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Work For Solutions Kay Gimmestad, LCSW, SAP

Successful track record in working with a wide range of corporate and private clients, both individually and in groups.

Consulting in the areas of crisis management, critical Incident debriefing, employee issues, addictions & substance abuse, consulting, coaching, workplace violence and employee relations. Kay specializes in the following areas: crisis management, critical Incident stress debriefing, substance abuse, addictions and domestic violence. Following an extensive assignment after the events of 9/11, Kay h

as become a sought after professional to counsel employees after such incidents as Hurricane Sandy, the Garden State Mall shootings, and various high profile incidents in the New York area. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University School of Social Work, and is credentialed as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).

New on the blog! When Workplace Banter Crosses A Line.
01/12/2026

New on the blog! When Workplace Banter Crosses A Line.

Every workplace has its share of humor, but there’s a line between lighthearted banter and comments that attack or undermine a person. In coaching and clinical work, there is a clear distinction...

New on the blog: what companies can do related to Mamdani's win.
11/10/2025

New on the blog: what companies can do related to Mamdani's win.

As the election season concludes, and we pivot into Thanksgiving; we take a moment of reflection and renewal. Additionally, workplaces face a unique inflection point. The story of Zohran Mamdani’s...

My thoughts on the Jimmy Kimmel controversy.
09/22/2025

My thoughts on the Jimmy Kimmel controversy.

The murder of political activist Charlie Kirk and a late-night joke collided, shifting the news cycle from memorials to a public debate. The assassination of Kirk and Jimmy Kimmel’s comments became...

June in Pride Month-here are my reflections on what it means to be a family.
06/16/2025

June in Pride Month-here are my reflections on what it means to be a family.

In June of 2019, I wrote a blog about a major milestone in the ongoing journey toward equality for LGBTQ+ people. In the years since gay marriage became legal in many states, we've seen families of...

New on the blog how workplaces can support mental health in this political climate!
04/28/2025

New on the blog how workplaces can support mental health in this political climate!

Human resource professionals are first responders in the workplace. During times of national stress, they (along with coaches and clinicians) become essential sources of support for employees...

New on the blog sharing my thoughts on upholding DEI values.
02/17/2025

New on the blog sharing my thoughts on upholding DEI values.

As a coach and a clinician, I’ve seen firsthand how workplace culture impacts mental health, productivity and one’s personal life. A workplace should be a space where people feel valued and safe...

New on the blog: some tips for how to celebrate the holidays after a challenging election.
11/11/2024

New on the blog: some tips for how to celebrate the holidays after a challenging election.

I know things are difficult for many who are coping with the outcome of the election. However, many may also be thinking about the upcoming holidays. Given the fatigue people are experiencing from...

Check out my tips for transitioning to the fall and navigating changes at work!
09/09/2024

Check out my tips for transitioning to the fall and navigating changes at work!

As the days get shorter and the air is cooler, the transition from summer to fall brings changes to the workplace. The relaxed days of summer are no more, and managers want employees to step up as...

Managing Stress during the Changing Political Landscape.
07/22/2024

Managing Stress during the Changing Political Landscape.

Ways to cope with the transition of power and the rapid speed of political change that may cause stress and anxiety about the political environment and the future of our nation

Did you know that seasonal affective disorder can strike in the summer? Here are my thoughts on the topic.
07/15/2024

Did you know that seasonal affective disorder can strike in the summer? Here are my thoughts on the topic.

For several years, a friend has told me that she notices significant mood changes in the summer. Summertime SAD is a growing problem that people are reporting to their healthcare providers. We...

Talking on the blog about struggles with addiction and how counseling can help!
05/20/2024

Talking on the blog about struggles with addiction and how counseling can help!

We live in a world that is much more open when it comes to addiction struggles, however for many the battle is kept silent. John is a 52-year-old Caucasian man whose life has been wrapped in an...

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