Gabby Beltran
(she/her)
AMFT #157232
A space to show up as you are and figure things out together.
Opening up can feel uncomfortable, especially when you’re used to pushing through. Gabby brings a grounded, low-pressure energy to therapy, with warmth, authenticity, and a little silliness when the moment calls for it. She knows humor can help people feel at ease, while still making room for the serious stuff. Gabby helps clients understand the bigger picture, recognize strengths they may not see yet, and move forward at their own pace.
Who Gabby Supports
Children (7+), teens, adults and families
Student-athletes navigating performance pressure or life beyond sport
Individuals exploring identity or adjusting to life transitions
Neurodivergent clients seeking a respectful, supportive space
Complex family dynamics
Teens and families transitioning out of higher levels of care in treatment
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Anxiety, depression, trauma
School stress and peer relationships
Sports performance pressure
Perfectionism
Identity exploration
Neurodivergence and Executive Functioning
Life transitions
Emotional regulation
Complex family dynamics
Transitions out of higher level of care
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Grounded, direct, kind, genuine, fun and low-pressure
Collaborative and paced to meet you where you are
Focused on your strengths, even when they’re hard to see
Curious about how family, school, culture, and community shape your experience
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Person-Centered Therapy
Strengths-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Family Systems and Attachment
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
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Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT #157232
M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Pepperdine University
Clinical experience supporting teens and families in partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) care
Clinical training as a middle school counselor
Experience supporting neurodivergent individuals in nonclinical settings
Connect with Gabby
Meet with Gabby
In-person in our Redondo Beach and Santa Monica offices
Telehealth throughout California
Something about my background or life journey that influences my approach to therapy is…
Coming from a Latinx, first-generation background and growing up as an athlete, I was surrounded by environments where emotions were often suppressed or pushed aside. That experience has deeply shaped my approach to therapy as I understand how uncomfortable it can feel to open up or even know where to start. With that, I focus on creating a space that feels comfortable, supportive, and low-pressure. There’s no expectation to have it all figured out and we can take things minute by minute, and just showing up is more than enough.
My hobbies or interests that help me stay balanced and grounded outside of my work are…
I love staying active, whether that’s lifting weights, going on a run, or playing basketball. I’m in a basketball league right now, which brings out my competitive side and is honestly just a lot of fun. On the flip side, one of my favorite ways to reset is taking sunset walks by the beach with friends or even alone listening to music.
I support clients in achieving long-term growth and change by…
Helping clients build self-awareness and recognize the strengths they already have, even if they don’t see them yet. I believe change really sticks when we understand not just our internal world, but also the systems and environments we’re part of. I meet clients where they’re at, checking in on what’s working (or not), and creating space for reflection without pressure. A reminder that progress isn’t linear and doesn’t have to be perfect!