Gabrielle (Gabbi) Schwenzfeier

Gabrielle (Gabbi) Schwenzfeier is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota. She uses a client-centered approach that puts the person's goals and pace first. Gabbi aims to create a calm, practical space for people worried about mood, stress, eating and other daily struggles.

Gabbi draws on several therapy styles to match what a person needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to look at how thoughts link to actions and feelings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills like mindfulness and distress tolerance are part of her toolkit when emotions feel overwhelming.

Her background includes work in homes, schools, and residential treatment centers. She has supported people across a wide age range and has experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, substance concerns, and eating and food-related issues. She has also worked with parents on attachment and parenting skills.

Gabbi earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Catherine University and a Master of Social Work from the University of St. Thomas, graduating in 2017. She has about five years of clinical experience since completing graduate school.

Sessions focus on what the person wants to change now and practical steps to get there. Gabbi prefers to collaborate so goals, pace, and methods feel right for each person. Outside of work she enjoys the outdoors, exercise, and time with family.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Gabbi uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change thought patterns that affect mood and behavior, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and eating concerns. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training to teach mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance for people who struggle with intense feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gabbi treats therapy as a collaboration and will help figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques based on what helps the person make steady progress.

The original biography does not specify session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people choose sessions that suit their energy level, for example using audio instead of video when that feels easier. Many licensed professionals find these practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday routines.