Gabriel Rodriguez Lacabe

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience helping young adults and adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I’m compassionate, straightforward, and solution-focused. I create a space where clients feel safe to be themselves, while also gently challenging unhelpful patterns. I use CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy to offer real conversations, practical tools, and support that help clients feel more in control of their lives.

In my work as a therapist, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. I guide them in identifying unhelpful thought patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, depression, or other challenges. Together, we work on challenging and replacing those thoughts with more balanced, realistic ones. My approach is practical and collaborative. I help clients develop tools they can use outside of sessions to manage their emotions, shift perspectives, and build healthier habits. It’s about empowering them to take control of their mindset and make meaningful, lasting changes

Clients can expect to leave sessions with practical tools, greater self-awareness, and a clearer understanding of how their thoughts impact their emotions and behaviors. I help them feel heard, empowered, and ready to make meaningful changes in their daily lives.

You can also visit my website at Hugging Leaf Counseling to learn more: https://www.huggingleafcounseling.com/