About Me

I'm Gabriel Tijerina, a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults navigate anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and life transitions with greater clarity and confidence.

My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward.

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A Practical Approach to Therapy

I believe therapy works best when it feels collaborative, practical, and tailored to your unique goals.

While insight is important, meaningful change happens when we can apply what we learn to everyday life. My role isn't to tell you how to live your life. Instead, I help you better understand what's keeping you stuck, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and develop strategies that help you move forward.

Whether we're working through anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or a major life transition, therapy should feel like a partnership focused on helping you build the life you want.

Evidence-Based

My approach incorporates proven therapies including CBT, ACT, EMDR, and executive functioning strategies.

What You Can Expect

Supportive

Therapy should be a place where you feel understood, challenged when needed, and encouraged throughout the process.

Practical

You'll leave sessions with insights, tools, and strategies that can be applied outside the therapy room.

Collaborative

We'll work together to understand your goals and develop a plan that feels meaningful and realistic.

Training & Credentials

Credentials

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Illinois

  • EMDR Trained Therapist

Specialized Areas

  • Anxiety & Overthinking

  • Trauma & EMDR

  • ADHD & Executive Functioning

  • Life Transitions

Outside the Therapy Office

Outside of therapy, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, staying active, exploring local coffee shops, and continuing to learn. These things help me stay grounded, curious, and connected to the values that guide both my life and my work.

I believe growth happens both inside and outside the therapy room, and I'm passionate about helping people build lives that align with what matters most to them.

Ready to Take the First Step?

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or navigating a major life transition, support is available.

Schedule Your First Appointment