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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience providing psychotherapy and clinical social work across medical, academic, and private practice settings. My clinical work is grounded in trauma-informed care, psychoeducation, and a commitment to evidence-based, integrative treatment that supports each client’s individual goals and strengths. My experience includes working with adults, adolescents, and families in settings such as UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital and Kaiser Permanente. These diverse environments have informed a comprehensive approach that values collaboration, holistic assessment, and continuity of care.
Currently, my practice focuses on working with adolescents, young adults and adults navigating life transitions, grief and loss, and identity development, with attention to how early experiences influence present emotional and relational patterns. Drawing on my background in child and adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapy, I integrate developmental and psychodynamic perspectives to deepen insight and facilitate lasting change.
As a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish), I provide culturally responsive care that honors the intersection of language, culture, and identity in the therapeutic process. My treatment approach blends psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and strength-based modalities, incorporating elements of ADHD-focused interventions and psychoeducation when appropriate.
I am focused on working with adolescents, adults, seniors and people with disabilities and chronic illness.
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Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
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
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy is a form of talk therapy that helps people understand how their unconscious thoughts, past experiences, and early relationships influence their current emotions and behaviors. It focuses on exploring patterns, feelings, and conflicts that may be outside of awareness, with the goal of gaining insight and developing healthier ways of relating to oneself and others. Through this deeper self-understanding, clients can work toward lasting emotional growth and change.
6 ratings with written reviews
June 17, 2026
Gabriela is a great therapist. She provided good insight and I look forward to meeting with her again.
April 14, 2026
This is my 5th session and so far I feel very comfortable opening up to Gabriela. I feel like I have her undivided attention during our session and she remembers details I share. She also makes great observations and gives me practical feedback.
January 6, 2026
Gabriela is warm and makes it very comfortable to share the uncomfortable. She offers realistic solutions and really listens to what I have to say.