Gabriela Perkins, LCSW

Gabriela Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah with 4 years of professional experience. She has supported clients facing crisis situations as well as those navigating everyday stressors, depression, and the impact of trauma. Her work includes helping families and caregivers who are struggling with parenting challenges and trying to rebuild connection with their children.

Gabriela integrates a range of therapeutic methods to meet each person where they are. She is trained in Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Response, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and she has pursued independent study into Internal Family Systems (IFS). Her clinical approach also draws on client-centered principles, mindfulness practices, and practical CBT strategies to address issues such as anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and attachment concerns, and self-harm behaviors.

Her style is warm and collaborative, aimed at creating an inviting environment where clients can feel at ease while working toward clear goals. Gabriela emphasizes partnership in the therapy process and makes a point of seeking out information or resources when a question falls outside her current expertise. She welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals, families, and young adults to support meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Gabriela Perkins uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s own goals and experiences guide the process. This approach emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and respect for each person’s perspective, and it is often helpful for building rapport and addressing relationship or self-esteem concerns.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that explores the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT offers concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are used when clients need skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, making it a strong fit for intense emotions or self-harm risk.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Gabriela collaborates with clients to identify methods that align with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Gabriela is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allows for scheduling flexibility and easier access from home or work. These options support ongoing care around busy lives, making it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions and to choose the format that feels most comfortable.