Gabrielle Pikoulas , LMHC

Gabrielle Pikoulas, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), is licensed in New York and brings 19 years of clinical experience to her practice. She has worked extensively with people managing stress, anxiety, and anger, helping them develop practical skills to cope and move forward.

Gabrielle treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s distinctive needs and goals. She emphasizes a collaborative approach that honors individual experiences and preferences. Gabrielle recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and she expresses pride in those who take that important first step toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Gabrielle Pikoulas

Gabrielle applies Client-Centered Therapy by creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experiences and goals guide the conversation. This approach helps people build self-awareness and find their own solutions to life’s challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and it can be effective for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and transforming emotional responses within relationships, which can help with intimacy issues and improving connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Gabrielle works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care across different schedules and locations.