Welcome!
First and foremost, I applaud you for seeking counseling and support during these ever-changing times. It can be a challenge to recognize needing support in achieving a goal(s) in life and even more challenging to seek out help. Throughout my work, I have had the privilege to assist individuals who struggle with addiction, lack of self-worth and confidence, skewed self-image and effects of low quality of life. I am blessed to have been able to help clients find hope, desire to live and self-confidence.
I am devoted to working with you on improving your mental health and helping you achieve a better quality of life.
My Experience and Credentials:
I have a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Counseling from Capella University (2013) and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. My experience as a counselor ranges with concentrations in addiction, individual, adolescent and family counseling. I spent a little over a year working with women in the federal prison system with mental illness, trauma and substance abuse/dependence. I worked closely with these women to tackle struggles with addiction, family, relationships, and lifestyle and to build on their strengths. Among this population, I’ve worked with individuals who faced significant trauma, substance dependence, PTSD, depression, self-harm, delusions, ADHD and anxiety.
My Therapy Style:
My approach to therapy is primarily client-centered which involves collaborating with the client to develop insight into their problems, lifestyle, relationships and desired outcomes. When developing a therapeutic relationship, we explore life through the client’s lens and can begin to shape the desired goals and incorporate concrete tools to help improve mental health and overall quality of life. Based on the client’s needs, desired outcome, depth of therapy and comfort level, I draw on multiple treatment modalities to guide clients’ therapeutic needs. Based on varying needs, I incorporate different types of therapy modalities including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy),(DBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Isabel Ghobrial-Ghali, MS, LPC, C-DBT
Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Antisocial Personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Life purpose, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Isabel Ghobrial-Ghali. 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.
Isabel is the best, never have had a better experience
Written on Apr 23, 2021 after therapy with Isabel for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Absolutely fantastic councilor, very experienced and brought up different types of therapy methods that have really helped! Super flexible with scheduling and overall 10/10!!!
Written on Apr 21, 2021 after therapy with Isabel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Really great approach to therapy. I feel like it’s a safe, comfortable almost normal. There’s no pressure to feel like you have to open up straight away and when I did it was met with no judgement and understanding. The environment didn’t have to be very serious all the time which I appreciated a lot because I cry a lot haha, but it helped me to open up and be objective in my experience rather than getting emotional. I highly recommend, especially if you prefer a less tense environment.
Written on Apr 13, 2021 after therapy with Isabel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd