Gabrielle DeFord
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
New Haven, CT 06511
Let's Connect (203) 590-5616
Any of us can feel lost, stuck or overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. Maybe you seek to figure out what you can do about the things interfering with your life, goals, and relationships. The problem is the problem; you are not. Perhaps you yearn to be more resilient, to adapt, and to grow. You may not know your strengths. Come find new ways to see and approach things. You have the power to change.
I especially enjoy supporting college-age clients, those in the LGBTQIA community and people at turning points in their lives.
If your past keeps intruding on your present, especially past trauma, perhaps EMDR can help integrate it with your present. I offer a safe, creative space for addressing the things holding you back. I specialize in addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, stressors, and identity issues. I feel honored to accompany and support clients as they grow.
I came to this work from the human rights field. My interest in how resilience is built began while volunteering with refugees. So many had it! I wondered how people learn it, and have discovered many paths to that. Outside of work, I love kayaking, painting, singing, watching truly awful action movies, having nature adventures, and cuddling my cats.
Call or Email Gabrielle DeFord now for a free 15 minute consultation - (203) 590-5616
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
Payment Methods
Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Optum
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Gabrielle DeFord
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (203) 590-5616
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 011419 Gabrielle DeFord
Gabrielle DeFord
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (203) 590-5616
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Gabrielle DeFord
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (203) 590-5616
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Gabrielle DeFord
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (203) 590-5616
Location
Nearby Areas
Gabrielle DeFord
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (203) 590-5616