Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Gabrielle works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gabrielle
Gabrielle Barrington is a licensed clinical professional counselor who focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and move forward. She brings seven years of clinical experience and combines practical coaching with steady support. Gabrielle uses clear, direct guidance to help clients build healthier habits and stronger boundaries.
Her approach centers on helping people notice what keeps them stuck. She works with issues such as anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and parenting concerns.
Background and approach
She also addresses deeper patterns like attachment wounds, codependency, and family of origin problems. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Gabrielle helps clients identify strengths, try new skills, and practice small changes between meetings.
She emphasizes self-care, assertiveness, and clearer communication so people can feel more steady in daily life. Gabrielle draws on several evidence-informed methods. She blends cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts, attachment-based ideas to understand relational patterns, and client-centered listening to make space for each person’s priorities.
Dialectical strategies and emotionally-focused work are used when emotions run intense. She offers therapy remotely and welcomes people who want practical, conversational help. Gabrielle encourages curious, motivated people to try different approaches until they find what works.
The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
What Gabrielle works with
Everything Gabrielle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gabrielle's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Gabrielle lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well online
Attachment-Based Therapy helps people see how early relationships shape current patterns. It focuses on learning new ways to connect and manage distance or emotional reactivity in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anger, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gabrielle will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when someone needs a shorter check-in or has limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send notes, practice skills between sessions, or check in without scheduling a full call. These options help people stay consistent with therapy while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Gabrielle
What concerns does Gabrielle commonly address?
She works with people on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, parenting challenges, career and coaching goals, and trauma or abuse recovery.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, blending coaching with supportive listening. She helps people try skills and make small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Gabrielle has seven years of experience working with adults across a range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds MD and LCPC credentials and practices from Maryland.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Gabrielle offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.