Gabrielle Montana MS LPC SAC (She/Her/Hers)
Welcome! I’m the owner of G.E.M. Therapy LLC and your future therapist!
I’m obsessed with true-crime, to the point of freaking myself out, I have a bit of a potty-mouth (I encourage you to lean into some of this language too, if you feel comfortable), and I too know what it’s like to live with that b!tch anxiety (see - potty mouth).
I work with adults who have been through some heavy sh!t and need a space to be seen, heard, and validated. They are ready to work through their traumas, ditch people pleasing, and take hold of their anxiety. As your therapist, I hold unconditional positive regard for you. I show up as compassionate, authentic, non-judgmental, validating, and direct.
My role is to guide you in exploring and processing life experiences, while building the skills you need to take your life back AND to help keep you accountable. I'll point out your strengths and areas of awesomeness AND I'll let you know when I call BS. I get it, that FEELS uncomfortable. Not many people enjoy being challenged on patterns of thinking and being that have served them so far, especially when those ways of being are rooted in something we had no choice in, but that is the space where growth happens! There is risk in everything we do and don’t do. Take the risk, let yourself get a little uncomfortable, and feel growth happen.
Areas of Focus:
Anxiety
Depression
Relationships
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem
Stress Management
Suicidal Ideation
Modalities I Use:
Trauma Informed
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed
Parts Informed Treatment
Person Centered
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Reality Therapy/Choice Theory
Attachment-Based
Emotionally Focused
Motivational Interviewing
If these aren’t familiar, don’t worry, we will chat more about them as we work together!
I am committed to affirming experiences of LQBTQIA+ and BIPOC persons. I continue to educate myself by acknowledging my privilege, learning from people within these communities, reading educational resources, and attending relevant CEU trainings. I encourage my clients to provide feedback and call me out if I fall short.
Education & Experience
In 2017, I received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work with a minor in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UWW). In 2020, I received a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UWW. I have experience working with adolescents and adults, providing individual, couples, and group therapy, to treat mental health, substance use, co-occurring experiences , and relational and attachment concerns.
Licenses and Certifications
WI Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Lic # 8514-125
WI Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) - Lic # 16578 - 131
FL Out of State Telehealth Provider Registration # TPMC2535
Verify my FL Registration: https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/
Relevant Trainings and CEUs
Brainspotting Phase 1 with Cherie Lindberg 2020
PESI Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals 2020
PESI Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & More 2022
PESI Certified Clinical Trauma Professional 2022
Brainspotting Parts with Cherie Lindberg & Cynthia Schwartzberg 2022
PESI Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Support Grief and Treat Trauma in Bereaved Parents 2022
Brainspotting Phase 2 with Cherie Lindberg 2023
Brainspotting: Mindful Co-regulation in Relationships with Cherie Lindberg 2023
Overcoming Our Racist Socialization: White Identity Development Among Psychotherapists 2024
