Gabrielle Montana, Independent Substance Abuse Counselor

Gabrielle (Gabby) Montana

(She/Her/Hers)

Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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Updated 20 days ago
5 years in practice

Let’s be real, anxiety is a b!tch. I can help, let’s chat! https://gemtherapyllc.com/

Check out my Website to learn more about me and for up to date information on when I am accepting new clients! Anxiety is a b!tch - the heart racing, chest tightening, skin crawling, keeps you up all night kind. If you grew up in an emotionally or physically unsafe environment, been in inconsistent and unstable relationships, and live on edge with the fear of never reaching enoughness, then you get it. You find yourself being on guard, overachieving, people pleasing, and quieting your voice as a means to survive with the least amount of damage. You minimize your experiences and often say “I’m fine” when really you are living in your own personal hell and trauma is the prison keeper. You deserve to live an anxiety free and empowered life - establishing your own rules, setting boundaries, and confident in the way you show up in the world. Feeling relief without depending on anyone else's approval is not out of reach, and I'd love to help you get there. I show up as authentic, compassionate, non-judgmental, validating, and direct with my clients. My goal is to give you a space where you can be your full, explicit self.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualAgnosticismLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (CST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 11:00 am,
1:00 pm 6:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 11:00 am,
1:00 pm 6:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 11:00 am,
1:00 pm 6:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 11:00 am,
1:00 pm 6:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Physical Assault
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Assault
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Athletes
  • Body positivity
  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Transgender
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Experiential Psychotherapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy

Location

  • Office Building

    5944 Seminole Centre CourtFitchburg, WI 53711

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)

    Settling in

    • Wide entry to clinician space
    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$180 — $250per session

  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LPC

    8514-125, Wisconsin

  • SAC

    16578 - 131, Wisconsin

Certificates

  • Brainspotting

    Brainspotting

Education

  • University of Wisconsin Whitewater

    MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2020

    Emphasis in Clinical Mental Health with a focus on Chemical Dependency

  • University of Wisconsin Whitewater

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2017

    Social Work with a minor in Psychology

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