Gabrielle Herron-Tammetta, MS, LCPC
Welcome!
Hi, I’m Gabrielle. Before this, I worked in film production. It sounds cool and fun and sexy, and I got really, really tired of it. I loved the collaborative art of working with a team toward a common goal, but I am someone who values authenticity in a way that doesn’t align with an industry built around creating something two-dimensional and fake. I love being able to use the creative and collaborative parts of my personality while working with real people on real things.
It feels like my whole life led me to this point. My sister is a therapist. I worked at a coffee shop for eight years and basically counseled all of the regulars there, forty-five seconds at a time. And then, somewhere along the way, I found that the work I kept being drawn to was the work of helping people figure out where they were stuck.
What I’ve Learned Being a Therapist
I’m surprised by how much this work has changed the way I see the world. I expected to learn a lot about people, but I didn’t expect it to change the way I think about morality, relationships, and what it means to be a “good” or “bad” person. Things feel a lot grayer to me now.
The more stories I hear, the harder it is to reduce people to labels or judgments. People can hurt others and still have goodness in them. They can make terrible choices and still be deeply human. We are all shaped by experiences, relationships, defenses, needs, and perspectives that aren’t always visible from the outside.
I’m also surprised by how hard this work is. It asks you to stay curious when it would be easier to judge, to sit with uncertainty when you want an answer, and to keep seeing the whole person when things get complicated.
More than anything, this work has made me much more interested in complexity than certainty, and much more aware of how deeply people need connection, understanding, and a place where they don’t have to reduce themselves to one version of who they are.
How I Work
I am trained in EMDR, which I use to help clients process distressing memories and experiences that are getting in the way of living the life they want. I also draw from somatic therapy, parts work, and trauma-informed approaches, because I believe healing happens in the body as much as the mind.
A first session with me tends to feel more grounded and human than clinical or performative. I show up with a relaxed attitude, which often helps create a sense of ease, while still holding structure and clinical direction. The work is intentional, even when the tone is informal. I don’t shy away from humor when it supports connection and movement.
By the end of the first session, my goal is for the client to feel a sense of relief that they are no longer alone in their struggles, and a curious optimism about the work ahead. I hope they leave feeling understood, cautiously hopeful, and with a growing sense that meaningful change is both possible and within reach.
Outside the Office
I spend as much time as possible outdoors. I love to be on the river, camping, and gardening. I also love watercolor painting.
The Clients I Work Best With
I like clients who are willing to experiment and get weird, because this is a really weird process. I like clients who are curious, who can laugh at themselves, and who are ready to show up consistently, even when it’s hard. If that sounds like you, we’re probably a good fit.
If You’re Nervous About Starting
I get it. Starting can be the hardest part (besides the very messy middle). My style is grounded, direct, and collaborative. I want therapy to feel like a space where clients can be fully authentic. Not judged, but also not simply validated to death. I believe honesty and compassion can exist together.
I also believe it’s important to be transparent: therapy is hard. It brings up uncomfortable emotions, challenges old patterns, and asks clients to sit with things they may have spent years avoiding. But with the right therapist, that process can also be incredibly meaningful, empowering, and life-changing.
I bring humor into the work. Sometimes that means laughing together, sometimes it means a gentle roast — always with care — when a client and I both know they’re doing the exact thing they said they wanted to stop doing.
Most importantly, you don’t have to have the “right” words or be perfectly ready. Therapy is a process, and finding the right guide matters. If I don’t feel like the right fit, keep looking. I am not for everyone. The relationship is a huge part of what makes this work effective. But if any of this sounds interesting to you and you would like to see if we are a good fit, feel free to reach out!
Specialties:
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Modalities:
Polyvagal Theory
Internal Family Systems
Acceptance and Commitment
Education:
Undergraduate – BA in Film Production
Graduate Degree - MS in Mental Health Counseling, Montana State University
EMDRIA Trained for EMDR