- 40 years experience
- Florida LCSW
- Stress and anxiety
About Mark
Dr. Mark Gabel has worked in clinical social work for four decades and brings long experience to his practice. He holds a PhD in Human Services with a Specialization in Social and Community Services, a Master of Social Work, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and has worked in many settings including psychiatric inpatient and outpatient care, hospice, nursing homes, and community mental health. He also teaches in online and in-person social work and human services programs.
His approach aims to make the therapy room feel open and nonjudgmental. He listens to what matters most and helps people speak about hard feelings. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to LGBT issues. Panic disorder and panic attacks are among the issues he addresses.
Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings. He works with people to identify patterns such as attachment or abandonment worries and communication problems. He also helps those dealing with isolation, questions about life purpose, and social anxiety.
Dr. Gabel describes therapy as a collaborative process. He encourages small, achievable changes and helps clients build self-compassion and better coping skills. His background in varied care settings informs a flexible, experience-based way of working.
The combination of clinical practice and teaching shapes his style: clear explanations, straightforward goals, and steady support while people work toward a more manageable daily life.
Practical approaches and online care that fit your life
Dr. Gabel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world change. One common approach is skills-based work for anxiety, teaching breathing, grounding, and coping strategies to reduce the intensity of panic attacks and ongoing worry. Another often-used focus is trauma-informed support that helps people name and process traumatic experiences while building ways to manage strong emotions and reminders.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about symptoms, life circumstances, and what feels most useful. Treatment plans are shaped collaboratively so goals match the client’s needs and preferences.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking since specific session types are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit visits into a busy week, cut out travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing to work well over remote sessions, helping people practice new skills between meetings.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and LGBT related concerns. Additional focuses include panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, attachment and abandonment issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He aims for an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about difficult feelings. Sessions emphasize practical steps and steady support toward small, achievable changes.
What is his professional background?
He has worked in psychiatric inpatient and outpatient settings, hospice, long-term care, and community mental health. He also teaches in social work and human services programs.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He holds a PhD in Human Services, a Master of Social Work, and a BA in Psychology, and practices as an LCSW licensed in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.