Brielle Gourley Therapist

Meet Brielle Gourley LGPC

I believe therapy works best when clients feel safe, supported, and accepted exactly as they are. My style is laid back, compassionate, and relational, which means I take time to get to know each client and understand what feels most helpful for them.

I work with children, teens, and young adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, stuck, or unsure how to express what they are going through. Whether your child is struggling with school stress, friendships, big emotions, or a major life transition. My goal is to create a space where they feel heard, understood, and supported as they grow.

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Grounded Support. Meaningful Change.

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Location

Telehealth | In-Person in Pasadena, MD

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Ages

Adult 6 -35 yo

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Pronouns

She/Hers

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Insurance

BCBS | Cigna | Aetna | Self-Pay

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Services Offered

Child & Teen Therapy | Young Adult & Adult |
Child-Centered Play

My Focus Areas!

How Therapy With Me Feels

Therapy with me feels compassionate, laid back, and supportive. I understand that starting therapy can feel uncomfortable, especially for children, teens, and young adults who may not know what to say or how to explain what they are feeling.

I take my time to build trust and get to know each client as a whole person. My approach is warm and relational, creating space for clients to feel heard without pressure or judgment. I believe therapy should feel like a place where clients can learn more about themselves, practice new skills, and feel supported as they move through difficult experiences.

With younger clients, I allow the process to feel natural and age-appropriate. Some children communicate through play, creativity, movement, or small moments of connection before they are ready to use words. With teens and young adults, I offer a calm and nonjudgmental space to talk through stress, emotions, relationships, identity, and the challenges that can feel hard to manage alone.

Approaches I May Use

I use a compassionate, human-centered approach that focuses on building trust, understanding each client’s story, and helping clients feel supported as they grow. I believe self-awareness and communication are important parts of the therapy process, especially for children, teens, and young adults who are still learning how to understand and express what they feel. I may use CBT to help clients notice the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With younger children, the use of child-centered play therapy to support emotional expression in a way that feels natural and developmentally appropriate. Across all ages, my work is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and helping clients build tools they can use outside of the therapy room.

Child-Centered Play

Professional Experiences That
Shape My Work

As a newer clinician, I think I bring a fresh perspective, current clinical training, and a deep passion for supporting young people and their families. I understand that children, teens, and young adults are often carrying more than they know how to explain, and that therapy can help them begin to make sense of their emotions, experiences, and needs. My work is shaped by the belief that clients grow when they feel safe enough to be themselves. I approach therapy with patience, compassion, and curiosity, helping clients feel less alone as they build insight, confidence, and healthier ways of moving through life.

Clients Who Often Work Well With Me

  • Children who need support expressing big feelings in a safe and age-appropriate way
  • Teens who feel anxious, overwhelmed, sad, stressed, or unsure how to talk about what they are experiencing
  • Young adults navigating school, work, relationships, identity, independence, or major life transitions
  • Clients who feel nervous about therapy and need a compassionate, laid-back therapist who will move at their pace
  • Children and teens struggling with school stress, friendship challenges, academic pressure, or adjusting to change
  • Clients who want to better understand themselves, their emotions, and their patterns
  • Families who want support helping their child or teen build emotional awareness, communication, and coping skills
  • Clients who appreciate warmth, patience, curiosity, and gentle encouragement

Credentials & Training

Interested in Working With Brielle?

If Brielle’s compassionate, laid-back, and supportive approach feels like a good fit for your child, teen, young adult, or yourself, our intake team can help you explore availability, insurance, scheduling, and whether she may be the right match for your needs.
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Our Office

Location

3100F Mountain Rd. Pasadena, MD 21122

Phone Number

410-841-9647

E-mail

intake@turningstonecounseling.com