Social Work Intern
Ollie Galles (they/them) is a Master of Social Work intern at GE Family Services in Anchorage, offering in-person and telehealth therapy across Alaska. They support adolescents, young adults, and LGBTQ clients facing depression, trauma, eating disorders, and neurodivergent identity development, with a focus on client autonomy and healing.
Ollie Galles (they/them) is a Master of Social Work intern at GE Family Services, a division of Partners Behavioral Health Corporation. Based out of the Anchorage office, Ollie sees clients both in-person and via telehealth across the state of Alaska. Their clinical focus includes working with adolescents, young adults, and LGBTQ clients experiencing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, and identity-based stress. Ollie’s therapeutic style is deeply client-centered, rooted in social justice, autonomy, and respect for the unique lived experience of every person they work with.
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A lifelong Alaskan, Ollie is passionate about creating inclusive, affirming spaces for individuals who may not have historically felt seen or supported in clinical settings. They graduated from Eagle River High School in 2009 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2013. In 2016, they completed a Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Alaska Anchorage and began their career in family services. They are currently completing their Master of Social Work at Simmons University, where they are further honing their clinical skills in preparation for independent licensure.
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Ollie brings a wealth of experience working with transition-aged youth (ages 14–21) and has both lived and professional experience within the Jewish and LGBTQ communities. They are especially passionate about supporting clients navigating identity development, trauma recovery, and relationship dynamics in affirming and non-pathologizing ways. Ollie’s approach is collaborative and strength-based, encouraging clients to take ownership of their healing journey while receiving compassionate guidance and skill-building support.
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Outside the therapy room, Ollie enjoys spending time with their wife, cuddling their many beloved fur babies, and diving into the imaginative world of Dungeons and Dragons. Their love for storytelling and community building extends into both their professional and personal lives, and they strive to be a consistent advocate and ally for those whose voices are too often marginalized.
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Ollie is currently accepting new clients under supervision and provides services to residents throughout Alaska.
Ollie Galles
Education
Anticipated 2025
Simmons University
2016
University of Alaska Anchorage
2013
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Master of Social Work
Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work
Social Work
Bachelor of Science
Psychology