Gabriel Gilbert-Lurie

Online & In-Person

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Hermosa Beach, California

License AMFT#152384

About Gabriel

I believe that therapy is a space where you can be yourself, and I would love to be a part of helping you to explore your life in a meaningful way. Coming from a creative background, I decided to become a therapist to engage more deeply with the human experience, both intellectually and emotionally. My work is centered around helping people grow into the fullest version of themselves—one that feels more authentic, more alive, more aware, and more at peace. Above all, I believe that real healing comes from the unique relationship we build together. Therapy works when you feel deeply seen, heard, and cared for, and that is what I strive to provide in every session. Together, we will work to explore your past, understand how it shapes your present and current relationships, and create a path toward a more meaningful and fulfilling now and future. My approach is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and respect, and I welcome clients from all walks of life. I also am LGBTQIA+ affirmative, culturally-sensitive, and sex-positive, so please bring yourself however you are.

Office Location

2615 Pacific Coast Hwy

Suite 326

Hermosa Beach, California 90254

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Costs and Insurance

$180 - 200 per session

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How does couples therapy work and how can it help?

No two couples are exactly alike, and working with couples is unique in that it is the relationship that is the client, instead of any one or even two people. Couples therapy can work in any number of ways, depending on the goals we set for your relationship together. This can include improving communication, increasing emotional vulnerability, healing betrayals and old wounds, rebuilding friendship, improving intimacy, or working many other factors as a unit together.

How do you work with clients with anxiety?

When working with clients experiencing stress or anxiety, my approach is centered around creating a safe, supportive space where they can feel understood and empowered to manage their symptoms. Stress and anxiety can feel overwhelming, whether it’s tied to specific life circumstances, ongoing worries, or deeper-rooted concerns. My goal is to help clients break free from these patterns and regain a sense of calm, clarity, and control over their lives. Together, we can explore both the surface-level stressors and the deeper emotional or cognitive patterns that may be contributing to your anxiety. I also focus on practical strategies to manage their day-to-day symptoms. This may involve mindfulness exercises, grounding techniques, and learning to reframe anxious thoughts to prevent them from spiraling into panic or excessive worry. I also help clients build healthier coping mechanisms and establish boundaries that can reduce stress, while promoting greater balance in their personal and professional lives so that they can navigate the world with a sense of calm, power, and confidence.

Why did you become a therapist, and what motivates you to continue?

I decided to become a therapist in order to engage deeply with multiple levels of the human experience, and build a career rooted in genuine human connection. I wanted to take the creative talent that I had cultivated in a previous career and apply it to helping people to create meaning from and within their lives I had always been interested in becoming a therapist, and decided to dedicate myself to the pursuit after making it through a particularly challenging year in my life, and deciding that life is too short to do anything other than what I view as my calling. I have not regretted it one day since.

How do you work with clients with depression?

My approach to working with clients who are experiencing depression is rooted in creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where they can feel deeply heard and understood. I believe that depression often stems from a variety of emotional, relational, and even existential challenges, so I take an individualized approach to each client’s unique experience. In our work together, we can work to explore the underlying emotional pain and unresolved conflicts that might be contributing to your depression, helping you to gain insight into their feelings, thoughts, and patterns. For clients struggling with deep emotional lows, it’s essential to meet them where they are with empathy and patience. I focus on building a strong, trusting relationship, where clients can feel supported in exploring the root causes of their depression while also working on practical tools for coping day-to-day. Whether it’s improving self-care, setting boundaries, or addressing the impact of past experiences, I work collaboratively with my clients to help them regain a sense of control, purpose, and hope.

For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?

Beginning with a new therapist can be scary, frustrating, and bring up a lot in anyone...whether this is their first time in therapy or not! Ultimately, I believe that it is your relationship with your therapist that is healing beyond any one modality, style, or technique. Taking the time to really find the person who you feel that "click" will make the experience feel smoother and more rewarding.

Interested in talking?

(310) 400-6906