About Gabriela Suitor
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Gabriela Suitor
Hi! I'm Gaby! In my private practice I use CPT, CBT, and DBT as complementary tools tailored to client needs: CPT is my go-to for trauma and PTSD, where I follow a structured, evidence-based sequence to help clients identify trauma “stuck points” (beliefs about safety, trust, power, guilt, or shame), examine how those beliefs developed, and revise them through cognitive techniques and targeted trauma processing while tracking symptoms over time; CBT is my broad, flexible foundation for anxiety, depression, OCD, and other related concerns, working collaboratively to define problems and goals, teach the thought–feeling–behavior link, and use cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, exposure, and between-session practice to build new patterns; DBT comes in when emotion dysregulation, self-harm urges, impulsivity, or intense relational conflict are central, so I emphasize a validating “both/and” stance and teach skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to reduce crises and increase stability. In many cases I blend these approaches—using DBT skills to help clients stay regulated, CBT to support day-to-day symptom change, and CPT when trauma-specific beliefs need deeper repair.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I integrate CBT, ACT, PCT, and DBT as complementary lenses, choosing the approach that best fits the client’s needs, goals, and moment-to-moment experience. My foundation is CBT: I collaborate with clients to map patterns linking situations, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and we test new ways of thinking and acting through structured experiments and real-life practice. I use CBT when clients feel stuck in self-defeating cycles, need clarity, or benefit from concrete tools that translate into daily change. Alongside that, I weave in ACT to deepen flexibility and meaning. When struggle is fueled less by distorted thoughts and more by the fight with internal experience, I shift toward acceptance, mindfulness, and values. I help clients observe their thoughts rather than be ruled by them, make room for difficult emotions, and move toward what matters even when discomfort shows up. ACT guides my work when clients are wrestling with chronic anxiety, shame, or grief, or when the goal is living more fully rather than feeling “fixed.” PCT informs the way I hold the therapeutic relationship. I approach clients with curiosity and respect for their autonomy, trusting their inner capacity for growth. I prioritize empathic attunement, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness, and I view the relationship itself as healing. PCT helps me stay grounded in the client’s lived reality and ensures that even structured interventions are delivered in a way that feels collaborative, humane, and empowering. Overall, I don’t see these frameworks as competing. I see them as a flexible, integrated way of working. My goal is to meet each client where they are and help them build a life that feels steadier, more meaningful, and more their own.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
A typical session with me starts with a brief check-in and grounding, then we set a shared agenda for what feels most important today. I invite you to describe what’s been happening since we last met and what you want help with right now. As we talk, I’m tracking patterns (CBT), your internal experience and willingness to make space for it (ACT), and how you’re feeling with me in the room (PCT). We slow down around key moments to notice thoughts, emotions, body cues, and urges, and I help you name what’s showing up without judgment. If we find a stuck point, we might gently examine the story you’re telling yourself and test alternative perspectives or actions. If emotions are running high, I’ll shift into practical DBT skills—mindfulness, distress tolerance, or emotion regulation—to help you stabilize and feel more agency. We connect what we’re learning to your values and the kind of life you want to move toward. Before we end, we summarize takeaways, choose one or two doable between-session practices, and check how the session felt for you so we can adjust together next time.
Is this doctor in your insurance network?
Enter your insurance carrier and plan
choose insurance
In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Don’t see your insurance?
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Northwestern University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Baylor University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1598393423
How soon can I make an appointment with Gabriela Suitor?
Generally, Gabriela Suitor has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Gabriela Suitor's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Gabriela Suitor accepting new patients?
Gabriela Suitor generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Gabriela Suitor's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Gabriela Suitor accept my insurance?
Choose your insurance plan to verify if Gabriela Suitor is in-network.
Can I make an appointment with Gabriela Suitor online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Gabriela Suitor using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Gabriela Suitor work with?
Gabriela Suitor works with Love Your Mind Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Gabriela Suitor?
Gabriela Suitor frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Gabriela Suitor on their profile.
What languages does Gabriela Suitor speak?
Gabriela Suitor speaks English.