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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Gabriella
Gabriella Lake, LCSW, holds clinical social work licenses in New York and New Jersey and has 20 years of experience. She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, motivation, and depression. She describes her work as creating an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.
Gabriella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address everyday problems and past hurts. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try different ways of coping.
She aims to make the room straightforward and direct. Conversations cover current struggles and the skills needed to handle them. She also pays attention to how past experiences affect present choices.
Gabriella keeps goals concrete. Sessions often include goal setting, skills practice, and reviewing progress. She checks in about what is working and what needs to change.
Referrals and other supports are discussed when helpful. The therapist asks about daily routines and stressors to shape the work. People who start with her are guided toward realistic next steps and small changes that fit their life.
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Approach to evidence-based care and online sessions
Gabriella uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and practical change. One common approach she employs emphasizes building coping skills to manage anxiety and stress, teaching concrete strategies people can use day to day. Another approach she uses looks at how past trauma affects current patterns, helping people identify those patterns and try different responses.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and adapt techniques as treatment progresses. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively which methods to prioritize.
Confirm session options before booking because specific online formats are not listed in the biography. Practical benefits of online work include fitting therapy into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep short check-ins between obligations. Online sessions can also allow for quieter surroundings, reduced need for travel, and a format that better fits a client's daily routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self esteem, motivation, and depression.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps, skills practice, and clear conversation to address problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in New York and New Jersey and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.