Interactions Therapy Center
Dr. Gail Gabbert, D. Min., LMFT, CRADC


Interactions Therapy Center was founded in 1989 in Chicago as a counseling practice
with the purpose of helping people with their mental health and relationship issues.
Dr. Gabbert is the President and founder of Interactions Therapy Center. “Interactions”
refers to the interaction of problems within a system. Problems occur and are maintained
within a context – such as a love relationship, family context or employment. The context
is explored in treatment.

Dr. Gail Gabbert holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in counseling and is a licensed
Marriage and Family Therapist. She completed a two year certificate program in
Advanced Studies in Couples and Family Therapy. She has more than 15 years
of postgraduate clinical experience specializing in relationship issues and the array
of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.

Additionally, Dr. Gail Gabbert holds a CRADC certification (Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and
Other Drug Abuse Counselor) which distinguish the professionals who are specialists
in alcohol and drug abuse. Within the addiction field, she has special training
and experience with prescription medication and heroin addiction.

Dr. Gabbert's therapeutic approach
Gabbert's approach is eclectic. She draws from many different therapeutic models
depending on the condition. If dealing with anxiety, she may utilize desensitization
techniques or relaxation techniques. If a couple is experiencing difficulties caused
by infidelity she will utilize material designed to help a couple heal after an affair.
When working with an addiction she utilizes motivational, behavioral and cognitive
treatments. Treatment is usually solution-focused rather than insight focused,
that is concrete interventions are sought to change unhealthy patterns.

Insight frequently comes with change in therapy; rather than preceding it. The
first and second session are primarily designed for assessment purposes. She will
gather information about your unique situation and ascertain what you hope to
achieve through counseling. Together you both will devise a plan that is both
attainable and understandable for your unique needs. Dr. Gabbert may administer
assessment questionnaires, provide education, assign homework or suggest behavioral
tasks to help you reach your goals. Treatment concludes as soon as your goals are met.

Dr. Gabbert is ready to help.