My name is Gabriel Peña, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I earned my Masters of Education and Education Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida Atlantic University. I have spent my career working with individuals struggling with addiction and other co-occurring disorders, and I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community and related issues.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
My research interests in therapeutic relationships drive my passion for the mental health field, and I prioritize trust, safety, and empathy. Clients can expect a sense of warmth and security and a greater sense of autonomy after their first session with me.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My approach to therapy is relationship-focused and strength-based, and I utilize a variety of counseling approaches, such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Adlerian Therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe in empowerment, and my goal is to assist in dismantling the narrative often set in place by labels and diagnoses.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I have spent my career working with individuals struggling with addiction and other co-occurring disorders, and I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community and related issues. My approach is trauma-informed, and I am trained in EMDR for clients experiencing PTSD symptoms.