- Years in practice
- 19
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Gabrielle
Gabrielle Pikoulas is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York. She brings 19 years of experience and an empathetic, respectful approach to conversations about parenting and everyday stresses. Gabrielle helps people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, anger, and major life changes.
She offers straightforward support aimed at practical change and calmer family interactions. Gabrielle centers sessions on each person's needs. She listens first, then tailors conversation and a plan that fits your situation.
Background and approach
That might mean learning new coping skills, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, or trying ways to improve close relationships. The work is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable. Her approach draws on client-centered methods that emphasize understanding your perspective.
She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thoughts and actions that keep problems going. Emotionally focused ideas help people connect feelings with relationship patterns and improve emotional closeness. Across sessions Gabrielle aims to make next steps clear and doable.
She supports parents juggling many demands and people coping with grief, trauma, addiction, or career stress. Conversations include practical tools, emotion regulation, and skills to handle parenting strain. Gabrielle values sensitivity and compassion in every meeting.
She encourages small changes that add up over time and checks in about what is or isn’t working. If you want a calm, practical partner for parenting challenges and life transitions, she offers steady, experienced support.
What Gabrielle works with
Everything Gabrielle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gabrielle helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Gabrielle lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online and in sessions
Gabrielle uses client-centered therapy to prioritize your perspective and goals. That means sessions start with listening and reflecting so the work follows your needs, which can help when parenting feels overwhelming or when life changes are hard to manage.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and improving daily routines like sleep and eating habits.
Emotionally-focused ideas are used to understand how feelings shape relationship patterns and closeness. This can be helpful for intimacy-related concerns, relationship strain, and connecting emotions to practical responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gabrielle will work with clients to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adapts techniques over time based on what helps most, so the plan evolves with progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is helpful. Phone sessions can fit into busy days or require less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging are available for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or between-session continuity. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around parenting schedules and work demands.
Questions people ask about Gabrielle
What issues does Gabrielle address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, and parenting-related strain among other concerns.
How would sessions feel or be structured?
Sessions are collaborative and conversational, with an initial focus on listening and understanding. Practical coping strategies and skill-building are often included alongside emotional exploration.
What is Gabrielle's professional background?
Gabrielle has 19 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life stages, emphasizing respect and sensitivity in her work.
Where is Gabrielle licensed and based?
She holds a licensed mental health counselor credential (LMHC) and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Gabrielle?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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