About

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 11 years of experience in the mental health field. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University. Over her career, Gabriela has accumulated a diverse range of skills that are suited for working with children to seniors. I have spent the bulk of her counseling career working in the community agency outpatient setting for a large clinic based in Northern New Jersey. During my time there I have worked with a large array of diagnoses ranging from life transitions and anxiety counseling to clients with more severe and pervasive symptoms. While I have the ability to work with many different types of clients successfully, I have the most experience working with clients who experience issues managing stress, anxiety, phobias, adjusting to life transitions, Adhd, parenting challenges, domestic violence, bipolar disorder, and depression. I am recognized for my collaborative, solution-focused approach which enables my clients to feel supported and empowered as they navigate the challenges they face. I have had specialized training in suicide prevention, trauma-informed care/nurtured heart approach, engaging and building relationships with adolescents, social media’s impact on mental health, art therapy, and creative interventions for working with challenging children. As a therapist, I cater my clinical approach to the needs of my clients but heavily utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques while incorporating multicultural competence into her treatments. I am also fluent in Spanish and have years of experience working with Spanish-speaking clients.