Gabrielle Pikoulas, LMHC

New York · 19 years in practice

Gabrielle Pikoulas is a New York–based licensed mental health counselor with 19 years of experience.

License and registration

LMHC, New York: 004127 · expires June 2028
NPI: 1730241423 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 19
Languages: English

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About Gabrielle

Gabrielle Pikoulas is a New York–based licensed mental health counselor with 19 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and other common life challenges. She aims to meet people where they are and make beginning therapy feel manageable.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then tailors conversations and strategies to each person’s needs. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and shift painful emotional patterns.

Background and approach

She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s experience and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions are paced to fit what each person needs. Gabrielle helps clients work through grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career strain, and issues related to eating, sleeping, or substance use.

She also supports people facing bipolar symptoms, ADHD challenges, compassion fatigue, and questions around sexual orientation and identity. People often come for both short-term problem solving and longer-term work. Gabrielle explains options and helps set practical goals like coping strategies, clearer communication, or better daily routines.

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation. To begin, Gabrielle asks clients to share what they hope to change. From there she and the client build a flexible plan that can adjust as needs evolve.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Gabrielle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Approaches Gabrielle names

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Online support

How Gabrielle’s Approaches Work Online

Gabrielle uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and change patterns in emotional responses. EFT focuses on feelings in relationships and personal reactions to difficult moments, which can be useful for grief, intimacy issues, or repetitive conflict patterns.

She also applies Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions emphasize the person's own priorities and experience. That approach creates space for people to lead the conversation while the therapist reflects and supports. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and practical behaviors, and to build new coping skills for anxiety, depression, or daily stress.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients and therapist work together to test what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people read facial cues and body language. Phone sessions work well when a quieter audio check-in is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter messages when time is tight. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Gabrielle help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and career strain.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and person-focused. She listens closely, tailors sessions to the person's needs, and combines emotional work with practical strategies.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has 19 years of professional work experience in mental health. That background informs her approach to a wide range of concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that fits their routine.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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