Gabrielle Barrington, MD, LCPC

Gabrielle Barrington helps people who are ready to grow into clearer, more empowered versions of themselves. She emphasizes that clients deserve better, pairs practical coaching with therapeutic support, and creates a warm, inviting virtual space where people can begin to feel better.

In sessions she consistently promotes a sense of purpose, encourages sustainable self-care habits, and supports clients in becoming more assertive. Gabrielle focuses on identifying each person’s strengths and gently uncovering underlying patterns that keep them stuck so they can move forward with greater confidence and wellbeing.

Her approach blends clinical care and coaching to address stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, body image and eating concerns, parenting and career issues, and other life transitions. Gabrielle holds the credentials MD and LCPC - MD means Medical Doctor, and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice. She welcomes individuals to her virtual chair and looks forward to supporting clients as they work toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Gabrielle regularly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships and attachment patterns influence current relationship dynamics and emotional responses. This approach can be helpful for clients working on intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, and family of origin themes.

She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere where the client’s goals guide the pace and focus of work. This method supports self-discovery, self-esteem building, and clearer decision making.

Additionally, Gabrielle integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and reshape unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Gabrielle works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies over time and checks in regularly to ensure the work remains aligned with the client’s priorities.

Online therapy with Gabrielle is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access therapy from home or while traveling, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the format that feels most helpful for each session.