Gabriele Rebbe, LPC, LCMHC

Gabriele Rebbe is a licensed professional counselor with more than 22 years of experience. She offers calm, direct support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, and issues related to substance use. Gabriele speaks English and German and practices out of Vermont as an LPC and LCMHC. Her work focuses on helping people feel heard and respected. She aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space and often uses humor to ease tension and build rapport. Sessions are adapted to each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Gabriele uses a blend of approaches including cognitive behavioral work, dialectical behavior strategies, and client-centered methods. She also draws on mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and coaching-style conversations when helpful. This mix is used to address practical problems like sleep, anger, coping with life changes, and substance use concerns. Her background includes roles in a variety of behavioral health settings, offering experience with clients who have faced trauma, chronic health problems, caregiving stress, and losses. She works with people managing long-term conditions like bipolar disorder and those navigating major life transitions. People who choose her often want straightforward tools and a supportive guide as they make changes. She tailors discussions and plans to fit each person’s goals. If someone is ready to take steps toward a different life, she offers steady support and guidance.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without judgment. It helps people feel understood and guides the conversation toward what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleeping issues, and problem behaviors related to substance use. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication, which can help with anger, relationship stress, and coping during crises. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what is not, so clients play an active role in shaping their work together. Confirm the session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use techniques like mindfulness and CBT homework in real-world settings between meetings, helping skills transfer into daily routines.