- Client-centered focus
- Practical coping skills
- Relationship support
About Gabrielle
Gabrielle Pikoulas is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 19 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Her approach is direct and respectful, and she aims to meet clients where they are.
She works alongside each person to build a plan that fits their situation. That plan can include short-term coping skills and longer-term work on patterns that cause pain. Sessions are shaped around what the client needs, not a one-size-fits-all method.
Gabrielle uses client-centered Therapy to follow a person's goals and pace. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, helping people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally-focused ideas guide work on close relationships and how emotions show up in interaction.
Over nearly two decades Gabrielle has worked with concerns that include addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping challenges, parenting stress, career strain, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She treats LGBT-related issues and relationship and family stress as part of that range.
Her style is compassionate and sensitive. She encourages honest conversation and practical steps you can try between sessions. If you’re ready to take a first step, she asks that you be prepared to share what matters most to you so you can both set clear goals.
Approaches that guide online work
Gabrielle draws from client-centered therapy to follow each person's goals and pace. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and shaping sessions around what matters most to the client. It can help when someone wants a supportive space to sort feelings and priorities.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and the behaviors that follow. CBT is practical and skill-focused, often useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress management. Emotionally-focused ideas can be brought in to look at how emotions affect relationships and intimacy concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Gabrielle will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying an idea for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. Gabrielle aims to help clients use sessions in ways that fit everyday life and responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Gabrielle help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, career strain, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful, sensitive, and practical. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and focuses on steps clients can try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
Gabrielle has 19 years of professional work experience. That background includes helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and related challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York. Her practice and professional standing are described as New York based.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.