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Gail-Elaine Tinker, M.S., RM
3005 Brodhead Road #85
Bethlehem, PA 18020
p: 610-216-4319
e: get@tinkerpsychotherapy.com
w: www.tinkerpsychotherapy.com
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"I dwell in possibility" — Emily Dickinson

The Tinker Psychotherapy Advantage

Gail-Elaine Tinker, M.S., RM offers MORE:

  • flexible scheduling than 9-5
    schedules -days -evenings -weekends -email -phone
    even holidays…sometimes!
     
  • ways to access counseling
    -office -phone -email -house-calls
    office is centrally located in Bethlehem, PA, USA:
    off 191/rt 22 on 3005 Brodhead Road
     
  • ways to save
    low cost for individual and group sessions
    homework offered, so client may ‘work’ on own time
    cost-scales - payment plans
    therapy & coaching viewed as ‘investment‘ in self
     
  • ways to grow
    therapy, life coaching, reiki, advocacy
    free and low cost lectures, workshops, and blog
    group therapy lowers costs and speeds recovery
    family therapy offered
    holistic approaches to personal development
     
  • confidential and inclusive
    no report for insurance companies
    no limit or formal directive on your treatment
    professional office in mixed business building
    client directed treatment planning
    cash & check accepted, except advance arrangements
     
  • results for clients
    years of experience and satisfied former clients
    focus on ‘positive,’ not judgmental or shame-based
    creative solutions to life’s most difficult challenges
    client-centered approach, teach mindfulness
    applied APA ethics and non-discriminative
     
  • special skills add value for all client issues
    master’s degree in clinical and counseling psychology
    many years education/experience in addictions
    education/experience in pain/illness/somatic issues
    education/experience in PTSD treatments
    special interest in grief issues
    study and experience in Narrative Therapy
    extra studies in Genlin’s Focusing technique
    years of experience in Transformative Art and Reiki
    achievement of Master status in Reiki for teaching
    years of advocacy experience
    years of teaching and public speaking experience
    member numerous organizations to further education
     
  • open relationship with client
    therapist models honesty, communication, positivity
    client receives benefit of research on his/her issues
    therapist is not ‘blank slate’ but has boundaries
    client perceived as human not a ‘diagnosis’ (Humanist)
    therapy includes spirituality, per your wishes
     

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Tinker psychotherapy and Gail-Elaine Tinker, M.S. does not discriminate against anyone because of age, sex, marital/family status, race, color, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, place of residence, veteran status, physical disability, health status, sexual orientation, or criminal record unrelated to present dangerousness. This is a personal, ethical commitment, as well as required by federal law. I will always take steps to advance and support the values of equal opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic/cultural diversity. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please bring this matter to my attention immediately.

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