LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER

GABRIELLA FORTE, LMSW

Offering true healing to move past trauma and develop skills through DBT and other treatment modalities. Gabriella will empower you to take back control of your life story.

What clients say about Gabriella

  • I am very happy with the service I had through Healthy Minds NYC. The therapist I worked with used a variety of techniques to guide me through challenges with career and relationships, providing me with strategies that I am now able to deploy on my own. I've had several therapists in my life, and I can say with certainty that the service from Healthy Minds was the most helpful for me.

    -Chris M., Google
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  • A great practice with amazing therapists!

    -Charles G., Google
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  • A friend recommended Healthy Minds to me, and I am so glad I gave them a try. They offer a free consultation to find a therapist who will match your needs, and I'm really pleased with who they recommended for me. They are very clear with the insurance and payment process.

    -Kristie G., Google
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Meet Gabriella Forte below by watching the short video. Learn more by scrolling through her bio and quick facts about how she can help you.

Watch the video above to meet Gabriella Forte, LMSW.

Learn More About Gabriella Forte—in Her Own Words

Get to know her therapeutic style and hear what makes her sessions uniquely grounded. In this short video you’ll learn:

  • why an open mind is valuable when starting therapy

  • which support systems can help us feel better faster

  • what she loves about working with clients in New York City

  • and more!

“What might surprise people about therapy is how important the therapeutic relationship is in helping you reach all your goals.”
— Gabriella Forte, LMSW

ABOUT GABRIELLA FORTE, LMSW

Gabriella Forte, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker based in New York City. She attended Fordham University to earn her Master of Social Work. During her graduate training, Gabriella learned to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). After graduating, Gabriella worked at the Jewish Board of Children’s and Family Services. There, she treated patients experiencing a variety of diagnoses. While at the Jewish Board, Gabriella completed Foundational Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training at Behavioral Tech Institute. 

  • COLLABORATING TO GET YOU RESULTS

    In her clinical work, Gabriella partners with adults to overcome mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other related diagnoses. She takes a collaborative approach to treatment by strengthening patient insight.

    GABRIELLA’S APPROACH TO TREATMENT

    Gabriella utilizes multiple modalities to best suit the patient’s needs. She specializes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because she values actionable treatment modalities. Gabriella takes a humanistic approach to therapy and is determined to help her patients live their most fulfilling lives.

    When meeting with Gabriella, patients feel accepted, validated, and inspired to create meaningful change.

Areas of Specialization

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • OCD

  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clinical Style

  • Actionable

  • Validating

  • Inspiring

Therapeutic Modalities

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

Education & Training

  • Fordham University, Bachelor of Arts in Economics

  • Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service

Advanced Skills & Certifications

  • Foundational Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Fun Facts

One phrase you’ll hear Gabriella share in therapy often is “If your ship doesn’t come to shore, swim out to it.” She loves helping you get back in the driver seat of your own life so you can make real progress.

“Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.”

-Gabriella Forte

Ready to get started?

Book your first session with our team by scheduling a free consultation call with the Healthy Minds NYC care coordinator. During this complimentary call, we’ll explore your exact care needs to ensure your provider is the right fit for your goals, style, and availability.