Gabriella (Gabi) Mahan
(She/Her/Hers)
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
We welcome all clients who are wanting to heal their relationship with food and their bodies!
Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you are unable to see yourself as more than a body? That diet culture is so deeply ingrained in our society that it feels impossible to escape? You are not alone. We live in a world that has convinced us that pursuing an unrealistic thin ideal is the key to happiness. That if we "work hard enough," that void we constantly feel, will eventually go away. That's why my goal is to help you reach a place of acceptance so that you can experience a more fulfilling life, free from diet culture and the toxicity that ensues. I specialize in treating children (as young as 10), adolescents, and adults struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, and other related disorders. As a bilingual therapist, I am able to conduct therapy sessions in Spanish. While my primary specialty is eating disorders, I also help individuals better cope with anxiety, manage life transitions, and develop a healthier sense of self. I believe that in order to fully heal, we must get to the root cause - exploring childhood trauma and interpersonal relationships is a big part of the work I do with my clients.
Practice hours (CST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Eating disorders
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Body Image
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Compulsive Exercise
- Eating Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Self-Esteem
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Body positivity
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Body Image Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$165per session
- Out-of-pocket
- Out-of-network insurance
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
LPC
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
85392, Texas
Telehealth Licensure
Florida Department of Health
TPMC4592, Florida
Certificates
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
Education
The University of Texas
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2018
Pepperdine University
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2020
Masters in Clinical Psychology