- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Utah, Oregon
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Depression
About Gabriela
Gabriela Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for parents. She uses clear, direct communication to help people manage stress, mood changes, and parenting challenges. Gabriela aims to create a calm space where a worried parent can talk through real problems and get straightforward help.
She combines client-centered care with behavioral strategies. That means she listens first, then helps people try hands-on steps to change unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
Gabriela draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address anxiety and depression and uses dialectical behavior strategies when emotions feel overwhelming or hard to manage. Many people come to her for help with parenting strain, relationship tension, trauma and grief, or feeling isolated. She also supports those dealing with guilt, attachment concerns, seasonal mood shifts, and issues common among young adults.
Her work includes helping people increase self-compassion and reduce self-harm urges by building safer coping skills. Gabriela has four years of clinical experience and experience supporting teens and caregivers through crises and everyday stress. She meets people where they are and partners with them to set realistic goals.
If she encounters an issue outside her scope, she looks for additional resources to help guide the work. Her approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, clearer communication at home, and small changes that add up.
Parents looking for straightforward tools and steady support often find this style helpful.
What Gabriela works with
Everything Gabriela lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gabriela helps people with.
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gabriela lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that fit online parenting work
Gabriela uses client-centered therapy to start most work. That approach focuses on listening, understanding your concerns, and shaping sessions around what matters to you. It helps when a parent needs a supportive place to talk through hard moments or decide on priorities.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT offers clear strategies for reducing anxiety and improving mood, and it is useful for changing habits that get in the way of parenting goals. Gabriela draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotions feel intense, teaching practical tools to regulate feelings and manage conflict without escalating.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Gabriela will ask about your goals, preferences, and day-to-day life and then tailor methods that fit. She checks in regularly to see what is working and adjusts plans based on your feedback.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you work face to face when schedules allow. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier if you need to step away for a short check-in. Live chat and text messaging can help with quick problem-solving or regular check-ins between longer meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into parenting life and keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Gabriela
What concerns does Gabriela commonly address?
She helps with parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and related concerns such as attachment issues and seasonal mood shifts.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then works with people to try concrete steps and coping skills between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Gabriela has four years of clinical experience and has worked with teens, caregivers, and people in crisis as well as those facing everyday stressors.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Utah; the listing notes OR LCSW and UT LCSW as credential details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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