Dr. Mark Gabel, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 40 years in practice

Dr. Mark Gabel has practiced clinical social work for four decades and holds a PhD in Human Services.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW7751 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1437540622 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 40
Languages: English

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About Mark

Dr. Mark Gabel has practiced clinical social work for four decades and holds a PhD in Human Services. He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - in Florida and brings long experience from inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, hospice, nursing homes, and community mental health.

He also teaches in social work programs at the university level. He uses plain, direct conversation to help people facing stress and anxiety.

Background and approach

He listens for what feels most pressing and works with each person to set practical next steps. Sessions focus on understanding feelings, sorting options, and building small habits that make daily life more manageable. Many people consult him about trauma and abuse, grief and loss, or questions tied to LGBT identity.

He also helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, feelings of isolation, and relationship patterns such as attachment and abandonment worries. He invites people to talk honestly about what they want to change. His background includes teaching social work online and in person, and service in the U.S.

Navy. That mix of clinical work and education shapes a calm, steady approach in sessions. He encourages curiosity and self-compassion while keeping goals clear and realistic.

Dr. Gabel aims to make the first steps less overwhelming. He offers straightforward guidance and steady support as people work through loss, find purpose, and rebuild confidence.

The focus is on what will help now and next.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Dr. Gabel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach he uses helps people recognize and change thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety and panic; it involves practicing new responses and short exercises between sessions to reduce symptoms over time. Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic memories and their effects on daily life by creating steady, manageable steps to face avoided situations and rebuild tolerance for difficult feelings.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He works with each person to weigh goals, worries, and personal preferences before settling on a plan. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting methods so the work fits the client’s life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow a full face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or times when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, school, or caregiving schedules and to keep continuity when life gets busy.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Dr. Gabel commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Other focus areas include panic attacks, social anxiety, attachment and abandonment issues, and questions around life purpose.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is conversational and practical. He helps people name what matters, set small goals, and practice straightforward strategies between sessions.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has about 40 years of clinical social work experience across inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, hospice, long-term care, and community mental health, plus academic teaching roles.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and practices from that state.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

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