- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Gabriela
Gabriela Loera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of experience practicing in Virginia. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and guilt and shame. Gabriela also works with people facing life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.
She uses straightforward, person-focused work in sessions. Gabriela treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions tend to focus on practical ways to reduce distress and improve daily coping.
Her clinical approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused strategies. That mix lets her explore how past experiences matter while also teaching tools to manage thoughts and behaviors in the present.
People who come to Gabriela may talk through relationships, parenting strains, grief, or questions about identity and life purpose. She also addresses issues connected to adoption, aging, attachment, substance concerns, immigration, and postpartum adjustment when relevant.
In session Gabriela listens for patterns, offers behavioral strategies, and helps set small, achievable goals. She encourages practical steps that fit into day-to-day life, alongside reflection about where difficult feelings come from. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Gabriela uses therapy approaches online
Client-centered therapy puts the client's perspective first. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and follows the client's lead to find what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs to make sense of feelings tied to relationships, family roles, or personal values.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Gabriela uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to teach concrete strategies for managing anxiety, low mood, and guilt-driven behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gabriela will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying practical tools, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. When available, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from a quieter space. Ask about current session options when you sign up so you can choose what works best for your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with related to guilt or shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside concerns like trauma, family problems, parenting strain, and self-esteem. Those topics are part of her stated practice focus.
How does she approach therapy for these concerns?
Her style emphasizes the client's own strengths and practical strategies. She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience practicing as a therapist in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - and practices in Virginia.
Can I see her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.