- Client-centered care
- Skills-focused work
- Trauma aware
About Gabriela
Gabriela Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah. She focuses on making therapy feel calm and approachable so people can talk about stress, depression, grief, parenting struggles, and relationship concerns without feeling overwhelmed.
She uses straightforward, warm conversations to help people set clear goals and make steady progress. Sessions often focus on practical skills for coping with anxiety, mood shifts, and the ups and downs of parenting. Gabriela also addresses trauma, self-esteem, feelings of isolation, and issues common to young adults.
Her ways of working include client-centered methods that follow each person’s pace. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy tools and mindfulness help with emotional regulation and staying grounded during hard moments.
Gabriela has four years of experience as a counselor and has worked with teenagers and people in crisis as well as those facing everyday stress. She has training in Motivational Interviewing and trauma-focused practices, and she continues to learn when new questions come up in sessions.
People who meet with Gabriela can expect a direct, caring approach and an emphasis on practical steps. She aims to create an inviting space for people to work toward clearer relationships, steadier mood, and better coping with life changes.
She uses straightforward, warm conversations to help people set clear goals and make steady progress. Sessions often focus on practical skills for coping with anxiety, mood shifts, and the ups and downs of parenting. Gabriela also addresses trauma, self-esteem, feelings of isolation, and issues common to young adults.
Her ways of working include client-centered methods that follow each person’s pace. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy tools and mindfulness help with emotional regulation and staying grounded during hard moments.
Gabriela has four years of experience as a counselor and has worked with teenagers and people in crisis as well as those facing everyday stress. She has training in Motivational Interviewing and trauma-focused practices, and she continues to learn when new questions come up in sessions.
People who meet with Gabriela can expect a direct, caring approach and an emphasis on practical steps. She aims to create an inviting space for people to work toward clearer relationships, steadier mood, and better coping with life changes.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.