Gabrielle Gatto, LPC

Gabrielle Gatto is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 15 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, and significant life changes. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual goals and strengths.

Gabrielle draws on evidence-based methods - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques - to help clients build practical skills, address compassion fatigue, and improve communication. She pays close attention to each client’s unique circumstances and barriers so that interventions fit real life and produce meaningful progress.

The first session focuses on what to expect in therapy, gathering basic demographic information similar to a medical intake, and answering any questions about the process. Gabrielle emphasizes consistency in appointments because steady engagement tends to produce better outcomes, and she frames therapy as a collaborative effort between therapist and client.

When a client’s needs exceed her scope of practice or require a different level of care, Gabrielle will discuss appropriate referrals to other providers to ensure the best possible support. She encourages open questions about procedures and policies and aims to support clients as they take the courageous step toward a more fulfilling life. Sessions are offered through a virtual platform with audio and video to increase convenience for clients.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Gabrielle Gatto integrates several proven therapeutic approaches into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping clients accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal values - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the relationship and the client’s perspective, offering an empathetic space where clients can explore concerns and build self-directed solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, providing concrete strategies for managing anxiety, improving coping skills, and resolving communication problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gabrielle works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so the therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit consistent sessions into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care even when circumstances change. This versatility supports access to licensed professionals and helps clients apply skills between sessions for steady progress.