Hello! If you are exploring Better Help, it is likely you are struggling with something significant in your life. Finding the right person to help you through these challenges is very important. If you don't have a good relationship with your counselor, you won't make the progress you are hoping to achieve. I want to provide you with some information about me in order to help you decide if my experience and style is the right match for you.
I have been a social worker for more than 14 years and have experience working with people from all different backgrounds who are struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Much of my experience has been working with people who are struggling with trauma-related issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, LGBTQ+ issues and interpersonal relationships.
I can interact with you in whatever manner you are most comfortable. I find it helpful to participate in video sessions so that we can get to know each other better, however, I am also available to you via phone and text if that is more comfortable for you. A majority of my availability is in the evening, but I check messages at least once during each weekday.
I look forward to working together with you on this journey of healing and self-discovery.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 089376
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Gabrielle Brainard. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Just a couple of words that mean the world to me
THANK YOU GABRIELLE FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART ♥️
Written on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with Gabrielle for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
She puts me to work!! For the first time I feel like I’m taking steps to healing my trauma. She’s easy to talk to, and is great at making sure I get what I want out of our sessions. What a gem. Even though I don’t love the platform, she’s worth it!! 10/10 recommended.
Written on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with Gabrielle for 4 months
Gabrielle is great. She is kind, inquisitive and does a great job at helping me think through problems I am having and find solutions to solving them or easing anxieties. She always has material available and I enjoy our sessions.
Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with Gabrielle for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I immediately felt at ease sharing my concerns with Gabrielle. I only had a couple of sessions with her but I highly recommend her. She shared resources with me that I could use in my own time, and helped pinpoint some of the areas that I needed to focus on.
Written on Mar 24, 2021 after therapy with Gabrielle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Gabrielle is extremely easy to talk to. She is insightful, informative, supportive and encouraging. During this very difficult time in my life she has helped me navigate a bevy of challenges and triumphs - I would recommend her in an instant!
Written on Jan 05, 2021 after therapy with Gabrielle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Down to earth and good session
Written on Dec 19, 2020 after therapy with Gabrielle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management