Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Gabriela Loera, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Family
Continue with GabrielaCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 68347
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904015547
- NPI
- 1356034722
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Gabriela supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused goals
About Gabriela
Gabriela Loera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and Virginia with six years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family tensions, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues like depression and self-esteem. She speaks English and works with adults who want practical help managing life challenges.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She treats the client as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths. Sessions center on clear goals, skill building, and finding workable changes that fit day-to-day life.
Gabriela uses several evidence-informed methods depending on the client and the problem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the client’s experience and priorities.
She also draws on Psychodynamic ideas to look at repeated patterns rooted in past relationships. Solution-Focused Therapy is used when people want brief, goal-directed work to solve specific problems. Gabriela adapts the mix of methods to practical needs like parenting demands, work stress, or relationship strain.
People working with her can expect a practical, respectful style. She helps clients weigh options, try new coping strategies, and track progress over time. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
BHow sessions work
Approach and how online sessions work
Gabriela commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s perspective and lets sessions follow the issues most important to the person.She also uses Solution-Focused ideas when clients want brief, goal-directed work to resolve a particular problem. That approach concentrates on practical steps and what has worked before, so progress can be tracked quickly.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gabriela will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints with each client and recommend a mix of methods. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as goals change.
The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life. Online options can make it easier to attend during a lunch break, avoid travel, or have shorter check-ins when time is limited. Confirm the current session formats and technical options before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas, Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, and related areas such as postpartum depression and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She emphasizes client strengths, goal setting, and skills you can use in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults on a range of stress and family-related issues.
What credentials and licensure does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed in Texas and Virginia (TX LCSW, VA LCSW), and practices from Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and services are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers