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Alison Gabel, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Alison is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Alison. View 19 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Missouri

Recent reviews

She is great. Really helping me out

Reviewed April 2024

Alison is a breath of fresh air! I feel comfortable sharing my feelings with her and I am able to open up. Very respectful and understanding as well! Above all, Alison is a professional and conducts the therapy sessions as such. Thank you!

Reviewed February 2024

More about Alison

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri, as well as a Registered Art Therapist. During my 10 years of clinical experience, I have worked closely with groups and individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many other mental health concerns with my emphases being trauma and crisis intervention. I use a person-centered approach which means our sessions are led by your needs and goals, not a one-size-fits-all therapeutic approach. Stuck in a rut? Not understanding why you just…can’t? I am here to help you process where you currently are mentally and emotionally, and to help guide you into a space in which you feel more aligned with who you are and your vision for yourself. Welcome to your journey!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Domestic violence Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Immigration issues Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Alison Gabel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730628454.

  • LPC · Missouri · 2016040507 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Alison Gabel

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

19 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Understanding Comfortable Guidance Thank you Attentive Fantastic Helped Recommend

She is great. Really helping me out

Reviewed April 2024

Alison is a breath of fresh air! I feel comfortable sharing my feelings with her and I am able to open up. Very respectful and understanding as well! Above all, Alison is a professional and conducts the therapy sessions as such. Thank you!

Reviewed February 2024

I am (or..was) a therapy skeptic. I knew it was helpful for many people, but I just didn't know if I'd find value in it. I found the idea of finding a therapist that resonated with me daunting. Alison is a great fit for what I'm looking for. Time to vent, unload, have someone listen and actively converse with me. I felt understood and heard, but I also left with some important facts about my circumstance that I immediately leveraged to my benefit. I've since recommended better help to many friends.

Reviewed February 2024

She is extremely personable and genuinely wants to help. Her analogies and guidance are extremely relatable and is the best advice I’ve ever been given!

Reviewed February 2024

My first meeting with her felt comfortable. I felt like I could talk to someone for the first time in my life while being human.

Reviewed January 2024

Best in her field

Reviewed January 2024

She's really helped me. Excellent at her job and always insightful.

Reviewed December 2023

She's just great!

Reviewed November 2022

Ali is supportive, helpful, and makes therapy fun. I always enjoy my sessions.

Reviewed June 2022

She's great. Very responsive, friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with.

Reviewed March 2022

Thank you for continuing to be available to listen and knowing when to offer personally tailored advice.

Reviewed February 2022

Alison is fantastic, she has opened my eyes to the reality of what I have gone through throughout my life and how that has impacted me now, whilst providing healthy ways forward but always encourages me first to see if I can figure those things out myself, with her guidance of course. She's been accommodating, brilliantly helpful, understanding and is just overall wonderful. I couldn't recommend her enough and feel truly lucky to have her guidance.

Reviewed February 2022

Ali has been attentive, positive, inspiring, and helpful. She has given me the space to develop insights and the confidence in myself to navigate life. I have made much progress with her :)

Reviewed December 2021

Alison is great

Reviewed November 2021

She has done a great deal to help me understand my ADHD diagnosis and just, the way my brain works. Gaining that greater understanding of myself has been fantastic.

Reviewed November 2021

She's attentive and picks out key details about our conversations which help me better understand myself and helps me move past some traumas. She's an incredibly helpful person.

Reviewed November 2021

Alison is very understanding and talks to you in a friendly way that makes you feel very comfortable in sharing whatever you are thinking or feeling. She helped to relieve my anxious feelings I had as it was my very first therapy.

Reviewed November 2021

If you have raging ADHD I highly recommend Alison. It takes a great deal of patience listening to me speak, let alone offering help or advice for someone who is very critical of literally everything. Someone give this person a raise.

Reviewed September 2021

She listens. She respects. She responds. I can’t think of a better way to sum her up. Thank you for seeing me.

Reviewed August 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Alison Gabel offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Alison Gabel works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Alison Gabel speak?

Alison Gabel speaks English.

How many years of experience does Alison Gabel have?

Alison Gabel has 10 years of experience.

Where is Alison Gabel licensed to practice?

Alison Gabel is licensed to practice in Missouri.

Does Alison Gabel accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Alison Gabel accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Alison Gabel offer?

Alison Gabel offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Alison Gabel?

Alison Gabel can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Alison Gabel?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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