Gabriella Kamara

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, NCC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

8 Endorsed

Los Angeles, CA 90026

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Using an integrative, creative and direct approach to therapy, my work aims to meet you in the darkness; rolling up my sleeves and joining you in the mud. Together, we will work together to get you free of the hole you find yourself in. As a therapist, I am known for both my compassionate wisdom and ability to get directly to the heart of the struggle- helping guide you towards your goals and dreams. Exploring creative mediums, values, and metaphors in therapy, we will develop language and understanding. Using a combination of top down and bottom up approaches, we will work together to find healing.

With a decade of experience in mental health treatment settings, my expertise includes working with trauma and treating mental health conditions from a non-pathologizing framework. Utilizing expressive arts and social emotional arts, my work helps to promote neurobiological integration and healing from trauma.

My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, dissociation, mood disorders, highly sensitive people, bipolar spectrum, trauma, ADHD, neurodiversity, artist mental health, complex PTSD, substance abuse, all ages, harm reduction and education. I also work with many artists and creatives in utilizing their artforms in healing.

Call or Email Gabriella Kamara now for a free 15 minute consultation - (213) 466-1480

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213) 466-1480

Oakland, CA 94618

I offer sessions virtually and in-person. Inquire about in-studio sessions for artists.

I specialize in Mood Disorders, Trauma and PTSD and Artist Mental Health

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Let's Connect (213) 466-1480

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213) 466-1480

Oakland, CA 94618

I offer sessions virtually and in-person. Inquire about in-studio sessions for artists.

I specialize in Mood Disorders, Trauma and PTSD and Artist Mental Health

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $180
Couple Sessions $190
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Health Savings Account
Out of Network
Out of Network Benefits
Out of Network

I am not in network with insurance providers but can provide a superbill for Out-of-Network benefits

Gabriella Kamara

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 466-1480

I am not in network with insurance providers but can provide a superbill for Out-of-Network benefits

Gabriella Kamara

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 466-1480

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 13602 Supervised by Patrice Bone (California / 93803) Gabriella Kamara

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Northwestern University, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Social Emotional Arts Facilitation 2022

I have over ten years experience in working within psychiatric and chemical dependency settings in CA. I am licensed as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Social Emotional Arts Facilitator

Gabriella Kamara

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 466-1480

Gabriella Kamara

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 466-1480

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Artist Mental Health

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Child
Chronic Illness
Chronic Impulsivity
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Depression
Dual Diagnosis
LGBTQ+
Medication Management
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Women's Issues

I work with diverse population of individuals on issues including: intergenerational trauma, neurodiversity, mood disorders, disordered eating, resiliency, creative blocks, substance misuse, suicidality, and more. I also offer creative art therapy in collaboration with the client's current therapist.

Gabriella Kamara

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 466-1480

Gabriella Kamara

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 466-1480

8 Endorsements

Sarah Cabiness

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BS, MS, APCC, AMFT

Gabriella is exceptionally gifted in her craft. She offers inclusive support with a masterful blend of talk therapy and expressive arts. Her clinical professionalism and lived experience bring a wealth of service to this field.

Lisa Blechschmidt

Counselor, MA, LMHCA

Gabriella is a thoughtful, compassionate, knowledgeable therapist. She strives to meet her clients exactly where they are and then walk alongside them on their path to growth and healing.

Maayan Bick

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR

Gabriella is a wonderful and wise therapist. She is also great at teaching/psychoeducation and able to support her clients well by providing tools and resources to help them on their healing journey.

Reshana Watson

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Gabriella's dedication to meeting the clients where they are coupled with her ability to remind clients of how environment can play a significant role in their self-view genuinely allows clients to move away from self-blame & instead toward self-compassion

Lauren Cromer

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT

Gabriella offers her clients such a deep well of grounding compassionate care. I'm eternally impressed by her ability to tap into creative strengths and unlock new ways of thinking that empower her clients to truly blossom.

Andra Yoel

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Gabriella is a superb therapist. She brings her full heart and natural creativity into the therapy room and all she does. Her clients are enabled to be their full selves and flourish from her nurturing compassion, extensive experience, and wisdom.

Lily Tsutsumida

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC

Gabriella is a therapist who will dive into the most challenging topics and experiences with her clients with compassion, realism and honesty. I highly recommend her for trauma work, as well as for those who identify as neurodivergent or disabled.

Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa

Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir, CEO

I cannot say enough incredible things about her. She is warm, caring and an exceptionally trained clinician. Every client I've sent to who has sent me a personal thank you and cited her therapeutic talents and kindness. Strong rec!

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Religion

Jewish

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Religion

Jewish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Expressive Arts
Feminist
Humanistic
Integrative
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Relational
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I use a largely inclusive, integrative approach, bringing aspects from DBT, CBT, trauma-informed therapy, harm reduction, and expressive arts approaches.

Gabriella Kamara

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 466-1480

I use a largely inclusive, integrative approach, bringing aspects from DBT, CBT, trauma-informed therapy, harm reduction, and expressive arts approaches.

Gabriella Kamara

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 466-1480

Location

Primary Location

Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213) 466-1480

Email me

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Additional Location

Oakland, CA 94618

(213) 466-1480

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer sessions virtually and in-person. Inquire about in-studio sessions for artists.

Gabriella Kamara

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, NCC

Call for a free consultation now - (213) 466-1480

I offer sessions virtually and in-person. Inquire about in-studio sessions for artists.

Gabriella Kamara

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, NCC

Call for a free consultation now - (213) 466-1480