Meet Dr. Gabriella Fried
Anxiety and Relationship Stress Therapist in New York City
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Bachelors degree in Psychology: Brandeis University
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psyd): La Salle University
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New York: Licensed Clinical Psychologist #024561
New Jersey: Licensed Clinical Psychologist #35S100712000
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety and relationship stress, working with adults who may be navigating anxiety, persistent worry, low mood, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or the emotional weight of trying to keep everything together. You may be functioning well on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck on the inside. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, better understand what you’re experiencing, and find meaningful ways to move forward.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based treatments, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I believe therapy is most effective when it is tailored to you—not a one-size-fits-all approach. I take the time to understand your experiences, relationships, goals, and what matters most to you, and together we’ll shape our work around your unique needs.
Whether you’re looking to better manage anxiety, improve your mood, navigate relationship stress, or feel more connected to yourself and your life, therapy can be a place to create greater clarity, confidence, and ease. Together, we’ll work toward building healthier patterns, strengthening your relationships, and creating a life that feels more aligned with who you are and what you value.
My Approach
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that can help you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move toward a life that feels more meaningful and fulfilling. I work with individuals and couples navigating a wide range of concerns, including relationship challenges, anxiety, mood-related difficulties, life transitions and stressors, and work-related stress.
In our work together, we’ll focus on developing more effective communication, building healthy coping strategies, navigating difficult emotions, and identifying patterns that may be getting in the way of feeling connected or moving forward. Together, we can explore your values, clarify what matters most to you, and find greater direction and purpose so that your choices and actions feel more aligned with the life you want to create.
My clients come to me wanting relief from anxiety, mood changes, relationship stress, and work stress and leave with so much more!
A deeper understanding of themselves and their needs
Greater trust in their own decisions and instincts
More confidence setting boundaries and communicating their needs
Less overthinking and a greater ability to be present in the moment
Healthier, more secure ways of connecting with others
A greater sense of emotional flexibility and resilience
More room for joy, connection, and spontaneity
Frequently Asked Questions
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I offer virtual therapy to adults across New York and New Jersey, providing individual and couples therapy in a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, mood concerns, relationship stress, work-related stress, and challenging life transitions. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or simply ready for something to change, therapy can provide the space to better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move toward a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
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Getting started is simple! Reach out through the contact form or schedule a free consultation call. After assessing if it is a good fit, we can go ahead and schedule an initial intake session.
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.Therapy that looks at the whole picture. I don’t see anxiety and relationship stress as separate from the rest of your life. We’ll explore the patterns, emotions, relationships, and experiences that may be contributing to what you’re feeling, while also focusing on practical tools that can help you feel better in the here and now.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized. I draw from evidence-based treatments like ACT and CBT, but I don’t believe therapy should feel like a formula. We’ll tailor our work to your unique needs, strengths, and goals—helping you not only manage anxiety and relationship stress, but develop a deeper understanding of yourself, greater confidence, and the ability to create more meaningful connections and a life that feels aligned with what matters to you.
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My style is warm, collaborative, and active. I’m not someone who simply sits back and listens—I’m engaged in the process with you, offering thoughtful feedback, asking meaningful questions, and helping you make connections between what you’re experiencing and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
At the same time, I believe therapy should be tailored to the individual. I take the time to understand your unique experiences, personality, relationships, and goals, and adapt our work to what you need. I’ll offer a supportive space where you can feel understood and accepted, while also gently challenging you when it can help you grow, gain a new perspective, or move toward the changes you’re hoping to make.
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You can reach me anytime via my contact page, phone number, or email. I aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
THERAPY SERVICES OFFERED IN NEW YORK CITY
Has your mood been feeling low, with little motivation or difficulty finding pleasure in the things you once enjoyed? I can help you develop tools to work through depressive thoughts and feelings, reconnect with what matters to you, and build a happier, more fulfilling life.
Having difficulty navigating your romantic relationship or feeling disconnected from your partner? I can help you strengthen communication, navigate differences, and develop healthier ways to resolve conflict so you can feel more connected, understood, and aligned.
Navigating a life transition and looking for support to move through it with greater ease? I can help you work through the challenges of change, develop the right tools to cope, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.
Feeling overwhelmed by workplace stress or struggling to navigate challenges at work? I can help you develop practical tools to manage stress, navigate difficult situations, set healthy boundaries, and create a more balanced and sustainable approach to work.