Gia Scalise

Gia Scalise, LSW, currently serves as an Associate Therapist, Intake Coordinator, and Intern Psychotherapist at Empowered Connections Counseling since March 2021. Additionally, Gia Scalise holds the position of Intake and Referral Program Manager at Live Oak, Inc., beginning in December 2020. Previous roles include Primary Counselor at Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center from August 2021 to May 2022, Office Manager at Shipwell, and Office Manager at Pets First Veterinary Clinic, where responsibilities included staff and operations management. Earlier experience encompasses veterinary roles and content creation, starting with Veterinary Assistant at Urban Veterinary Care and progressing to multiple positions at Chicago Canine Rescue, including Adoption Coordinator. Gia Scalise obtained a Master of Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University in 2023 and a B.A. in English from Loyola University Chicago in 2010.