last few months the with her and find it very helpful seeing her once a week!
Amazing therapist!’
Absolutely awesome and has helped me completely transform my life and mental health
She is the best!
While in a session with her, I feel I am speaking with a professional and a friend. She offers the absolute best, warmest welcome each session and checks in frequently throughout my days away. Some days I talk the entire time and when I don’t give her a chance to speak, without saying a word she allows a safe space for me to feel heard and validated. Gala has provided thought-provoking analogies and metaphors and fruitful exercises—all of which have completely altered and transformed my thinking, self-awareness, and whole life. I would recommend her to anyone ready to navigate and explore their inner self and work towards healing.
When I started this journey, I wasn't sure what to expect. Gala has made this self-care process so worth it! Each time we meet it's like hanging with an old friend .. I've laughed, cried & learned so much about myself (& her). I'm so grateful to have met & have her as my guide on this path of learning & understanding 'me'.
Gala is EXCELLENT. She has been patient, understanding and flexible in working through all of our conversations.
Awesome, amazing, and available.... superwoman
Absolutely wonderful!!
She’s the best!
Exceptionally amazing!!
kind and thoughtful without any judgement.
She makes this world better.
She’s the best
Gala is a compassionate, empathetic, respectful, and highly-skilled therapist. With her help I have made leaps and bounds with my mental health and relationships that I did not think were possible. Give this woman a raise!
Gala is the best! She really gets me, listens to me, hears me, and offers astute advice. My time with her so far has been really helpful.
She is insightful, kind, and smart...I appreciate her hard work...I really do
She's the most passionate, down to earth, relatable, and informative. You notice the love she has for her craft... grateful for the opportunity to know her.
Although I was nervous about finding a therapist through an app, Gala has been everything I hoped for and more. She meets me where I am and makes me feel comfortable enough to explore intimate topics. She does a great job of relating to me and helps me feel seen and safe in her care.
Gala has truly changed my life for the better in ways I was hoping for through therapy, but wasn't able to achieve until I found them. I feel comfortable, and Gala is incredibly easy to talk to about subjects I've never talked about with anyone else. If I ever get stuck on a thought, or confused by something, Gala pivots to adjust and helps me process anything and everything. Their insight and kindness is boundless. My life is x10 better all thanks to them and their work.
Lovely person with a big heart.
She is great.
I’m always looking forward to my next session with Gala. I feel relief knowing she is there and that I am supported by a trusted professional in my life. At different points in time, Gala has occupied the role of advisor, mentor, and friend on an as-needed basis. I would say there is a strong benefit to locating a counselor who understands you and your world view and who is someone you can be real with. I am happy to say that I feel this connection with Gala. With this trust we’ve built, it gives me confidence to work through some tough challenges in my life. Thank you!
Gala has been the best for my healing process. So thankful for her advice.
Gala is the best of the best. I’m so happy to have her in my corner.
Gala is a great person a d great at listening and saying shit I don’t wanna hear.
Gala is extraordinary...she is insightful, kind, considerate and simply tries to make things better. She brings the focus back to her client's well being...and she provides insights that just work. Thank you.
Gala has helped me restore my faith and trust in myself. She is genuine and easy to talk to. I would recommend her to any one.
Gala is amazing! She’s been helping me work through my emotions and teaching me that I need to take time for myself. I’ve been feeling a lot better since I’ve started counseling with her and I’m very grateful!
Very sweet and wise!
Gala has helped me tremendously over these last few months. She’s kind, courteous, funny, and always allows me to speak my mind with no judgement. I would recommend her to anyone
I love working with Gala she is amazing and tells me exactly what I need to hear and not what I want to hear...she’s learned me very quickly and listens to me and helps me to feel better and make better choices. I wouldn’t trade her for nobody! I’m coping much better bc of Gala’s consultations with me!
Amazing advice.
Gala was incredibly helpful for me while I was trying to get my life in order; she always reminded me of the positive strides I was making, and she taught me quite a few simple techniques to make my anxieties miniscule. I would easily recommend her to anyone I know that needs help with depression, panic, or anxiety.
I really enjoy talking to Miss Gala Oliver-Singh. It is so easy to open up to her.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gala Oliver-Singh offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Gala Oliver-Singh works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Gala Oliver-Singh speak?
Gala Oliver-Singh speaks English.
How many years of experience does Gala Oliver-Singh have?
Gala Oliver-Singh has 17 years of experience.
Where is Gala Oliver-Singh licensed to practice?
Gala Oliver-Singh is licensed to practice in Louisiana.
Does Gala Oliver-Singh accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Gala Oliver-Singh does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Gala Oliver-Singh offer?
Gala Oliver-Singh offers clients Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
How can I communicate with Gala Oliver-Singh?
Gala Oliver-Singh can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Gala Oliver-Singh?
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