Gabrielle is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Connecticut. She received her Bachelors degree in Psychology from Florida State University, followed by her Master’s in Social Work from with a focus on clinical practice with children and adolescents. Gabrielle has a unique way of connecting with children and teenagers and the trust she builds with her clients is the foundation upon which meaningful growth and change happen.

Gabrielle specializes in working with youth ages 5 to 18 across a variety of settings including in the home and at school. While working at the Triangle Community Center in Norwalk, CT, Gabrielle supported LGBTQIA+ youth and their families in navigating challenging family dynamics. During her time as a Crisis Counselor at Kids in Crisis in Greenwich, CT, she expertly guided children, teens, and families through complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Additionally, as an Adolescent Counselor at East Ridge Middle School, Gabrielle saw first-hand the importance of providing wrap-around care when working with young people and prioritizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including parents, teachers and outside providers. 

Gabrielle’s areas of specialization include youth experiencing anxiety, behavioral difficulties, interpersonal conflict, school avoidance, gender identity exploration, family conflict, and life transitions. Gabrielle incorporates a range of therapeutic modalities based on her clients’ needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). She strives to create an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe, supported, and comfortable being vulnerable.