About Alison Gabel
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Culturally Sensitive
Art Therapy
Exposure Response Prevention
Coaching
Expressive Arts
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Alison Gabel
Wondering why even try? The never ending barrage of bad news and world events have you feeling a little shellshocked? Trying to figure out if you can even heal or figure out who you are in spite of all that is happening? Me too. It's pretty rough out here.
I'm Ali, a Registered Art Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri, Michigan, and Ohio. My practice predominately focuses on the issues unique to Millennials and Gen Z, including later in life neurodivergent diagnoses, healing from trauma, finding and maintaining secure connections/ relationships, being first persons in families to reject traditional paths, and navigating adulthood/ becoming secure in self in an uncertain future.
I both identify and work within the LGBTQIA+, kink, and non-traditional relationship communities. My practice is a not just a safe space. It is a place to readily meet challenge, growth, and self-understanding. My goal is help you achieve what you want for yourself, whatever that may look like within the context of you. Together we will find solutions, happies and crappies, some tears, successes, and healing.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I specialize in working with folx diagnosed with ADHD later in life, persons within the LGBTQIA+ community, and those in kink and/or non-traditional relationships. I work through a trauma-focused, person centered lens, and typically work with Millennials and Gen Z, focusing on the issues that are unique to them.
For those struggling with a late ADHD/ ASD diagnosis, therapy will have more focus on what a later in life diagnosis means, better understand diagnoses, unpacking the grief and sadness associated with a lost adolescence/ early adulthood, and strategies to help you better manage your present and future.
For LGBTQIA+ folx, therapy may entail processing trauma; determining identity and expression; support during transitionary processes; maintaining positive and healthy relationships with intimate partners and others; and navigating current events and maintaining safety. In addition, I have 10 years of experience working with persons identifying as trans and being with them through the transition process. Should you be seeking support with the transition process, I am available to provide letters and support to physicians to continue with the medical care you need.
For those within the kink communities or in non-traditional relationships, common topics I have often encountered in therapy include: safely engaging in kink community; healing trauma through kink; identifying what kink and/or non-traditional relationships mean for you; identity within these communities/ relationships; and navigating expressing inclusion in these communities with others.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
What might therapy look like with me? We will spend our first session getting to know each other, some assessments of background and history, and determining if I am a good fit for your needs as this is one of the most important aspects of therapy - having a good working relationship!
If we decide we would like to continue, we will then establish goals for therapy and determine what sessions will look like for your specific needs. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist, I may employ some more traditional therapy tools as well as some creative expression to help you better access the emotions and processing you are seeking.
Some sessions may feel more like you ranted for the whole time, and others will feel like a monumental amount of work was achieved. Both are important and a valid part of the therapeutic process. Regardless, your sessions are yours and the structure of sessions will demonstrate that.
One thing is for certain: if you are looking for someone to challenge and push you, I am your therapist.
Alison Gabel, LPC is not in-network with any insurances
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Master's in Art Therapy Counseling
NPI number
1730628454
How soon can I make an appointment with Alison Gabel?
Generally, Alison Gabel has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Alison Gabel's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Alison Gabel accepting new patients?
Alison Gabel generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Alison Gabel's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Alison Gabel accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Alison Gabel online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Alison Gabel using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Alison Gabel work with?
Alison Gabel works with Millennial Mental Health Club.
What are common reasons for patients to see Alison Gabel?
Alison Gabel frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alison Gabel on their profile.
What languages does Alison Gabel speak?
Alison Gabel speaks English.