Therapist profile
Gabrielle (Gabbi) Schwenzfeier, LICSW
LICSW - Family and parenting, mood and behavior
Continue with GabrielleAbout
- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Parenting support
About Gabrielle
Gabrielle (Gabbi) Schwenzfeier is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, practicing in Minnesota with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and parenting struggles. Gabbi also supports people coping with mood disorders, ADHD, relationship problems, eating and body image issues, and life transitions.
She has worked in a range of settings, including in-home care, schools, and residential treatment centers. That experience exposed her to many ages and care formats, and she has used individual, family, and group approaches at different points in her career. She has worked directly with parents on attachment and parenting skills.
Gabbi describes her style as client-centered. She treats the person as the expert on their life and moves at the pace the person prefers. She uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to look at how thoughts influence behavior. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills such as mindfulness and distress tolerance.
When trauma is part of the story, she integrates narrative and CBT-based techniques to help people make sense of what happened. For people focused on next steps, she uses solution-focused methods to set clear, achievable goals and track progress. Her approach aims to be straightforward and focused on what helps in day-to-day life.
Outside of her clinical work, Gabbi spends time outdoors, exercises, and connects with family. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients, and she asks people to use the platform steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Gabbi combines attachment-based concepts, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral techniques in her online practice. Attachment-based work looks at how early caregiving patterns influence current relationships and helps people spot and change repeating interaction habits. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities so sessions stay relevant to what matters now. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. She will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. The initial sessions are used to find a good fit and set small, practical steps forward together.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also use video tools to practice skills in real time or use phone check-ins for brief updates. Gabrielle aims to work in ways that fit everyday life and scheduling needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She helps people with parenting challenges, attachment issues, communication problems, and family-related stress.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered, meaning the person guides the depth and direction of treatment while she offers skills and feedback.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working in settings such as in-home care, schools, and residential treatment centers.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MN LICSW, based in Minnesota.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats should I expect?
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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