About Us

Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Education, University of Mobile, 1980 

Juris Doctor in Law, University of Alabama; 1983

Master of Social Work, Louisiana State University, 2011

With 30+ years practicing law and 12+ years of experience in Social Work, Gay is an asset to both Acadian Counseling Center, our clients, and our community.

Gay has experience working in a variety of mental health settings including mental health outpatient clinic; in-patient medical hospital; cancer center; non-profit providing counseling and legal services for victims of domestic violence and drug court. 

In private practice for the last 7 years, Gay has rendered general mental health counseling, co-parenting counseling, custody evaluations, reconciliation therapy and marriage and family counseling. 

Gay specializes in:

• Relationship & Family Issues
• Parental Alienation & Reunification Therapy
• Child Custody Evaluations
• Anxiety Disorders
• Depression
• Domestic Abuse
• Life Transitions
• Stress
• Trauma Focused Therapy

Clientele: Pre-teens, teens, adults, young adults, parents, couples & families

As a counselor, Gay's goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches, we can explore long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be keeping you from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

If you're looking for supportive guidance through a challenging situation or are ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to helping you achieve your goals. 

I love spending time with family and friends. I enjoy travel especially to the beach and on cruises. My hobbies include reading and working puzzles. 

I am passionate about my career and find fulfillment in helping others to reach their full potential. 

Working through the issues you are confronting is not a destination but a journey. I am here to help you along your own distinct journey as you develop confidence and newfound skills to positively change your life. Any journey begins with that first, most difficult step which is to reach out to me.