Dr. Mark Gabel , LCSW

Dr. Mark Gabel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 40 years of experience in social work and clinical practice. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Social Work, and a PhD in Human Services with a specialization in Social and Community Services. Over his career he has practiced in both New York and Florida across a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric social work, hospice care, long-term nursing home care, and community mental health programs.

In addition to clinical work, Dr. Gabel serves as an adjunct faculty member for an undergraduate online university based in southern California, teaching in a Bachelor of Social Work program, and he has taught in graduate human services and social work degree programs in both online and face-to-face formats. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and an ordained Episcopal deacon, bringing a breadth of life and professional experience to his approach.

Dr. Gabel works with people facing stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and broader life transitions. His additional focus areas include abandonment and attachment issues, communication difficulties, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety. He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared, and he supports and empowers individuals as they take steps toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Remote Care

Dr. Mark Gabel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are tailored to the concerns people bring to therapy. Trauma-informed approaches focus on recognizing and responding to the effects of trauma, helping individuals process traumatic experiences and reduce their impact on daily life. Attachment-focused work explores patterns of relating and abandonment or attachment issues, aiming to improve relationship dynamics and communication. Grief-focused and skills-based interventions provide practical tools for managing stress, panic, and life transitions while addressing the emotional work of loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Gabel collaborates with each person to identify techniques and goals that fit their needs, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts methods over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative process involves licensed professionals working with the individual to determine the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to engage in regular sessions around work, family, or mobility constraints, and to maintain continuity of care when schedules change or travel is necessary.