Gabriela Vo, LCPC

About Gabriela

I am a Client-Centered counselor (otherwise known as a Rogerian counselor), which means my approach to counseling is structured entirely around who my client(s) are.

My role is to provide unconditional positive regard, encouragement, and empathy to strengthen your growth process. In other words, I believe that you already have the strengths and the capabilities to make the change you want.

My job is to help you get access to all of the wonderful qualities that exist within you.

My practice draws from a wide range of modalities, from CBT to Family Structure Therapy. My mixed toolbox allows me to use whatever techniques are appropriate for you.

Besides these standard tools, I received additional training on Adlerian Play Therapy using Dungeons and Dragons. I can run Dungeons and Dragons group therapy (or any other TTRPGs) to strengthen both group and individual counseling. Because of this, I am also partial to play therapy, though only when it’s appropriate for your situation.

About my experiences, I provided addiction and substance abuse counseling during my time at Chestnut Health System, crisis and suicide intervention with the 988 line in Illinois through PATH crisis, and care for individuals with IDD, autism, and ADHD at Lifelong Access.

These experiences naturally inform my approach to crisis intervention, addiction counseling, accessible and overall trauma-informed care. I hope that these experiences could help you in your journey.

Last but most certainly not least, I am committed to providing culturally informed, intersectional care to clients of any sexual, gender, racial, class, cultural, and religious background from ages 6 and older.

We do not exist in isolation from our identities and socio-economic background. Thus, I would not offer care which exclude any parts of you.

I hope I have given you a clearer idea of what care with me could look like. Sincerely, thank you for granting me the privilege of being a part of your journey.