About Gabriela
Gabriela Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical, person-focused therapy. She works to create a calm, welcoming space where people can talk through stress, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. Her style aims to make starting therapy less intimidating and to help clients set clear, manageable goals.
She commonly uses client-centered methods that let people guide the pace and focus of sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build skills for handling strong emotions.
How Gabriela works
Mindfulness strategies and motivational interviewing also appear in sessions when they fit a person’s needs. Gabriela brings four years of clinical experience in Utah to her practice. That time includes supporting people through trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, seasonal affective disorder, and issues such as guilt, shame, and loneliness.
She also helps people working on self-esteem, self-love, and coping with big life changes. Sessions are offered in English and cover a range of formats, from video calls to phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. The therapist works collaboratively, helping each person choose the approach that fits their situation and goals.
Gabriela emphasizes a steady, curious approach. She listens closely, offers practical strategies, and partners with clients to track progress. Her aim is to help people feel more capable and less overwhelmed as they move forward.
Gabriela lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Gabriela works with
The areas below are the ones Gabriela selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Parenting issues
- Depression
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Utah |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace. Sessions emphasize listening, empathy, and letting the client steer the work. This approach helps when someone needs support finding clarity or rebuilding confidence.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and to build more effective habits. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It includes strategies for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and better communication. These skills can be practiced in short tools between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk through goals, try methods that match needs, and adjust as progress is made. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions focused and useful.
Online therapy offers a range of ways to connect: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can work for quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or when someone prefers written communication. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between sessions.
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