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Meet Gabriella Elise Giorgio

I identify as a Highly Sensitive Person with an understanding that our identities are multifaceted and complex. As a mother to a toddler, I have been challenged with the task of reparenting myself as an adult. I am a sober woman who has experienced attachment wounds, so I am keenly aware of how a person can seek escape or engage in codependent behaviors in ways that feel unmanageable and ultimately perpetuate feelings of loneliness.

With a non-pathological approach, I help people heal from childhood trauma so that they may feel safe in their relationships and in their bodies. Clients describe me as authentic, direct, and grounded.

 

I am an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #140682, supervised by Sharon Yu, LMFT #50028. Trained in Gottman Method of couples therapy and informed by Internal Family Systems, I support individuals and partners to engage in constructive conflict, deepen friendship and intimacy, and enhance the shared meaning of their lives.

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My clients want to feel confident without punishing themselves and build sturdy and sustainable self-trust.

My clients want to heal relational and attachment injuries. They desire to be more compassionate with themselves but struggle with constant self-criticism. The more they try to be kind to themselves, the more their inner voice shames them for imperfections and mistakes. They feel the hopelessness of resolving this internal battle, so they either zone out or become hyper-focused on productivity. 

My clients are women who experience increased anxiety in the depths of pregnancy and postpartum. They have intrusive thoughts about the health of their baby and overwhelming guilt that what they are doing is not enough. They grieve the peaceful birth they dreamed of and feel angry and betrayed by their body or medical professionals. The devastation of their birth trauma along with the overstimulating demands of their newborn come resentment towards the freedom and control they've lost. 

My clients are couples navigating a new life stage that has exposed underlying tensions, communication breakdowns, and feelings of rejection by their partner. They feel isolated in their relationships and wonder if they will ever emerge out of the “roommate” stage and be able to reconnect romantically. In the midst of significant sleep deprivation, decreased emotional support, and a massive identity shift, they feel alone in their unique but separate experiences of parenthood.

 
Trauma Therapy for Highly Sensitive Mothers Couples and Parents in Los Angeles California

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Therapy with me is dynamic, collaborative, and holistic. I am compassionate and sincere as we navigate and explore the meaning behind your feelings, behaviors, and challenges.

In our time together, you may begin to:

  • Examine the wounded and abandoned parts of yourself and feel increased self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-nurturance.

  • Gain a clearer sense of identity and increased capacity for full self-expression.

  • Learn how to handle conflict and maintain a balance of healthy independence and healthy dependence on others. 

I am honored to guide my clients through their exploration of self so that they can move forward empowered by their strengths and thrive in connection with the world around them. 

Special welcome to Highly Sensitive Mothers, Anxious People Pleasers, and Sober Curious Folks

Post graduate degree in counseling: California State University, Los Angeles, Masters of Science in Counseling

Specialized training(s): Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS/Parts work), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy