Alison Gabel , LPC

Alison Gabel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri and a registered art therapist who brings a compassionate, client-centered style to her clinical work. Over the course of ten years, she has supported both individuals and groups managing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and a range of other mental health concerns, with particular emphasis on trauma and crisis intervention. Licensed Professional Counselor explains that she holds a state license to provide professional counseling, and her registration in art therapy indicates additional training in using creative processes as part of treatment.

Her practice emphasizes a person-centered approach, meaning sessions are guided by each individual’s needs and goals rather than a fixed protocol. When someone feels stuck or uncertain about why they are struggling, Alison helps them explore their present emotional and mental state and works to guide them toward greater alignment with their sense of self and long-term vision. She offers a supportive space for processing difficult experiences and for building practical strategies to move forward.

Alison welcomes clients to begin a therapeutic journey focused on clarity, healing, and personally meaningful growth, tailoring each step of care to the person in front of her.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Alison integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead to clarify goals and support personal growth; it is useful for issues like depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic and crisis experiences, offering structured ways to process painful memories and reduce their ongoing impact. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections, which can help with intimacy, relationship problems, and feelings of abandonment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process itself, and Alison works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the focus over time based on progress and what feels most effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. Working remotely can reduce barriers like travel and time constraints while allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent, accessible support tailored to each client's circumstances.