Priya Gill, LGPC
Priya Gill, LGPC serving as a therapist here at Bloom Health Centers. We welcome Priya, as she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience here to better serve our communities.
Priya started her university experience at Montgomery College in Rockville. Then, she transferred to University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) after two years, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in May 2014. Driven by a passion for mental health and well-being, Priya pursued advanced studies at Hood College in Frederick, MD, achieving a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, which she completed in January 2024.
Priya’s professional experience began with a significant role as a Senior Employment Specialist at Mosaic Community Services in Baltimore, MD, from April 2015 to January 2020. In this position, Priya dedicated herself to supporting clients with mental health challenges in finding meaningful employment opportunities. Her responsibilities included creating individualized rehabilitation treatment plans rooted in evidence-based practices, assisting clients with symptom management, and developing job-seeking skills. Priya also established strong relationships with employers to align job opportunities with clients' interests and skill sets.
Professional Background and Expertise
In March 2020, Priya transitioned to the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers in Rockville, MD, where she served as a Student Support Services Representative until June 2020. Her role involved entering and updating students' inventory and internal controls exams in the Access database and collaborating with professors to address students' needs in passing bookkeeping exams.
From August 2020 to March 2022, Priya took on the role of Supported Employment Specialist/Rehabilitation Counselor at Cornerstone Montgomery in Silver Spring, MD. Priya provided vocational support to clients with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders, helping them overcome barriers to employment. Utilizing motivational interviewing techniques, she supported clients in managing psychiatric symptoms and achieving their identified goals.
Her career progressed at Cornerstone Montgomery, where she was promoted to Program Supervisor in March 2022, a position she held until June 2023. In this supervisory role, Priya led a team of rehabilitation counselors and employment specialists, provided training, coordinated team meetings, and offered consistent support and mentoring through direct supervision.
More About Priya Gill, LGPC
Following this, Priya joined Heuristic Therapeutic Services in Germantown, MD, as a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Coordinator from July 2022 to September 2023. My duties included conducting regular visits for adults and minors with mental health diagnoses, assisting clients in obtaining entitlements such as SSI, Medicaid, food stamps, and housing, and helping clients manage activities of daily living (ADLs).
Most recently, Priya served as a Therapist Intern at Washington Psychological Wellness in Gaithersburg, MD, from January 2023 to December 2023. Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, Priya provided individual therapy sessions, conducted intake assessments, administered diagnostic tools, and formulated comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs. She also facilitated women's group therapy sessions and engaged in ongoing professional development activities, enhancing my clinical skills through supervision sessions and case consultations.
In addition to English, Priya can professionally speak Punjabi to serve more patients in the community.
In her free time, Priya enjoys hiking, running, and traveling.
Specified areas
Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Codependency, Coping Skills, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Family Conflict, Grief, Mood Disorders, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Substance Use
Ages
Adolescents (13-17), Adults (up to 40), Adults (41-64), Geriatric (65+)
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