Gabriela Arroyo-Grynbal (She/Her/Ella)

I am passionate about collaborating with couples of all kinds to navigate the challenges of communication, stressors, intimacy, relationship satisfaction, and differing experiences that show up in relationships.

As a therapist of color, I view the role of race, ethnicity, and culture as integral piece in understanding one's journey. Stress and anxiety connected to oppression are often overlooked and I aim to consensually bring those issues into the room.

Life is hard! Let's talk about it. There are so many constant stressors popping up on a daily basis. From job stress to relationship stress to basic health and safety stress, it's tough to manage it all alone. Together we can deepen our understanding of these stressors and learn stress management techniques through mindfulness based practices, somatic work, and talk therapy.

If it makes sense for the client, I find mindfulness -based therapy to be a great way to address issues of stress, depression, self-esteem, relational issues and more. In session, we may practice meditation, breathing, body scans, and other mindfulness-based approaches to heal and restore as well as open doors and make room for new thoughts and opportunities.

As a therapist of color, I know that traditional therapeutic styles don't work for everyone. We are a diverse people. From all different ethnicities, races, and backgrounds. This is why I take the time to really listen to your individual cultural experiences and integrate styles that I think would work for you as an individual or couple.

I believe as humans, we all have our own unique take on life. We have all experienced different things that make us who we are. Having these experiences impact our choices, thoughts, and behaviors. In therapy, we can work on taking a closer look at these experiences and find how they are showing up in your day to day life. We can work together to adjust and explore the self and how it is relating to others and the world around you.