Gaby deparis-hale, ms, lpc, ncc

Gaby is a Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, relationship difficulties, and the unique challenges that can emerge during midlife transitions. She is passionate about helping clients identify the patterns that keep them feeling stuck and supporting them in making meaningful, lasting changes.

She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Theatre from Providence College. Her educational background reflects both a strong understanding of human behavior and an appreciation for the complexity of individual experiences and personal growth.

Gaby's clinical experience spans multiple levels of care. She completed her internship at The Renfrew Center of Georgia and has since advanced into a leadership role as Team Lead. In this position, she provides clinical guidance, supports staff development, helps coordinate patient care, and contributes to program growth and quality improvement efforts. She has significant experience working within multidisciplinary teams and treating complex presentations involving eating disorders, mood disorders, substance use concerns, and interpersonal challenges.

Her therapeutic approach incorporates a range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and exposure-based interventions. Gaby tailors treatment to each client's individual needs, combining practical skills with deeper insight-oriented work to support growth, connection, and values-based living.

Clients often describe Gaby as compassionate, empathetic, honest, and approachable. She believes effective therapy balances support with thoughtful challenge, creating a space where clients feel understood while being encouraged to move beyond old patterns. Through a collaborative and affirming approach, Gaby helps clients build greater self-awareness, strengthen resilience, and engage authentically in the process of change.