Gabrielle DeFriese

My clients describe me as:

I am a dual-licensed registered AMFT & APCC. I am also an RYT-500 and reiki practitioner. I believe in integrating the mind, body, & spirit.

Something to know about my approach is:

I take a person-centered, integrative approach in which I gauge what works best for each client. I incorporate approaches that integrate the mind, body, and spirit by including somatic approaches, mindfulness, and deep explorations within.

Together, we will:

Our therapeutic relationship comes at the upmost importance in our work together. We will work collaboratively both on discovering the root of your problems as well as building coping skills to manage your symptoms in daily life.

I specialize in working with people who:

I work from a trauma-informed lens, and truly take time to integrate the mind-body-spirit in our work together. You hold the key to healing yourself, my intention is to guide you toward finding those answers.

I became a therapist because:

I've had a passion for mental health from a young age, as I have found myself always naturally being the “therapist” to those around me.