Hello there! It’s wonderful to “meet” you.

Let me tell you a little bit about myself.

I am deeply passionate about women’s mental health and wellness – especially during the perinatal period. The reproductive and perinatal period is a vulnerable time for families, fraught with exposure to potentially traumatic experiences and impacted by trauma previously lived. Mothers and their babies deserve nurturing and trauma-responsive support. Healing and harmony are possible. As mothers, no matter the difficulties life has given, we are not alone. Wherever you are in your parenting journey, we can collaborate together to meet the goals you seek to accomplish in therapy.

I also love working with teen girls, as well as individuals with substance use disorders. I believe that these clients feel comfortable with me and feel safe to be themselves around me, while still feeling challenged to grow. And we laugh! A well-timed bit of humor breaks up the intensity of painful emotions in therapy. I also find that these clients are especially insightful. They understand so much and tell profound truths. They work hard when given a bar to reach for. It is amazing to see how they strive if they know someone believes in what they can do.

A few more tidbits about me. I think one of the most important things in achieving success in therapy is the strength of the relationship between client and counselor. Developing this relationship is always my starting point. I also utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches that meet the client’s needs, including person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and self-compassion. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from West Virginia University and my Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Tulane University. When I’m not in session, I love spending time with my young family, armchair critiquing baking shows, snuggling my two geriatric puppies, and rooting for THE Ohio State Buckeyes.

I would be honored to work with you!

Gabby is supervised by Ashley Rodriguez LPC

Gabby is accepting new clients starting in March, please contact us to schedule with Gabby.