Meet Your Therapist

Dr. Althia Gayle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and Indiana. She earned her Master of Arts in Social Service Administration (equivalent to an MSW) from The University of Chicago. She continued her studies to get a Doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of St. Francis. She is an Assistant Professor focusing on Child Welfare and School Social Work. Prior to entering academia, she worked as a School Social Worker for nine years. Althia has over ten years of experience working with at-risk youth. She has worked with youth within the public school system, non-profit sector/social service programs, and community engagement events in the city of Chicago and in neighboring Suburbs. Althia is passionate about being an effective servant leader, advocating for youth within urban, educational settings, and influencing other compassionate leaders in social/emotional well-being and social justice efforts.