Gabriela Olivarez, M.S., LPC AssociateHonoring Your Story. Supporting Your Healing.
Beginning therapy is an invitation to turn inward with curiosity and compassion. If you're carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, you don't have to navigate it alone. I believe every part of you has a story. The ways you've learned to cope, whether through perfectionism, people-pleasing, self-criticism, avoidance, or emotional numbness, often developed to help you survive. Rather than seeing these responses as something to "fix," I view them as meaningful adaptations deserving of understanding and care. Together, we'll create a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you can reconnect with yourself at a pace that feels safe and supportive. |
Currently accepting new clients
210-716-0241 LPC Associate License #103091 Supervised by Dra. Monica Delgado Rodriguez, LPC-S #79228 |
Counselor Attributes: compassionate, collaborative, trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally responsive, Bilingual (English & Spanish), LGBTQ+ Affirming, Mindful, Strengths-Based, Authentic
My Approach to Therapy
My work is rooted in a trauma-informed, person-centered philosophy that recognizes each individual as the expert of their own life.
Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to your unique goals, values, experiences, and strengths.
I integrate evidence-based approaches including:
Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to your unique goals, values, experiences, and strengths.
I integrate evidence-based approaches including:
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)-Informed Interventions
- Mindfulness
- Somatic Awareness
- Strengths-Based Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
Bilingual & Culturally Responsive Care
As a bilingual counselor providing therapy in English and Spanish, I strive to create an environment where clients feel seen, respected, and understood.
I earned a CACREP-recognized Bilingual Counseling Certificate during my graduate training and have a special passion for supporting:
I earned a CACREP-recognized Bilingual Counseling Certificate during my graduate training and have a special passion for supporting:
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)-Informed Interventions
- Mindfulness
- Somatic Awareness
- Strengths-Based Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
Areas of Focus
I enjoy working with clients experiencing:
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What It's Like to Work With Me
💛 Healing Begins with Compassion
Healing starts by meeting yourself with kindness instead of judgment. Together, we'll create space for every part of your story.
🌱 You Are More Than Your Coping Strategies
The behaviors that once helped you survive don't define who you are. Therapy can help you understand where they came from while discovering healthier ways to move forward.
🤝 Therapy Is a Collaborative Process
I believe the therapeutic relationship is one built on trust, curiosity, and mutual respect. You are the expert on your life, I am here to support and guide your journey.
🌎 Your Identity Matters
As a bilingual therapist, I recognize the importance of culture, language, family systems, and identity in shaping our experiences. My goal is to provide a space where every part of who you are feels welcomed.
🎯 My Goal
My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel empowered to explore your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and move toward healing with greater confidence, resilience, and self-compassion.
Healing starts by meeting yourself with kindness instead of judgment. Together, we'll create space for every part of your story.
🌱 You Are More Than Your Coping Strategies
The behaviors that once helped you survive don't define who you are. Therapy can help you understand where they came from while discovering healthier ways to move forward.
🤝 Therapy Is a Collaborative Process
I believe the therapeutic relationship is one built on trust, curiosity, and mutual respect. You are the expert on your life, I am here to support and guide your journey.
🌎 Your Identity Matters
As a bilingual therapist, I recognize the importance of culture, language, family systems, and identity in shaping our experiences. My goal is to provide a space where every part of who you are feels welcomed.
🎯 My Goal
My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel empowered to explore your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and move toward healing with greater confidence, resilience, and self-compassion.
