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"When I met Gabrielle in my mid 50s, I was emotionally dependent on alcohol and had been for most of my adult life. I always knew I abused alcohol but I never thought I would get to point of physical dependency. Gabrielle has facilitated my transformation on how I view alcohol, and every aspect of my life. Today I am privileged to be able to drink socially to celebrate and not escape life.

Working with Gabrielle has transformed how I am able to view the world. My viewpoint on life experiences is more realistic, I no longer see the worst in every life situation. I experience a much greater sense of enjoyment in my personal and professional life. Now my career and personal life are in align with who I am, and the person I always wanted to be.

I will forever be grateful for my transformed life, and I attribute this transformation to Gabrielle’s professional, and compassionate expertise guiding me to my new found enjoyment in life. Thank you Gabrielle!"

"I always knew something was very wrong with me. I spent most of my life covering it up and making choices that didn’t reflect who I really am. I always fell in love with addicts and alcoholics. I suffered debilitating anxiety and depression. My confidence and self-esteem were extremely low. Yet from the outside, my entire life appeared healthy and successful.

In 2018 everything crashed. I could no longer hide from whatever was wrong with me. My depression got worse. I couldn’t work. I often didn’t get out of bed or leave the house for days. My family and adult children were panicking watching me. I felt trapped and frozen with fear. I thought my life was over. Luckily I was referred to Gabrielle by a friend who was seeing her for trauma therapy. I had no idea what that was but I was desperate.

From our first session I felt safe with Gabrielle. She gently guided me through learning how to cope with my current life challenges while helping me discover the roots of my lifelong feeling of unworthiness. Gabrielle taught me about trauma and together we processed my traumas which included abuse, neglect and abandonment. She helped me understand and accept that what I had assumed was wrong with me was not a flaw. It was my brain’s way of helping me survive severe childhood abuse.

After a few sessions I told Gabrielle I felt like my brain needed to be rewired. She smiled and said my wiring was fine and that it only needed to be untangled. That simple conversation started our therapist-client relationship with a solid foundation based on safety, trust and even a little humor.

Today I still face challenges but Gabrielle has taught me methods for coping with my trauma triggers. For the first time in my life I feel authentic. I am no longer frozen by my fears and feelings of worthlessness. I have my own voice and I am my own advocate. I make self-care a priority while actively participating in my life. I have mental and emotional stability I never dreamed was possible. My relationships with my family and children are stronger than ever. I am forever grateful for Gabrielle’s presence in my life."

"I have been seeing Gabrielle off and on for several years now. I first started seeing her when I was in a treatment center for addiction. I was assigned to her, and it was one of the best things that could have happened. She helped me understand that my problems with alcohol were a band aid to block out the trauma that had happened in my life when I was younger. She helped me recognize my current situation at that time was bringing up past trauma and triggering me and my addiction because I just wanted to avoid the pain. I put in the work over the years with Gabrielle. She challenges me and helps guide me to end results that have been life changing. She has taught me that things can be better, and I don’t have to live with the anguish of the past. She has helped me not only with addiction but how to navigate my way through situations that are difficult, how to use tools to overcome fears, and has taught me I deserve to be happy. She is the calm to my storm. She knows how to ask me questions in the way that makes me critically think. She has taught me how to face fears, how to overcome doubts, how to love my life even if it isn’t perfect because that is ok. I am grateful beyond words for Gabrielle."

I look forward to my sessions with Gabrielle. She has a way of being safe so I can feel comfortable. She encourages me to keep going when I get discouraged. She is kind, professional, smart, wise, skilled & gifted at what she does. She helps me to understand my patterns and her heart is in it.

When I met Gabrielle I told her she was my last counselor. I'm in my 50's and was tired of working on myself. But I was in so much pain over the ending of a relationship that I had to do something. It's like I went to see her with my brain all tied up in knots and she went through each knot & gently pulled it free, explaining to me how and why it got that way. EMDR helped me neutralize and take the sting out of painful memories. I was able to finally move memories to the past where they belong so they no longer run my decisions & choices today. Finally the pain of the past is neutralized which makes today easier to manage. I think EMDR is magic!

I've done therapy and support groups for 29 years. It's been a rough road for me. I've suffered a lot in my relationships with men due to trauma bonding, low self esteem and C-PTSD. I also deal with multiple chemical sensitivity and OCD. I've never looked forward to going to therapy sessions like I do with Gabrielle. I listen closely when she speaks to me because I know I will learn something that will help me get closer to my goals which are to feel better, make healthier choices, let go of the burdens of the past and be in today. I Am Grateful for Gabrielle. I wish I could have worked with her years ago because she is truly a Blessing in my life. My spirit is lighter. My heart is mended. My life is better because of the work I have done with her. I Trust Her. Thank You Gabrielle you are truly a miracle in my life!