Thrive Coastal Therapy

“Gabriela has a way of making you feel like you’ve known each other for years. She’s warm, genuine, and completely disarming. What sets her apart is her ability to bring lightness and even humor into the room without it ever feeling out of place. Talking about difficult experiences can be heavy, and she just gets that balance. She’s patient, deeply knowledgeable, and has this rare gift of making you feel truly seen. The space she creates feels safe enough for real, meaningful healing to happen.”

“Gabriela is a compassionate and highly skilled therapist who creates a safe, welcoming space for healing and growth. Her trauma-informed, client-centered approach helps clients feel truly seen and supported. As a bilingual and bicultural clinician, she brings a deep understanding of diverse experiences, and her EMDR training allows her to effectively guide clients through processing trauma. Gabriela’s strength-based approach empowers clients to build resilience, find balance, and move forward with confidence.”

“Gabriela is one of those special people who are hard to come by in the world. She is thoughtful and curious and kind. She has this way of making you feel seen in a way that seems so easy and natural and like she’s always known you. I often lean towards a negative world view and she always finds a way to help steer me towards the positive in a way that doesn’t minimize or take away from my experience. She’s been a breath of fresh air for me and I’d highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking support. She will have your back.”

“I can’t say enough good things about Shannon at Thrive Coastal Therapy. From the very first session, she made me feel genuinely heard, safe, and understood. Shannon has this rare ability to be deeply compassionate while also offering practical, grounded guidance that actually helps you move forward. If you’re looking for someone who is kind, intuitive, professional, and truly invested in your healing, Shannon is exceptional. I’m so grateful to have found her and Thrive Coastal Therapy.”