- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- 19 years experience
About Gabrielle
Gabrielle Pikoulas is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 19 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and life changes in ways that feel realistic for daily life. She aims to create a respectful and compassionate space so people can talk through what matters most to them.
Gabrielle adapts sessions to each person’s needs rather than using one fixed plan. She listens first, then works with clients to set practical goals and small steps. That might include looking at thoughts and behaviors, strengthening emotional connection, or centering the person’s own priorities.
Her work draws on client-centered therapy to keep conversations grounded in each person’s experience. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and emotionally-focused ideas to attend to strong feelings and relationship patterns. These approaches are tools she blends based on what a person needs.
She treats concerns like depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and issues around self-esteem and identity with steady attention. Gabrielle also supports people facing parental stress, career shifts, sleep and eating struggles, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Starting therapy is often hard and she recognizes that step. Gabrielle will tailor the pace and structure of sessions so people can build on small successes and move toward clearer goals.
How her approaches fit with online work
Gabrielle draws on client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on each person’s concerns and priorities. This approach emphasizes listening, reflective conversations, and tailoring the pace and topics to what the person brings, which can translate well to conversations online.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT offers clear steps you can practice between sessions and can be adapted to remote sessions with actionable exercises and brief check-ins.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gabrielle will discuss goals, preferences, and how you like to work, then recommend which methods to try. Decisions about pacing and techniques are collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. Gabrielle aims to shape visits so they fit everyday life while keeping focus on practical steps and emotional understanding.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Gabrielle help with?
Gabrielle supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem struggles, intimacy-related issues, and career or parenting concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered style that emphasizes listening and tailoring sessions to each person, combined with cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused techniques when helpful.
How long has she been practicing?
Gabrielle has 19 years of professional work experience as a mental health clinician in New York.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.