Gry Apeland, MSc, MA
Practicum Trainee; Program: Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology
Supervised by Grace Goodman, Psy.D. (PSY28905)
Pronouns: She / They
Hi, welcome! I am a pre-licensed therapist working at the Institute as part of my doctoral training. My doctoral program has equipped me to work with a variety of clients taking a person-centered and relational psychodynamic approach. As a child I often felt on the outside – like I was different – and so my aim is to make my clients feel like they are not on their own figuring themselves out, but that we are a team, working together.
Sometimes there are parts of ourselves we struggle to accept. Parts that feel too shameful to bring to light, but that might still play a part in how we relate to the people around us. I know the power of feeling seen and understood, and my goal for my work with my clients is to do just that – to provide understanding and empathy as we enter into the work of self-acceptance together.
As a queer, neurodivergent person, I recognize the importance of self-exploration and self-acceptance for my clients, as well as seeing themselves represented in those around them. As such, providing a safe space for identity exploration while also working to diminish shame and increase self-acceptance is vital to my work. This work also includes helping clients find ways to navigate relationships and community in light of their identities.
Specialties:
I provide support for growth in the following areas:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Healing from coercive control
- Relationship challenges
- Self-esteem/Self-compassion
- Perfectionism
- LGBTQ+ affirming therapy
- Trauma
- Neurodivergent affirming care
- College Transitions
Additional Information about my Specialties:
My Master of Science in the Psychology of Coercive Control have uniquely enabled me to work with clients who have experiences of domestic violence, religious trauma, attended high-control groups, or have experienced other forms of coercion or manipulation. I use psychoeducation to help my clients understand and make sense of their experiences and provide a safe space for them to decrease their shame and learn to navigate a new existence in the aftermath of their experience.
Presentations and Workshops:
Prior Experience:
- Sync Counseling Center, Sierra Madre, CA
- Fuller Psychological and Family Services, Pasadena, CA
- City Hearts, Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Dalane District Psychiatric Centre, Egersund, Norway
- Thrive Rescue Home, Pattaya, Thailand
Education:
- In Progress: Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology
- Master of Science in the Psychology of Coercive Control, University of Salford, United Kingdom
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of York, United Kingdom
Mission: My mission is to provide a safe space for children and adolescents who have been made to feel on the outside or like they don’t fit in. By providing a non-judgmental space, we can work on decreasing shame and empower youth to find self-acceptance and live boldly as who they are.
Email: GApeland@InstituteforGirlsDevelopment.com
Phone: (626) 585-8075 ext. 142