CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

GL Portrait of Gabriela Loera

Gabriela Loera

Practical, compassionate support for life transitions

LCSW Virginia

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
Continue with Gabriela

About Gabriela

Gabriela Loera is a licensed clinical social worker who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, family and relationship challenges, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and related struggles.

Background and approach

With six years of professional experience and licensure as an LCSW, she draws on practical techniques and an empathetic approach to help clients address coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and other nuanced issues such as adoption and foster care, attachment and blended family concerns, and postpartum mood changes.

She works from a collaborative, strength-based perspective that honors each person as the expert of their own life. Gabriela integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to explore patterns, thoughts, and emotions while also using solution-focused strategies to identify concrete steps forward.

Her practice emphasizes empowerment, practical skill-building, and understanding the personal story behind current challenges. Based in Virginia, Gabriela offers care in English and provides several remote session formats to fit different needs.

She frames therapy as a courageous step toward greater well-being and partners with clients to set goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Combining evidence-based approaches with online flexibility

Gabriela uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also draws on client-centered therapy, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental space where clients' perspectives and strengths guide the work and goals.

Choosing the right approach often takes collaboration, and Gabriela treats that as part of therapy. She will work with clients to explore their needs, preferences, and goals and adjust methods over time so the plan fits the person's situation and evolves as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make attending therapy easier to fit into a busy life. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow ongoing access to support between in-person possibilities, and make it possible to engage in therapy from different locations while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gabriela commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-focused, combining practical techniques with empathic listening to help clients explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Gabriela is an LCSW with six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and family-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Virginia; her license details include TX LCSW 68347 and VA LCSW 0904015547.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityLife purposePostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Texas, Virginia

Languages

English