Gabby Metzler

I believe therapy is a safe space to collaborate and seek healing.

In my practice, I adopt a person-centered and trauma-informed approach, skillfully blending techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and somatic therapy. This diverse methodology allows me to customize my therapeutic strategies to fit the distinct needs of each client. I began my journey in the community mental health sector at Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, where I gained invaluable experience addressing a wide array of challenges, including addiction, codependency, domestic abuse, neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, OCD, and complex trauma. My dedication to fostering resilience and hope in my clients is evident in my compassionate and committed therapy style. I feel privileged to guide individuals on my path toward healing and self-discovery.

Training & Education

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Palo Alto University. At PAU, I focused on play therapy, trauma treatment, crisis intervention, and approaches that embrace neurodiversity. Before entering the counseling field, I worked as a professional illustrator. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd protests inspired me to dedicate my career to helping others.

In the therapy world, there are diagnoses for a variety of valid and silly reasons. Diagnoses are not perfect and do not come close to describing any person fully. That being said, I have experience in community mental health and private practice working with the following diagnoses:

• The Autism Spectrum and ADHD (questioning or self-diagnosed is wonderful!)

• Borderline or Narcissistic tendencies or Borderline Personality disorder and Narcissistic Personality disorder (no shame for diagnoses here)

• PTSD and Complex Trauma

• OCD and Anxiety

• Depression and Bipolar Depression

• Affirming care for Trans and Queer people