- Experienced LMFT
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Strengths focused
About Gisela
Gisela Casabella is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress and anxiety, including panic-related symptoms. She speaks English and Spanish and works with a range of concerns such as self-esteem, relationship trouble, and issues tied to LGBT experiences. Her tone is direct and encouraging for those taking a first step toward change.
Gisela draws on 24 years of clinical experience in California. She treats depression, mood disturbances, and social anxiety alongside panic disorder and panic attacks. She emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own lives and builds on existing strengths rather than starting from scratch.
Her style centers on practical conversation and straightforward techniques. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going, practicing small changes, and trying new ways of coping between appointments. She values clear goals and steady progress over time.
Gisela has worked with people dealing with body image, abandonment, control issues, and the fallout from separation or divorce. She also supports people working through guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose and forgiveness. These topics often connect to anxiety and panic, and she addresses them together rather than in isolation.
Many clients find it helpful that she acknowledges courage in beginning therapy and sets realistic steps forward. She encourages people to notice small wins and to use therapy as a space to test new habits. To begin, readers can use the site’s Start Therapy button and follow the simple matching questionnaire.
Evidence-based techniques for anxiety and panic online
Gisela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life skills and manageable steps. One common approach she uses teaches clients how to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this helps reduce recurring panic symptoms and everyday anxiety by practicing different responses to worry. Another method emphasizes building coping skills and gradual exposure to feared situations in a paced way so people can regain confidence and reduce avoidance.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they try methods, track progress, and adjust the plan if something is not helping.
Online therapy can make regular sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, helping people check in from wherever they are located and keep momentum between appointments. Because formats are not specified in the therapist’s biography, confirm current session options before booking. The emphasis is on practical benefits such as shorter travel time, easier scheduling around work or school, and the ability to maintain continuity when life gets disrupted.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, and relationship concerns. Other focuses include self-esteem, LGBT issues, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and strengths-based, centering on clear goals and small behavior changes. She aims for straightforward conversation and useful coping steps between sessions.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 24 years of professional experience as a clinician in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMFT credential and practices in California.
Can I meet with her in another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to support bilingual clients.
Are international sessions possible?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or legal details when scheduling.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.