Hayley Gold

Registered AMFT and APCC with clinical experience providing individual and group psychotherapy across community mental health and veteran treatment settings. Experienced working with high-acuity and diverse populations presenting with trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, and severe emotional distress. Brings a unique combination of clinical training, corporate leadership experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to culturally responsive, evidence-based care.

Clinical Psychology Trainee at Maple Counseling (2025-04 – 2026-06)

• Provided individual psychotherapy to a caseload of 10-11 adult clients presenting with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relational difficulties, and severe emotional distress
• Conducted regular intake and diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, case conceptualization, clinical documentation, and ongoing risk assessment
• Performed safety planning, crisis intervention, and long-term treatment of high-acuity clients experiencing chronic SI, while coordinating adjunctive support services with teams of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers
• Attended weekly educational trainings led by expert clinicians across the field of psychology

Clinical Psychology Trainee & Group Facilitator at New Directions for Veterans (NDVETS) (2026-03 – 2026-06)

Filled an urgent opening as a group therapist (for a contracted period of time) at the VA, supporting veterans experiencing substance use disorders, homelessness, PTSD, and co-occurring mental health conditions.

• Facilitated 3 weekly groups of approximately 17-20 veterans exhibiting varying levels of trauma, psychosis, and emotional dysregulation
• Maintained therapeutic structure, boundaries, and group cohesion while adapting interventions in real time to complex group dynamics
• Developed original lesson plans for each group, designed to both educate and promote vulnerable sharing, expression, and group-centered emotional processing
• Researched and developed educational materials based on evidence-based concepts covering neuroscience, DBT, attachment, mindfulness, the nervous system, resilience, emotional regulation, healthy relationships, boundaries, vulnerability, self-esteem, grief, forgiveness, values, and behavior change

Trauma Support Volunteer at The Mission Within (2024 – 2025)

• Assisted retreat that focused on healing Navy SEAL veterans with PTSD, TBI, depression, and anxiety
• Provided therapeutic support and non-judgmental sharing circles for individuals with complex trauma
• Maintained a safe and open space for deep healing over the duration of a 4-day weekend

Digital Commerce and Brand Consultant at Various Organizations (2011 – 2025)

Advised organizations on strategic growth initiatives, stakeholder engagement, communication, and organizational development while managing complex client relationships across diverse industries.

Founder & Creative Director at Starflower Studios LLC & Starflower Events LLC (2017 – 2020)

Founded and operated a service-based business, overseeing client relations, team coordination, business development, and project management.

Head of Marketing at MyIntent Project (2016 – 2017)

Led cross-functional teams and organizational growth initiatives for a mission-driven company focused on fostering meaningful human connection and community engagement.

Marketing Communications Specialist at Premier Equities (2014 – 2015)

Managed stakeholder communications, negotiations, and relationship development across a large commercial real estate portfolio.

Consumer Research/Social Branding Analyst at SABON (2011 – 2013)

Conducted consumer research and developed engagement strategies to support organizational growth, customer retention, and strategic decision-making.

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy – Pepperdine University (2026-06)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – McGill University (2009-09)

Minor in Social Studies of Medicine – McGill University (2009-09)