- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
About Gabrielle
Gabrielle Pikoulas is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 19 years of practice. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also addresses addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and concerns around intimacy and relationships.
Gabrielle uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered approaches, and cognitive behavioral techniques. In sessions she listens for feelings that are hard to name and helps people notice how those feelings shape their choices. She also uses practical skill work from CBT to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her style focuses on respectful, sensitive conversation and clear planning. Gabrielle and the client map goals together and try steps that can be practiced between sessions. She adapts the pace and methods to what each person needs at the time.
People meet with her to work on sleep or eating struggles, parenting stress, career questions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and professional burnout such as compassion fatigue. She also supports people exploring LGBT issues and relationship patterns that cause repeated conflict.
Sessions are intended to combine emotional reflection with concrete tools that carry into daily life. Gabrielle encourages small experiments in how someone relates to themselves and others so they can see what changes feel helpful.
How Gabrielle uses EFT, CBT, and client-centered work online
Gabrielle uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name emotions that drive their patterns. EFT focuses on emotional experience and how it shapes reactions, which can help with relationship patterns and intimacy-related concerns.She also works from a client-centered stance, which means the conversation is guided by the person's concerns and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides concrete techniques for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, sleep, eating, and coping skills.
Figuring out which approach fits is a collaborative process. Gabrielle will discuss goals and try methods together so the plan reflects what the person needs and prefers. She adjusts the balance of emotional work and practical skill-building over time.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will discuss scheduling, pacing, and any preferences during the initial steps so sessions can be arranged to match everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes, plus addiction, trauma, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques to help name feelings and try practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
Gabrielle has 19 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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