Marlyse Gakis

Marlyse Gakis earned her Master’s Degree in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University and has been trained in multiple trauma-informed approaches. Her professional background includes ten years of clinical experience in a wide range of settings and extensive experience in public schools as a therapist, educator, artist, and SEL facilitator. Marlyse passionately believes that resilience is part of who we are as humans and that we need strengths-based support to learn the skills and attunement to fully embody it. Her current work with Acknowledge Alliance includes supporting SEL facilitation through curriculum development and facilitator training.