Meet Dr. Gabrielle finta (she/her)
Hello and welcome!
I work with adolescents (15+) and adults who experience emotions intensely and are seeking therapy that feels thoughtful, steady, and deeply personalized. My approach is grounded in the understanding that emotional struggles are often rooted in the nervous system, shaped by lived experience, and deserving of care that goes beyond surface-level solutions.
Many of the individuals I work with are highly self-aware and capable, yet feel chronically anxious, internally unsettled, or emotionally exhausted. They may struggle with panic, pervasive worry, social anxiety, or a constant sense of being on edge. Others find themselves caught in patterns of perfectionism, self-criticism, or people-pleasing, often feeling responsible for managing the emotions of those around them. Despite insight and effort, these patterns can feel stubborn and difficult to shift.
I frequently work with individuals whose bodies hold onto stress in quieter, more private ways, such as through dissociation or emotional numbing. These responses often develop as ways of coping with overwhelm or long-standing emotional strain, even when they no longer feel helpful. My role is to help clients understand these patterns with compassion while supporting meaningful change at the level where they originate.
A central focus of my work is trauma-informed care, including EMDR, which allows us to address the underlying experiences that continue to influence emotional and physiological responses. Rather than simply managing symptoms, therapy becomes a process of helping the nervous system regain flexibility, regulation, and a greater sense of safety. Over time, clients often find that anxiety softens, emotional reactions become more manageable, and a stronger sense of internal steadiness emerges.
Therapy with me is collaborative, contained, and intentionally paced. I strive to create an environment that feels calm, attuned, and clarifying, where clients can explore their experiences without judgment and move toward change that feels both sustainable and deeply personal.
I’m glad you’re here, and I look forward to the possibility of working together.
(414) 323-5935
Specialties
- PTSD & c-PTSD
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Dissociative Disorders
- Anxiety-Related Concerns
- Panic Attacks
- Social Anxiety
- Intrusive Thoughts
- Perfectionism & High Self Criticism
- Emotion Regulation Challenges
Parent Consultation for Adult Children with Bpd
Dr. Gabrielle offers consultation for parents and caregivers of adult children who are struggling to launch, maintain employment, or navigate intense emotional and relational challenges. Many of the families she works with feel stuck between wanting to support their adult child and feeling unsure how to do so without reinforcing patterns that keep everyone overwhelmed. These consultations are designed to help caregivers better understand what their adult child may be experiencing emotionally and behaviorally, while also clarifying how family dynamics can either support or complicate progress.
advanced trainings
- EMDR from EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program
- One year Trauma-Focused Residency at SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital
- DBT Intensive Training Course from PESI, Inc.
- 2-year DBT-focused doctoral practicum
education
- Spalding University: PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- Spalding University: MA in Clinical Psychology
- Franklin College: BA in Psychology and Studio Art
- Dissertation: Therapist Stigma Towards Borderline Personality Disorder. This research examines stigma experienced by clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and explores how therapists’ stigmatization of clients with BPD may be reduced.
Dr. Gabrielle is under the supervision of Dr. Domenick Tirabassi (PSY508957).
If you are interested in beginning therapy or setting up a consultation, reach out to drgabrielle@tosapsych.com or click the link below.