- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Guilt and shame
About Gabriela
Gabriela Lima is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of professional experience. She works with adults on relationship struggles, family conflict, self-esteem, confidence, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She focuses on practical conversations that address what feels stuck. Gabriela helps people talk through communication problems, attachment concerns, and control issues. She also supports work on body image, money stress, caregiver strain, and workplace difficulties.
Guilt and shame are listed among her areas of focus. Gabriela will listen for how those feelings show up in daily choices and relationships, and then help people notice patterns and alternatives. She also helps with forgiveness and rebuilding self-regard when people feel weighed down by past actions or ongoing self-criticism.
Her style favors straightforward planning and step-by-step problem solving. Gabriela and the person she works with map small changes and practical next steps. Conversations aim to be clear and focused on what can be tried between sessions.
Gabriela uses her clinical experience to respond to each person’s concerns and to adapt the pace of work as needed. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button. The program uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time and pricing varies by location.
How evidence-based approaches fit into online sessions
Gabriela works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical steps. One common approach she uses involves identifying patterns in thoughts and behavior, then trying small experiments to change those patterns; this helps with issues like low self-esteem, guilt, and anxiety. Another approach centers on improving communication and attachment-related patterns by practicing new ways of relating and responding in everyday interactions; that work is useful for relationship and family concerns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gabriela discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, and then they try methods that seem to fit. She adjusts the pace and focus based on feedback and what is most helpful for the person in front of her.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Gabriela’s work emphasizes practical actions and planning, which can be carried out in between remote sessions to fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship struggles, family conflict, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as attachment issues and body image.
How does she approach therapy for guilt or shame?
She listens for how guilt and shame affect daily choices and relationships, then helps people notice patterns and try small, concrete changes.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of professional work experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a California LCSW credential and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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