Gabrielle (Gabbi) Schwenzfeier - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

5 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Gabrielle (Gabbi) Schwenzfeier

Hello!

My name is Gabbi and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Minnesota. I have worked in a range of therapeutic settings including: in-home, school, and residential treatment centers. I work with a wide range of clients affected by depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, substance abuse, bipolar, borderline personality disorder. I have also spent time working with parents on attachment and parenting skills. The clients I have worked with range in ages 2-75 and I have used individual, family and group therapy to help clients address their concerns.

I was born and raised in Minnesota! I attended undergrad at St. Catherine University where I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. I then pursued my Masters degree at the University of St. Thomas. I graduated in 2017 with my Masters in Social Work.

My therapy style client centered, as you are the expert of your life, you know what works and what doesn’t. You have control over your treatment and we will go as in depth as you feel comfortable. I pull from a variety of models including; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) where we will focus on how thoughts are connected to our behaviors, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) where we focus on skills such as mindfulness and distress tolerance, as well as, Solution Focused Therapy, where we focus on the present and future and setting goals. I also use the CBT model and narrative therapy to help process trauma that clients have experienced. If you look at my schedule and the time you need is not available, message me and we can try and make something work!

Outside of work I enjoy spending time outdoors, working out and hanging out with my family.

I look forward to working with you!

Licenses

LICSW

26530

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Body image
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Great listener and amazing advice to your issues or situations. Highly recommend her as a therapist”

“Gabbi has been such a pleasure to work with! Jumping in right away and figuring out where I need some guidance, she simultaneously challenges my thinking while also making me feel like she’s undoubtedly on my side- no matter what it is I’m complaining about that day. Thanks for everything so far, Gabbi!”

“Gabbi is a sweet heart! Very kind, considerate, and knowledgeable therapist who listens to what I have to say and offers solutions to the issues I've been having. Sadly, I've discovered that I prefer voice chat over text chat in therapy, and because Gabbi only offers text chatting I may be switching to another therapist, but I do appreciate her therapy style and her helpfulness!”

“Very kind and thoughtful. Works to better understand my history and goals.”

“She has been extraordinarily helpful and I really appreciate her way of approaching and responding to my issues”

“Working with Gabbi the last few years has been so helpful! Her insight and suggestions have helped me navigate one of the hardest experiences of my life. I am very grateful to have to opportunity to work with her.”

“Gabbi is amazing and helps me in the way that best works for me. And I finally feel understood and heard!”

“She’s a good therapist and actually asks you questions and what I could do to help the situation.”

“Gabbi is a great listener! Sometimes I share concepts I have found in my research that she isn't familiar with, and she's willing to do her own research to understand my point of view. She also gets back to me regularly, and helps remind me to think about my mental health throughout the week.”

“Gabbi has always been there to listen to whatever it is I'm going through and has consistently been there to help me thru the issues at hand. I feel she goes over and beyond to help and find solutions that not many people would, absolutely adore her!”

“Gabbi is a great therapist to have. She truly cares and listens to you. Would highly recommend!”

“I couldn't imagine getting through this difficult time without Gabbi's help.”

“Gabbi is the best! She is very professional but laid back and easy to talk to. She listens but also provides great feedback and resources. I truly do feel like she cares about what’s going on in my life and she focuses on how she can help me through some of my struggles. I appreciate her!”

“Gabbi is a great therapist. She is professional, supportive and helped me achieve my goals throughout the course of therapy. She helped me to grow, reframe negative beliefs about myself, and stay on track to continue to better myself, my relationships and challenge unhealthy thought patterns as they arise.”

“Gabbi is really knowledgeable and hits the nail on the head every time when discussing issues. She is very approachable and trustworthy. I would recommend her a thousand times over!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.