Gabriela Perkins

Gabriela Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah who uses Mindfulness Therapy as a central part of her work. She focuses on creating a calm, welcoming space where people can talk about parenting stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship struggles. Gabriela aims to help people feel more grounded and able to handle everyday challenges.

She draws on several approaches to match each person's needs, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and motivational interviewing. Sessions emphasize practical skills and small steps that build confidence over time. Mindfulness methods are used to help manage stress, improve attention, and reduce reactivity.

Gabriela has four years of experience as a counselor and has worked with people facing crisis situations as well as routine life stressors. She has supported parents who want to reconnect with their children and has experience with trauma-focused work. Her background includes training in Motivational Interviewing, crisis response, trauma-focused CBT, and DBT.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She tries to make sessions feel safe and approachable so people can speak honestly. Gabriela partners with clients to set realistic goals and checks in regularly to track progress.

She invites questions and will look up information if something falls outside her current knowledge. Gabriela aims to guide each person toward clearer coping strategies and more steady emotions.

How mindfulness and skills-based care translate to online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breath practices to reduce reactivity and bring clarity to difficult moments. It can help with anxiety, stress, grief, and improving focus in daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's pace. The therapist offers empathy and practical reflection so people feel understood while working toward their own goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear, step-by-step strategies. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and habits that cause distress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Gabriela will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing one fixed method.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction, while others choose audio for less bandwidth and a simpler setup. Gabriela will discuss what works best for scheduling and the type of session that supports progress.