Licensed to practice in California and accepts 21 insurances. Specializes in Depression, Men's Issues, Parenting and 8 more.
(he/him)
Often rebooked
Hello, my name is Gabriel Perfecto, LMFT - I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at San Jose State University and my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of San Francisco. Throughout my career, I've worked in community mental health clinics serving those with severe mental illness and a criminal justice history. I've worked with Santa Clara County's Mobile Crisis Response Team to assist community individuals who may be experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Additionally, I've conducted therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples within the private practice space. I enjoy utilizing a wide range of clinical modalities which include a person-centered approach and combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Gottman Method for couples.
Whether this is a first time experience for therapy or even a return to therapy, it is important to me to really understand you and what concerns you may hold about therapy. I find a huge importance on developing our therapeutic relationship very early on as this paves the road to a deeper understanding of yourself and what brought you to therapy. You can expect me to ask questions about your current thoughts and worries about therapy along with your own expectations. Ultimately, I am here to collaborate with you to determine what is best in achieving your goals.
I am a fairly relaxed therapist that will not use the book and throw various therapeutic jargon at you. I'm a human, just like you, so I believe the best way to assist you in therapy is with an authentic human connection. This is where I believe a person-centered approach grants the genuine connection between Client and Therapist. Through our therapeutic alliance, we will develop a better understanding of what concerns may be holding you back from reaching your full potential.
I enjoy working with young adults to full adulthood that may hold a number of concerns regarding life transition, mood related issues (anxiety, depression, etc.), substance use history, communication within relationships, conflict resolution, parenting, men's issues, or development of newer habits. I believe the most impact within therapy comes from a strong therapeutic alliance between Client and Therapist. This Client-Centered approach allows for a deeper understanding for the individual along with a better formulation of what changes may assist the Client in feeling better overall.
Cash - $220 per session
All Savers
AvMed
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
I utilize CBT to assist Client's in discovering various thought patterns that may impact their day-to-day livelihood. With these patterns in check, I collaborate with the Client to recognize unhelpful behaviors that may interfere with progression and offer reframes that may better suit the Client.
I use Motivational Interviewing as a process to assist Client's determining their desire for change. I apply this with Client's who have experienced substance abuse or even those who are thinking about making changes in their lives.
My approach to Clients is with an understanding of how prior traumas, big or small, may have an impact to their daily lives. With this basis of knowledge, I explore with Clients what may continue to trouble them whether they are consciously or subconsciously aware.
I strongly believe in order to provide quality care and therapy, it begins with a solid foundation within the working relationship. My use of Person-Centered/Humanistic emphasizes the therapeutic relationship in a strictly non-judgmental and warm approach.
1 rating with written reviews
July 14, 2026
Gabriel is amazing ! His sessions have been super helpful to make progress in our ouples relationship