Gabriela Perkins , LCSW

Gabriela Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah with four years of clinical experience supporting adolescents, young adults, and families. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and a range of issues such as attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, seasonal mood changes, and self-esteem struggles. Her practice also supports clients dealing with self-harm, young adult transitions, and the broader task of coping with life changes.

Gabriela draws from several evidence-informed approaches, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior therapy techniques, mindfulness methods, and motivational interviewing. She aims to create a warm, inviting environment where people feel at ease while they pursue concrete goals. Her style emphasizes collaboration - she partners with clients to identify goals, try practical strategies, and adapt the plan as needs evolve.

Families and caregivers often seek her support to strengthen connection with children or navigate parenting stress, while individuals turn to her for help managing crisis moments and everyday pressures alike. Gabriela approaches each case with curiosity and a commitment to finding answers when unfamiliar issues arise, and she looks forward to assisting clients as they move toward their goals.

Approaches Gabriela Uses and How Online Therapy Fits

Gabriela uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's own priorities and experiences guide the work. This approach is useful for people who want support in clarifying goals, building self-understanding, and developing a therapeutic relationship that adapts to their needs.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be effective for depression, anxiety, stress management, and practical problem solving. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are another tool Gabriela employs to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for those struggling with intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gabriela collaborates with each person to determine which strategies fit best based on their history, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access care from home, work, or other locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver focused, goal-oriented support while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.