Gabriela Sanchez

My communication style

I let my client do most of the talking. In our first session, I'll do most of the talking, asking questions in order to get to know you. Once we get into treatment, I allow my client to take the wheel. I like to work with clients who feel comfortable expressing their thoughts or emotions and are open to looking at things from various perspectives.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was once lost and unsure of what to do with my life. I had an undergraduate degree and felt that I was not where I wanted to be, so I went to therapy and the rest is history-- I got my graduate degree, worked in community mental health as I gathered my clinical hours, and eventually, after all my hard work and dedication, I got my license!

My goals for you

Setting goals can be scary. A lot of times, we immediately think that we'll fail, so we don't even try to set them. I work with my clients on their goals by listening to them and helping them articulate the goal. Basically, I listen out for what is bothering them, how it impacts them, and how we can decrease whatever is getting in their way.

Our first session

A lot of questions! I want to get to know my clients thoroughly. I'm not prying; I genuinely want to understand what is going on in their lives.

I identify as...

• Female
• Hispanic or Latinx
• Christian