Jan-Kees van der Gaag, MSW, LCSW

25 years plus experience working with anyone navigating life challenges and joys, including creative types, LGBTQI, and people and caregivers with Chronic Illness, Insomnia, Depression, Trauma, Anxiety and the world of work.

This has been a challenging two years for the all of us, and certainly many of us are re-evaluating our values, goals and well-being. I enjoy helping people navigate through the many turns our busy lives can take. Together, we can find meaning, and the impetus to propel us forward towards a full expression of who we can be. In this exploration we can look at how our interpersonal relationships, internal drives and stories, creative careers, financial life, unwanted behaviors/addictions as well as our emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical health intersect. Throughout I intent to create a safe, supportive environment used to discover, nurture and empower new coping, insights, options and solutions.
I have an extensive history working with Depression, Anxiety, Sobriety, Insomnia, Adjustment to illness/health, relationships, and creativity. I'm an interactive therapist who integrates various clinical approaches to create an individualized, goal oriented approach that supports your life values.
In addition to my private practice, I'm a clinical manager at a major local hospital fo all of their outpatient Oncology services. Prior to that for 10 years, I was a Clinical Supervisor at The Actors Fund (now the Entertainment Fund), helping professionals from all aspects of the entertainment industry create meaningful, rich lives through the ups and downs of the industry.