Gabriella Zaso,
LCSWA
Gabriella Zaso, MSW, LCSWA
Gabriella “Gabby” Zaso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate who works with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults at our Cary and Holly Springs offices. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Early Education from Moravian University and her Master of Social Work from Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Gabby is passionate about supporting young people and their families, with a particular focus on early childhood development and the unique challenges of adolescence. She takes a strengths-based, person-centered, and flexible approach to therapy, creating a safe, empathetic, and nurturing environment where her clients feel supported.
Her therapeutic toolbox includes Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Art Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational approaches, and Sensory Integration.
Gabby specializes in helping children, teens, and young adults with:
- Depression and anxiety
- Emotion regulation and stress management
- Behavioral challenges and anger management
- Trauma recovery and grief/loss
- Relationship and family issues
- Learning disabilities and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including Asperger’s
- LGBTQIA+ support
She also enjoys working with young adults as they navigate life transitions such as gaining independence, starting college, or entering the workforce. Gabby empowers her clients to build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and explore personal identity, values, and goals during these pivotal years.
Outside of the office, Gabby enjoys creative outlets, nurturing her plants, and spending quality time with her family. She is also a proud cat and dog mom.
Insurance Accepted
We work with self-pay and many insurance plans. Please ask about your insurance carrier when you contact us to make an initial appointment. We accept most Blue Cross Blue Shield and Anthem Blue Cross plans, as well as Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United Health Care, and Optum.