- CBT
- DBT skills
- Attachment work
About Gabrielle
Gabrielle (Gabbi) Schwenzfeier is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who deal with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, and related concerns such as parenting and relationship strain. Gabbi uses practical talk and skill-building rather than long lectures. She keeps sessions focused and straightforward so people can notice small changes between meetings.
Gabbi has worked in homes, schools, and residential treatment centers. That range means she has helped people in different settings and at different stages of life. She has supported people coping with mood disorders, bipolar symptoms, substance use, and eating-related concerns. She has also worked with parents on attachment and parenting skills.
Her approach centers on the client’s experience and choice. She draws on client-centered practice to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to link thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to try practical experiments between sessions.
Gabbi also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills such as mindfulness and distress tolerance when people need tools to manage intense emotions. She pulls in solution-focused and narrative techniques to set clear goals and to process traumatic memories when that fits the work.
Born and raised in Minnesota, she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at St. Catherine University and a Master of Social Work at the University of St. Thomas, graduating in 2017. She invites people to reach out and discuss whether her way of working matches their needs.
How her clinical approaches translate to online work
Gabbi commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills in her work. CBT involves identifying links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and trying small experiments to test what helps. That approach is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and behavior changes. DBT skills focus on mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance to help manage intense moments and reduce reactivity.She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas to pay attention to how relationships and the therapeutic relationship affect progress. Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, preferences, and what feels workable, then agree on practical steps together.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can help fit therapy into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some people prefer not being on camera, while others like visual connection; discussing these preferences makes sessions easier to plan.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues such as parenting, addictions, eating concerns, and mood disorders.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered, so the person directs how deep sessions go and which goals matter most.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in settings including in-home, schools, and residential treatment centers.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and practices from Minnesota.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.