- Client-centered care
- Attachment focus
- Skills-based tools
About Gabrielle
Gabrielle (Gabbi) Schwenzfeier is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota who uses a client-centered style to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She keeps the work straightforward and collaborative so people stay in control of treatment choices. Gabbi often supports parents around attachment and parenting concerns and is familiar with adoption and foster care issues.
She has five years of clinical experience in a variety of settings, including in-home care, schools, and residential treatment centers. That range means she has worked with people of many ages and life situations. Gabbi has used individual, group, and family sessions when those formats fit a person’s needs.
Gabbi draws from several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. She uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at relationships and connection, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to link thoughts and behavior, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for mindfulness and distress tolerance. She also incorporates solution-focused and narrative elements to set goals and process difficult memories.
Her training includes a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. Catherine University and a Master of Social Work from the University of St. Thomas, completed in 2017. Those school experiences informed her early clinical work and her commitment to practical, skill-based therapy.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys being outdoors, exercising, and spending time with family. Prospective clients who want to start can follow the site steps to match and schedule a session according to availability.
How Gabbi's Approaches Work Online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and current relationships affect how people feel and connect. Online sessions can support parenting and attachment concerns by talking through patterns and practicing different interactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts influence feelings and actions; it uses clear steps and exercises to change unhelpful patterns and can help with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving mindfulness, and tolerating distress during hard moments.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can blend techniques so the plan matches what is most helpful in day-to-day life.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for people who prefer not to be on camera. Licensed professionals can also assign simple between-session exercises and track progress over time to keep work moving forward.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Gabbi help with?
Gabbi helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship struggles, eating and body image issues, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work is client-centered, meaning the person directs the pace and focus. She combines practical skills work with discussion to meet immediate needs and longer-term goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Gabbi has five years of clinical experience across in-home care, schools, and residential treatment centers, using individual, family, and group sessions with clients aged from early childhood through older adulthood.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential (LICSW) and practices from Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Gabbi?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability on the platform.