Gayley Cook

Ages I Work With

• Kids (ages 9+)

• Teens

• Young Adults

• Adults of all ages

• Couples

• Families

Who Am I?

Hi, I'm Gayley! I'm really glad you're here.

I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you need someone to sit with you through something difficult, help you make sense of your emotions, or offer practical tools to move forward, I'm here for all of it. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to what you need.

I especially enjoy working with kids, teens, and young adults who struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, and feeling overwhelmed. I know that talking about emotions doesn't always come easily, especially when you're still trying to understand them yourself. I want our sessions to feel comfortable enough that you can be honest, ask questions, and even laugh along the way.

I also enjoy supporting women through grief, pregnancy, postpartum experiences, and the many changes that come with motherhood. If faith is important to you, I'm happy to incorporate it into our work, but it's never an expectation.

A little about me! I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was just 21 months old, so navigating life's unexpected challenges is something I understand personally. Outside the therapy room, you'll find me cheering on Texas Tech basketball (Wreck 'Em!), spending time with my husband and our baby, watching Survivor, or loving on just about any animal I meet. I'm a big fan of long walks and slow evenings, and I hope to bring a therapy dog into my practice one day!

Before We Meet…

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you're not quite sure how to explain what you're experiencing. You might be constantly overthinking, putting pressure on yourself to get everything right, or feeling exhausted from trying to keep it all together.

For parents, it can be equally difficult to watch your child struggle and not know how to help. Anxiety doesn't always look like worry. Sometimes it's meltdowns, irritability, perfectionism, difficulty at school, or withdrawing from friends and family.

You don't need to have the right words or know exactly what you want to work on before coming in. We'll figure that out together.

Who I Work With

• Children and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or school and social challenges

• Young adults struggling with relationships, self-esteem, or life transitions

• Women experiencing grief, loss, miscarriage, or birth trauma

• Expecting and postpartum mothers adjusting to motherhood

• Parents navigating the challenges of raising children

• Individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or difficulty managing emotions

The Space I Create for You

I'm not here to tell you how to live your life or expect you to have everything figured out. I want to understand what's important to you, what's been difficult, and what you'd like to see change.

With children and teens, I focus on building a genuine connection so they feel comfortable opening up at their own pace. Whether we're talking through something difficult, learning new skills, or finding creative ways to express emotions, I want therapy to be something they feel good about coming to.

How Therapy Helps

Sometimes we get so used to pushing through difficult emotions that we don't realize how much they're affecting us. Avoiding uncomfortable feelings might help in the moment, but it doesn't always help us move forward.

In our sessions, we'll explore what's underneath those feelings, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and find healthier ways to cope. My hope is that you leave therapy with a better understanding of yourself, more confidence in handling life's challenges, and tools you can actually use outside our sessions.

Some of My Favorite Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Explores the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and helps you start to shift the patterns that are keeping you stuck.

• Person-Centered Therapy: At the core of everything I do. You set the pace. You lead. I follow, reflect, and support.

Fees & Insurance

Individual Therapy (53 minutes): $140

* Intake: $150

Couples/Family Therapy (53 minutes): $150 

* Intake: $160

Currently working on becoming credentialed with the following insurance providers:

• Aetna

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX)

• Cigna / Evernorth

• Oscar Health

• Oxford

• Carelon Behavioral Health

Gayley is hope to begin accepting these insurance plans soon! Credentialing timelines may vary, and we will notify clients once we are officially in-network with their insurance provider. Please sign up for a consult and we will reach out when in network. You can pay self pay until then.