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Dr. Gabrielle Maddux

Therapist · Pennsylvania

Dr. Gabrielle MadduxLPC

Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions

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  • Experience5 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Evidence-based approaches
  • Skills-focused work
  • Helps with parenting

About Gabrielle

Dr. Gabrielle Maddux is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on practical, person-centered therapy. She helps people facing depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and stress. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at teaching tools you can use day to day.

Dr. Maddux blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take committed action. Client-centered work keeps the conversation grounded in the client’s priorities and values.

Her practice pays close attention to life changes like career shifts, parenting strain, and postpartum adjustment. She also supports people dealing with relationship difficulties, communication problems, and boundaries. These sessions often focus on small, practical steps that reduce overwhelm and increase confidence.

Dr. Maddux draws on five years of clinical experience in Pennsylvania. She treats issues such as substance use and co-occurring problems, domestic violence fallout, and complicated grief with a focus on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who meet with her can expect straightforward work on skills like emotion regulation, coping strategies, and clearer communication. Her aim is to help clients rebuild trust in themselves and find ways to move forward after loss or disruption.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people build a clearer sense of values and take small steps toward them, even when difficult feelings are present. This approach can help with grief, anxiety, and major life changes by focusing on meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them, which often helps with depression, panic, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s goals and experience, offering a supportive space to process emotions and make decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted based on what helps most.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use tools like worksheets and guided exercises during or between meetings to reinforce skill practice.

License and NPI

  • LPC Pennsylvania · No. PC015281

NPI1780382234

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Maddux address?

She helps people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and stress. Additional focus areas include relationship issues, parenting strain, anger, and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered conversation with skill-based techniques. Sessions often focus on learning tools to manage emotions and improve communication.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including substance use, trauma recovery, and life transitions. That experience informs a steady, solution-oriented approach.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LPC credential, listed as PA LPC, and practices in Pennsylvania.

What languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats; confirm the current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, video, or phone.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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