“As a queer Latina on a journey of embodiment, working with Gabriela has been so helpful to my psychological and spiritual development and self-growth. Having her as one of my guides on this path of healing has been nothing less than a gift. She listens actively without judgement, and challenges me in a way that feels conducive to my goals, all while communicating exactly what she's doing and why she's taking that particular approach with me. I truly feel like we co-create our sessions together, as she frequently checks in to make sure a certain method or practice is resonating with me. I am so grateful to have her guidance during some of the most difficult times in my life, through which she encourages me to slow down, check in with my body, and have compassion for myself.”

“I’ve been working with Gabriela for almost a year now. The space she has created is so safe, that I am willing to take risks and push myself, which has helped me heal and discover new parts of myself. I have so much agency in this work. I feel so proud of myself because she makes a space where I can be an active part of my healing. And on days when it feels like it’s too much, she gives me the support I need, and I feel even more empowered because I was able to do what I thought I couldn’t. As a Black woman, I so appreciate that I can bring my west Indian culture, my beliefs, my ancestors to the session, and Gabriela honors and respects them, and calls on them when sometimes I forget that I can.”

"Gabriela has influenced my life profoundly. We first met when I was going through a very difficult period of severe anxiety and probably also some depression. My body held more shame, fear, anger, and sadness than my brain could identify or understand. I just knew I felt awful. Constant tears, racing thoughts, nightmares, nervous sweats, poor digestion, and headaches were once daily occurrences. Gabriela worked with me with compassion, patience, curiosity, and zero judgment. She is teaching me to connect to and listen to my body in ways I did not previously even know were possible. When I started tuning in to what my body was trying to tell me was when I started to feel better. I paired somatic therapy with traditional talk therapy, and the somatic work amplifies the effectiveness of the talk therapy for me.

This sounds very woo-woo. It's hard to describe. I'm not sure I would have believed it myself before experiencing some undeniable and unexpected physical shifts after working with Gabriela. So I'll just say this: they say the sign of a good fit with a therapist is if you feel better after a session. Sessions with Gabriela feel like what I imagine a router feels like once it has been reset - unjammed and humming along. I always look forward to seeing Gabriela and cannot recommend her enough."

“We hired Gabriela as a counsellor to be with us throughout the presentation of a play which deals with difficult subject matter. She was available to our actors, crew, and audiences. Gabriela is warm and inviting, and she has a powerful grounding and calming energy. She worked with our actors before each performance to steady their nerves and ensure their comfort. She helped audience members regulate when overcome with emotion. And after the performances, she helped the actors process their emotions and any overwhelm. She did this work with such a delicate touch and tons of compassion and attentiveness. Gabriela was someone we could always trust to be there to support us. She is a wonderfully kind, caring, and skillful counsellor.”

“Gabriela recently presented "Embodied boundaries: connect to your No & discover your Yes" to the Frank Women's Leadership community. She is a gifted speaker whose style is inviting to both novices and those familiar with Somatic practices. She expertly blended theory with guided meditation, leaving participants with a deeper self-awareness and easy-to-replicate techniques. Highly recommended for both individual or group sessions. Thank you Gabriela!”

“Gabriela is a calming presence and a joy to work with. We asked Gabriela to join our educational session on anti-oppression and pro-solidarity and she brought with her a beautiful presentation about connecting with care networks and tuning into the self, listening to the needs of our bodies. Our participants had the opportunity to collaborate together to map their webs of care which then prompted them to think about the ways they both give and receive care. Gabriela is well spoken and brought ideas that were accessible to the group - many of them leaving with a strong sense and desire for (re)connection with the people in their lives. We would work with Gabriela again in a heartbeat!”