• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate
• Board Certified Music Therapist
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy Certified (TF-CBT)

Gabby was born and raised in Alabama. Before living in Western North Carolina, she spent time in the Baltimore/DC area. She completed her undergraduate degree in Music Therapy at the University of Alabama, her graduate degree in Music Therapy at Georgia College and State University, and her graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at Capella University. Gabby has worked for the last 16 years with children, adolescents, and adults on the autism spectrum, individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, Alzheimer’s/dementia, and those with other learning and cognition disorders such as ADHD. She works from a strengths-based approach and firmly believes every person holds the potential to improve their lives if provided with the tools and support they need.

Gabby has presented her work within the special education setting at regional and national conferences. She spoke to the National Department of Special Education on behalf of the National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel on the importance and need for individualized, interest-based, and creative learning supports for those with neurodivergent learning needs. She has published an article in a peer-reviewed journal on Music Therapy and the IEP Process within special education, based on her work from her master’s thesis.

Gabby enjoys hiking, running, and camping with her two hounds when not at work. She plays piano and guitar daily and enjoys teaching music to the young people in her life. Gabby also loves live music events and is an avid reader, known to be reading 2-3 books simultaneously.