Gabrielle Barrington, MD, LCPC

Guiding personal growth and purposeful change

Strengths focused support
Virtual sessions available
Collaborative goal setting

About Gabrielle Barrington

Gabrielle Barrington focuses on helping people develop and grow, creating an encouraging space where progress feels possible. She emphasizes that clients deserve better and offers coaching to support clearer choices and healthier habits. In session she cultivates a warm, inviting virtual environment that aims to help clients feel more at ease and understood.

Gabrielle consistently encourages a sense of purpose, supports efforts to maintain self-care, and works to strengthen assertiveness. She helps clients identify and build on their strengths, believing that those assets are central to sustaining overall mental health and well-being. By exploring the underlying patterns and obstacles that keep someone stuck, she helps clarify practical steps toward change.

Gabrielle holds an MD, which stands for Doctor of Medicine, and an LCPC, which is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She welcomes conversations with prospective clients and invites them to join her virtual chair when they are ready to begin working toward meaningful growth.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Gabrielle Barrington have?

Gabrielle Barrington has 7 years of experience.

Is Gabrielle Barrington a licensed therapist?

Yes. Gabrielle holds the credentials MD and LCPC. License details: MD LCPC LC12252.

In which languages does Gabrielle Barrington provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Gabrielle Barrington located?

Gabrielle Barrington is located in Maryland.

How can I work with Gabrielle Barrington as my therapist?

You can work with Gabrielle Barrington through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Gabrielle Barrington work with international clients?

Yes, Gabrielle Barrington works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Gabrielle Barrington cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Gabrielle draws from several evidence-based approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build more secure connections and healthier ways of relating - it can be useful for attachment struggles, abandonment concerns, and relationship issues.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the individual's experience, offering empathetic, nonjudgmental listening that empowers clients to discover their own solutions and strengthen self-esteem and self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Gabrielle works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Gabrielle can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without rearranging major parts of daily life.

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