Gabrielle Monaco

Gabrielle is a compassionate therapist who holds dual master’s degrees in Public Health and Social Work from Oregon Health & Science University and Portland State University. Gabrielle employs a blend of evidence-based practices tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients, integrating aspects of cognitive-behavioral therapies with her interest in creative arts as a tool for expression and healing. Her therapy sessions offer a multifaceted approach to mental health, providing clients with various ways to explore and express their emotions.

Dedicated to practicing with cultural humility, Gabrielle creates a welcoming environment where every client feels seen and understood. She utilizes a client-centered and strengths-based approach, empowering her clients to identify and leverage their unique strengths to navigate life’s challenges while still acknowledging the pressures and realities of today’s society. With a focus on teens and young adults, Gabrielle guides her clients towards setting and achieving SMART treatment goals—specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. These goals support both their immediate needs and their broader life aspirations.

Gabrielle is skilled at helping clients develop crucial emotional regulation and coping skills that enhance daily living. She believes therapy is a collaborative journey, where her professional expertise and the client’s personal insights are equally important in achieving sustainable change. Gabrielle values feedback from her clients as an essential part of the therapeutic process, using it to adapt and fine-tune her approach to better meet their individual needs and goals.

Committed to ongoing professional development, Gabrielle continuously integrates the latest evidence-based practices into her work, ensuring her clients receive the most effective and responsive care. This collaborative process is tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each client, ensuring that they feel actively involved and empowered in their journey towards health and wellbeing. Gabrielle’s experience spans individual and group therapy, where she has facilitated significant progress for her clients, particularly those dealing with trauma and complex emotional issues through using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She wants to support her clients in cultivating a sense of peace, enhancing self-esteem, and fostering a positive self-image.

As a Clinical Social Worker Associate (CSWA), she continues to advance in her career. Gabrielle is committed to deepening her understanding of mental health interventions and refining her therapeutic techniques. She is driven by a desire to provide the most effective and compassionate care possible, making a lasting difference in the lives of those she works with.

If you’re seeking a therapist who values creativity, personal growth, empowerment, and active client participation in the therapeutic process, Gabrielle is ready to work with you to build a brighter future.