Gabriella Gelb MA, AMFT, APCC

I have extensive experience as a high school mental health therapist, supporting students with trauma, transitions, peer conflict, LGBTQ+ identities, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, body image, ADHD, 504/IEP plans, parent support, coping skills, CBT, DBT, EFT, crisis management, self-harm, suicidal ideation, homelessness, foster system trauma, self-advocacy, autism, family conflict, bullying, substance use, harm reduction, and more.

I have extensive experience helping clients manage anxiety, including generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety. Using approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and grounding techniques, I help clients understand triggers, reduce distress, and build effective coping skills. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel empowered to face challenges, increase resilience, and regain a sense of calm and control in their daily lives.

I have extensive experience supporting clients with depression, helping them navigate symptoms such as low mood, loss of motivation, and hopelessness. My approach combines empathy, validation, and evidence-based strategies like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to build coping skills, foster self-compassion, and support meaningful change. I meet clients where they are, working collaboratively toward healing and improved well-being.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a goal-oriented approach that helps clients identify their strengths and focus on solutions rather than problems. Together, we explore what’s working, set clear goals, and build practical strategies you can apply in daily life. This approach is collaborative, efficient, and empowering, helping you create meaningful change and progress toward the life you want in a short, focused time frame.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. By practicing new coping skills and problem-solving strategies, clients can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. CBT is effective for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, phobias, OCD, and stress-related challenges, offering practical tools to manage emotions and create lasting change.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to help clients manage intense emotions and improve relationships. It’s especially effective for borderline personality disorder, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and emotion dysregulation, as well as anxiety and depression. DBT empowers clients with practical tools to cope, reduce impulsive behaviors, and build a more balanced, fulfilling life.