Gabrielle Schwing, LCSW — Therapist in Hawaii

Hi there, I'm Gabrielle!

I work with adults navigating substance use disorders and recovery, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients find their path forward.

My focus

I work with adults struggling with substance use disorders and finding sobriety, as well as their family members and friends. I also work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions. I help clients feel unstuck and empowered to create the life and relationships they long for.

My approach

I utilize a client-centered approach to meet your individual needs and struggles. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy. I want to help you develop an understanding of your reality and situation and find the best path forward in each session.

My communication style

I create a safe and comfortable space for you to share your vulnerabilities and issues with me. I am calm, honest, and provide empathetic listening to help you feel heard, seen, and supported. I listen non-judgmentally and hold space for your feelings and emotions.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist started with my own journey in recovery. It took a lot of work, done one day at a time by accepting help from others. I learned that I wanted to help others change their lives and improve their relationships so they can have happiness, success, and freedom.

My goals for you

Together we learn about your unique struggles and define what you want to accomplish. We break goals down into objectives and steps, so that we can celebrate the small steps that lead to big things. Achieving goals will build self-esteem and self-confidence, empowering you to trust in yourself and your abilities.

Our first session

Our first session will be a great chance for us to get to know each other and build a connection and trust. We will spend the majority of the session talking about how you've been feeling recently and what has brought you to therapy. I will help guide the session by asking questions so that I can learn and understand your unique story.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Reality Therapy

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Hawaii.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Gabrielle Schwing