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Our Story Starts Here<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Official Launch<\/span><\/p>GDC officially launched in September 2017<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Leading Through a Global Pandemic<\/span><\/p>With growing expertise in telehealth practice, GDC became a national resource as providers rapidly transitioned to virtual care<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Increasing Impact<\/span><\/p>Responding to the need for more impactful and engaging workplace wellness services for helping professionals, GDC began more formally offering consulting services to non-profits and community based organizations.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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An Idea<\/span><\/p>GDC began as an idea in 2016 with an aim of decreasing stigma in minority communities while modernizing and normalizing mental health care through technology<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Growing Group Practice<\/span><\/p>As demand for online services grew, GDC expanded to a group practice in less than a year<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Increasing Access to Care<\/span><\/p>Recognizing employment and financial burdens produced by the pandemic, GDC launched the Access Initiative (AI) Program focused on increasing access to reduced cost wellness coaching services powered by graduate level interns<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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our story starts here<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

GDC was launched in 2017 as a solo practice with the goal of decreasing stigma & increasing access to quality mental health care within minority communities, through the innovative use of technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since then, we've grown into a group of diverse clinicians taking a collaborative approach to achieve a shared vision of communities with equitable mental health care for all marginalized people and those who serve.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our Values <\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Community & Support<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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No one heals in isolation. We build spaces where connection is possible.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Diversity & Inclusion<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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We celebrate the full spectrum of the human experience. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Access & Equity<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Mental wellness shouldn't be a luxury. We actively work to close the gap.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Education & Development<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Growth is ongoing - for our clients, our partners, and our team.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Leadership Team<\/h2>Clinicians & Corporate  Collaborators<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Melissa Douglass<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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My goal as the leader of GDC is to increase access to diverse clinical professionals as we utilize technology to aid in reaching mental health goals through an equity lens.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/span><\/span>
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CJ Jones, LCSW <\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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My goal in leadership within GDC is to increase access through partnerships, create effective systems, and support our team in providing exceptional quality care to our clientele.<\/span><\/div><\/span><\/span>
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Asha Clark<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

LCSW, BC-TMH (she\/her)<\/p><\/div>

My goal as the leader of GDC is to increase access to diverse clinical professionals as we utilize technology to aid in reaching mental health goals through an equity lens.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/span><\/span>
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 Our Approach<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>

How we approach care is rooted in 3 core principles:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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truama-informed<\/strong><\/p>\n

We understand that your history shapes your present, and we hold space for that with care and without judgement.<\/p>\n

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culurally-responsibe<\/strong><\/p>\n

we honor the role that culure, identity, and lived experience play in mental health.  representation matters here - always.<\/p>\n

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inclusive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every person who walks through our virtual door deserves to feel seen, safe, and supported.<\/p>\n

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Hybrid Care Right From Home<\/span><\/h2>Though we are based on St. Louis, Missouri - we aspire to reach beyond the confines of state lines.  All individual services, such as personal counseling, are provided virtually. <\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Remote and Digital Care<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Though we are based in St. Louis, Missouri - we aspire to reach beyond the confines of state lines, All individual services, like personal counseling, are provided virtualy.<\/p>\n

The first step to starting your counseling journey is completing your online pre-screen, a 5-minute survey to get to know you, what you're looking for, and your concerns so we can serve you better. <\/p>\n

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Take Me to The Pre-Screen<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Join Team GDC.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

At Goal Driven Counseling we pride ourselves on our diverse, supportive, and committed team who are representative of the clients we serve. Although our team is virtual across states, our company culture is one that is inclusive, affirming, and empowering no matter the distance.<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Let's get connected! GDC Wellness is continually growing and we'd love to have you on our team. Reach out <\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Get In Touch<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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