- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Mind-body perspective
- 25 years experience
About Gabriel
Gabriel trained at CUNY Hunter College for his social work degree and also completed a nursing degree at Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing in 2012. He sees the connection between body and mind as central to healing and decision making. That perspective shapes how he frames treatment and supports problem solving.
His work often addresses loss, trauma, relationship strain, and issues connected to identity and sexuality. He uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. Sessions may combine practical behavior changes with deeper exploration of meaning and life choices.
Gabriel describes therapy as a partnership that needs compassion, commitment, and trust. He prioritizes a nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can speak openly and work toward clear, realistic goals. He encourages taking action in the present to make meaningful change.
In session he draws on mindfulness techniques, solution-focused strategies, existential ideas about purpose, cognitive behavioral methods, and trauma-focused tools. This blend is tailored to the person’s goals and paced to their readiness to change.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
How Gabriel’s approaches translate to online work
Gabriel often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small, practical behavior changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. He also uses existential ideas that invite conversation about meaning, choices, and priorities when people face major transitions or end-of-life questions.EMDR and trauma-focused tools are part of his practice as well, offering structured ways to process distressing memories and reduce their hold on daily life. These approaches are chosen based on the issue and the person’s readiness to engage with them, and they can be integrated with mindfulness and solution-focused work.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gabriel will work with clients to review goals, test methods, and adjust the plan. He emphasizes gradually building skills and choosing techniques that feel manageable and relevant to each person’s situation.
Because this profile does not specify session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or rely on audio-only contact when video is difficult. Discussing logistics early helps match the therapeutic approach to practical needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Gabriel help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as compassion fatigue and life purpose.
What is his general therapy style?
Gabriel uses a practical, collaborative approach that mixes behavior work, mindfulness, and existential reflection to set and reach clear goals.
How long has he been practicing?
He has twenty-five years of clinical experience practicing in New York.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
He holds a LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with Gabriel?
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