“Everyone possesses their own innate wisdom to guide themselves towards their unique path to healing.”
Welcome!
Gabi Basile warmly welcomes individuals seeking a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy. Her practice is built on the belief that every person carries an inner wisdom and the capacity for growth, even when life’s challenges feel overwhelming. Gabi offers a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences with full authenticity.
From the very first session, Gabi’s focus is on creating a genuine connection—one rooted in respect, empathy, and curiosity. She understands that each person’s story is shaped by unique cultural, familial, and personal contexts, and she honors these influences while helping clients navigate their present and future. Whether you are facing a major life transition, processing grief, exploring your identity, or seeking relief from trauma, Gabi approaches your journey with openness and deep care.
Her mission is to walk alongside you, not to provide ready-made answers, but to help you reconnect with your own insight and inner strength. For Gabi, therapy is not about “fixing” anyone—it is about collaborating to find the best path forward for your individual needs. She believes that healing happens in the presence of authentic connection, and she is committed to being a trusted companion on your journey toward self-discovery and growth.
Gabi’s Clinical Background
Service Locations
Union Square office in NYC
Online in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
Insurance Accepted
I offer sliding scale and accessible options for therapy.
I am an out of network provider.
Therapeutic Modalities
Client Centered/ Person Centered
Existential Therapy
Gestalt
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic
Relational
Trauma-focused
Clinical Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Existential Challenges/Crisis
Grief & Loss
Identity Development
Life Transitions
Sexual Orientation
Client Focus
Adults
Young Adults
Older Adults
Individuals
Couples
LGBTQIA+
Polyamory and Relationship Differences
Transgender, Non-Binary, & Gender Fluid
Education
Bachelor's in Psychology, The New School, 2021
Master's in Mental Health Counseling, CUNY Hunter College, expected: 2026
Languages
English
How Gabi Can Support You
Gabi offers support for a wide range of challenges, tailoring her approach to each individual’s unique needs and goals. She works with clients experiencing trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, relationship concerns, attachment difficulties, grief and loss, and terminal illness. Additionally, she is dedicated to providing affirming care for LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering a space where all identities are respected, celebrated, and understood.
Her support extends beyond symptom management—Gabi helps clients uncover the deeper roots of their struggles, identify patterns, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. She creates an environment where clients feel both supported and empowered to take an active role in their own healing process.
In times of uncertainty or pain, it can be difficult to access clarity or self-trust. Gabi guides clients in reconnecting with these inner resources, fostering resilience and confidence. She views therapy as an ongoing collaboration where progress is measured not only in problem-solving but also in personal growth, self-awareness, and emotional freedom.
Whether you’re navigating the aftermath of a significant loss, adjusting to a new life stage, or striving to heal from past wounds, Gabi offers steady, compassionate guidance. Her goal is to help you feel seen, understood, and supported as you move toward a more grounded, authentic, and fulfilling life.
Influences: my mom, my therapist, my friends, my clients
Gabi’s Approach
At the heart of Gabi’s approach is a deep respect for the autonomy and inner wisdom of each client. She sees therapy as a partnership in which the traditional hierarchy between counselor and client is minimized. Rather than positioning herself as the expert with all the answers, Gabi works to meet clients as equals, collaborating to explore challenges and co-create solutions that truly fit their lives.
Her style is warm, empathetic, and attuned, allowing clients to feel safe in expressing their full selves. Gabi takes the time to understand how a client’s cultural background, life experiences, and personal identity influence their worldview and emotional landscape. This holistic perspective ensures that therapy honors not only the individual but also the contexts that have shaped them.
While Gabi draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities, the cornerstone of her work is building a strong, authentic relationship with each client. She believes that genuine human connection is one of the most powerful catalysts for change and healing.
Clients often describe her sessions as both grounding and empowering—a place where they can process emotions, explore identity, and gain tools for navigating life’s complexities. By focusing on collaboration, compassion, and self-discovery, Gabi helps clients build the inner trust and resilience they need to move forward with confidence.
Rituals: hiking, consuming art, reading, watching movies
Why Work With Gabi?
Working with Gabi means partnering with a therapist who deeply values authenticity, empathy, and collaboration. She does not approach therapy as a quick fix but as a transformative process that unfolds at your own pace. Her belief in reducing the traditional power imbalance in therapy means that you will feel heard, respected, and actively involved in shaping your path forward.
Gabi’s ability to hold space for complex emotions makes her a trusted ally during life’s most difficult moments. She offers not only emotional support but also practical strategies for navigating change, understanding relationships, and building self-trust. Clients appreciate her willingness to meet them exactly where they are, without judgment or pressure, and to walk beside them through uncertainty and growth.
Her dedication to inclusivity ensures that people of all backgrounds and identities feel welcome and understood. Whether working with someone processing trauma, adapting to a major life change, or exploring identity and relationships, Gabi brings unwavering care and genuine curiosity.
Choosing to work with Gabi means choosing a therapist who will see you as a whole person, honor your unique journey, and stand with you as you move toward healing, clarity, and a deeper connection to yourself.
Library: Man's Search For Meaning (Viktor Frankl); All About Love: New Visions (bell hooks); Polysecure (Jessica Fern); The Year of Magical Thinking (Joan Didion); The Miracle of Mindfulness (Thich Nhat Hanh); Meditations (Marcus Aurelius); Love's Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy (Irvin Yalom); A Field Guide to Getting Lost (Rebecca Solnit); Man's Search for Himself (Rollo May)
About Gabi Basile
Gabi Basile is a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with authenticity and self-trust. With a passion for supporting diverse communities, she works with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, life transitions, identity development, relationship and attachment issues, grief and loss, and terminal illness. Gabi also has a strong commitment to affirming and inclusive care for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Her therapeutic philosophy centers on the belief that each person holds the answers they need within themselves. Gabi’s role is not to provide those answers, but to help clients access their inner wisdom, build resilience, and create meaningful change. She strives to minimize the traditional power differential in therapy, fostering a space where clients feel like equal partners in the process.
Gabi’s clients often find her presence grounding, warm, and deeply empathetic. She values the transformative potential of genuine connection and believes that healing occurs when someone feels truly seen and understood. Her work is informed by an appreciation for the unique cultural, personal, and relational contexts that shape each individual’s life.
Outside of her clinical work, Gabi is committed to continuous learning and growth, ensuring that her practice remains responsive, inclusive, and rooted in respect for each client’s journey.