Connect to the Real You!
Hello & Welcome
Use this site as your resource to self-empowerment. Look around, see where it leads you. Go at your own pace and find what interests you.
Please, if you have questions or want more information, just hit the “Contact Us” button. Email, text or call. It’s not easy at first, but you’re probably in the right place.
Your journey begins here!
“Connect to the Real You,” means, within a confidential, professional counseling, setting that self-discovery happens. Here you can realize your own inner strength and learn about what you may need in your life to feel better. It’s a safe place talk about whatever it is that’s bothering you.
Below is brief explanation to help you navigate the site.
About Page: Here you will learn a little about Atlantic Bay Counseling and Bill Gately and you’ll get a sense of his counseling style.
Blog Page: Check out articles that you may find interesting or thought provoking. Here you will find a variety of topics listed by category. Here you will find articles related to different life challenges including articles about loss and grief.
Services Page: Here, you will get a sense of some of the services we offer. Click the services page at the top of this page to see just some of the services we provide. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us to inquire how we might be able to help you.
Loss & Grief Page: As a “certified grief recovery specialist,” I have compiled a list of types of losses that most of us experience at some point in our lives. Grief recovery has been a focus of my professional career. We also have different support groups that may interest you.
LGBTQ Page: Here we offer guidance, answer questions and provide support to individuals and families who are struggling with what it means to be gay or bisexual, or lesbian, trans, queer and non-binary.Talk to us about any upcoming support groups that may interest you.
Contact Page: If you have a question or wish to make an appointment, you can fill out the appointment form on this page the Contact page or in the heading above.
Your Healing Begins Here
Welcome! This site serves as a guide for those experiencing the pain of significant loss regardless of the cause. If you or someone you love is feeling overwhelmed with sadness, numbness or depression, take a look at how we can help.
You are Not Broken!
You’re not broken, you’re sad, there’s a difference. Grieving is the normal and natural response to a significant loss. We are here to listen. We don’t try to “fix” you because you’re not broken, you’re sad.
You are Not Alone!
It’s true, you’re not alone. It might not feel like it but you are not alone. You have the support of others who like you, have known terrible grief. You will read more about this on another page.
“The only way through grief is through grief.”
It is our hope that the resources found here will help you on your journey. Go at your own pace, connect with others, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Check out the site. If you are interested in finding out more, then get in touch. You may want to try a FREE 30-minute session to help you decide if further counseling would be helpful.
Wishing you peace & renewed happiness.
With hope for your future,
Bill Gately
Memberships
Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association
American Counseling Association
Certifications
Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
Certified Trauma Specialist
Positions
Board Member of International Trauma Training Institute
Former New England Co-coordinator of Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP)
Insurance Accepted
Blue Cross & Blue Shield