Meet Gabriel…

Gabriel Gonzalez, MA, LPC Associate

Supervisor: Dr. Chris Stravitsch, DMin, LPC-S, LMFT-S

Gabriel Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who graduated from Houston Christian University with a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He earned his undergraduate degree in Religion from Saint Leo University. He has a passion for helping people and journeying with them as they discover a path forward to healing and resilience. His approach is that of a helpful guide that addresses obstacles to personal goals.

Gabriel’s lifelong career goal is to aid in the transformation of individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, and addiction. He is trained in psychotherapeutic approaches and techniques with a spiritual integration that seeks to aligns with God’s will for the human person. Gabriel works from a holistic approach that incorporates all sources of strength to foster personal growth. His approach is non-directive which means he doesn’t simply give advice or tell people what to do; rather, he accompanies clients on their journey. Gabriel also prefers to be encouraging and uplifting rather than critical and judgmental, so there is nothing you could say that makes him think less of you. He is comfortable with sitting with people in their time of darkness because he believes there is always hope.

Gabriel was raised Catholic and is actively involved in faith formation and men’s ministries at his home parish of St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church. He comes from the fields of engineering and construction with an understanding of the stresses that come with working in a volatile industry. Gabriel was a “prodigal son” and brings his life experiences to the counseling relationship with an empathetic heart.

Gabriel is a lifelong learner and believes that people flourish best when they embrace their meaning and purpose. For leisure, he enjoys searching for solace in nature and on unpaved trails that traverse the beauty of God’s creation. His love of nature has taken him on hiking trips to Colorado, Big Bend National Park, Sam Houston National Forest, and many local trails. He also enjoys reading about philosophy, psychology, religion, and heroic biographies.