About Gabriela
Gabriela Hall-Chung is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. She also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, parenting strain, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, and career questions. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, and she aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.
She began her work in mental health and substance abuse in 2001 and has been a LMHC since 2006.
Background and approach
Gabriela holds a master's degree in Counselor Education and brings 17 years of formal post-licensure experience to her practice. That background includes supporting people with both behavior and substance-related addictions as well as everyday life challenges. Her counseling approach blends practical tools with personal respect.
Sessions are interactive and reality based, focusing on what can be done now. She uses elements of cognitive-behavioral work, humanistic listening, and mindfulness practices to help clients identify patterns and try new behaviors. Gabriela emphasizes validation and respects each person’s experience.
She avoids stigmatizing labels and works to create a space where clients can speak honestly and explore change. The goal is to help people build skills, notice progress, and pursue clearer priorities. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort that will sometimes challenge a client and sometimes offer steady support.
Gabriela encourages people ready to take a step toward a happier life to begin with a simple conversation and practical next steps.
Approaches that guide online care
Gabriela uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try new actions. This approach breaks problems into small, testable steps and is often useful for anxiety, depression, and behavior change related to addictions.She also draws on humanistic methods that center the person and their experience. That means listening closely, validating feelings, and helping people connect with their values and strengths. Mindfulness-based practices are included as well to help clients notice thoughts and emotions without getting swept up by them, which can reduce reactivity and support steady progress.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Gabriela will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time and checks in about what is helping and what needs to shift.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use body language and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging allow short check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These formats offer flexibility and make regular care more accessible for people with busy schedules.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also works with
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 17 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English