Gabriella Haupt

Philosophy and Approach

I believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a wholehearted life—one that holds both joy and pain as essential parts of growth. At times, it can be difficult to find understanding, meaning, and direction. My goal is to create a therapeutic space that holistically supports you in building a foundation for healing, awareness, and purposeful change. Together, we’ll explore how your experiences shape the way you move through the world, fostering curiosity, responsibility, adaptability, and compassion along the way.

My approach integrates elements of Adlerian Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Theory, Existential Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I emphasize collaboration, trust, and authenticity as we work to understand both helpful and unhelpful patterns, strengthen regulation and resilience, and make meaning from your experiences.

Formal Education and Training

I am a graduate student intern at George Fox University, pursuing my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Western Oregon University, with minors in American Sign Language and Educational Psychology. My passion for supporting others, particularly during life’s most challenging moments, has guided my training and volunteer work. I have served as a volunteer counselor with the National Crisis Text Line and as a visitation and grief volunteer with a hospice organization. These experiences have deepened my empathy and strengthened my ability to hold space for others in times of pain and transition. I have a special interest in working with individuals navigating dying, anxiety and depression, life transitions, and relationships, as well as friends and family members of people with severe mental illness, and members of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community.