01 · Who Gabriela works with

Gabriela works with stress, Anxiety, trauma and abuse and self esteem

Gabriela lists 4 specialisms and 5 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Gabriela chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Gabriela's own words

What Gabriela says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

Hi there - I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m a licensed therapist in California with over five years of experience helping individuals navigate a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, life transitions, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I understand that emotional pain can take many forms - sometimes it shows up in ways we can name, and other times it feels like something’s just “off” without knowing exactly why. Either way, you’re not alone, and therapy can be a space to explore that more deeply.

In addition to my individual work, I also have experience supporting individuals and families affected by immigration-related stress - including acculturation issues, family separation, and legal uncertainties. I’m proud to offer therapy in both English and Spanish, with a focus on cultural humility, accessibility, and emotional safety.

My approach to therapy is client-led and exploratory. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support you with curiosity, compassion, and care. Sessions are intentionally less structured so that we can follow what feels most present and meaningful to you each time we meet. Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply space to breathe and reflect, I aim to co-create an environment where your thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely - without judgment or pressure to perform.

Starting therapy takes courage, and it’s not always easy to know what to expect. My hope is that you’ll feel welcomed, seen, and empowered to show up exactly as you are. I look forward to walking alongside you on this journey - wherever it may lead.

Gabriela A Peraza Angulo, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Gabriela practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Gabriela's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Gabriela at this point.

2. Naming Gabriela specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Gabriela is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Gabriela.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

04 · Before you commit

3 questions worth asking Gabriela

Built from what Gabriela actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Gabriela's - Gabriela has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

• “You offer sessions in English and Spanish. Does the work change depending on which we use?”

  People often reach different material in a first language than in a second. Worth naming before you choose.

05 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LCSW

Licensed in

California

Licence

CA LCSW 130531

Licence number

130531

Licence expires

30 Jun 2027

NPI

1073059325

Years in practice

5

Gender

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

06 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Gabriela's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Gabriela. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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