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Gabriel Kajeckas, LCSW-C, LCSW
Virginia
LCSW in Virginia and Maryland - Addictions and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT focused work
- Addictions experience
- Attachment-informed care
About Gabriel
Gabriel Kajeckas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker certified in Maryland (LCSW-C) and licensed in Virginia (LCSW) with 32 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also works with related issues such as codependency, control problems, and life purpose questions.
He approaches sessions in a straightforward way. He talks with people about how past family patterns still affect daily choices. He helps clients notice thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Practical steps and small experiments are used to test new ways of coping.
Gabriel often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and to build different habits. He also draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape expectations. Motivational interviewing supports change when substance or process addictions are involved.
He has long experience helping people manage substance and process addictions, including sex and porn-related behaviors, gambling, and exercise issues. He also helps people facing serious life events such as cancer, hospice, and end-of-life matters, and supports those processing guilt, shame, or forgiveness.
Sessions aim to be practical and goal-focused. Gabriel works with individuals who want clear tools and steady guidance to handle emotional strain and behavioral patterns. If someone prefers a collaborative, structured approach, he may be a good fit.
How his approaches translate to online work
Gabriel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and routines. CBT involves targeted exercises, behavioral experiments, and short between-session tasks to test new responses for anxiety, sleep, and addictive behaviors.He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current interactions. That work focuses on recognizing expectations and trying different ways of relating. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is moving through ambivalence about change; it centers on the person’s own reasons and readiness for change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, comfort level, and situation. The plan can shift over time as needs change.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Gabriel’s methods translate to remote work because they emphasize clear goals, exercises, and concrete feedback rather than purely exploratory talk.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he usually address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also works on issues like codependency, control problems, and life purpose questions.
How does he use cognitive behavioral approaches?
He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and to test new behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises and simple homework to try different ways of responding.
What is his professional background?
He has 32 years of clinical experience working with addictive behaviors and family of origin issues. His background includes long-term practice with people facing trauma and relationship challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW (Virginia) and LCSW-C (Maryland) credentials and practices from a Virginia-based license. Sessions reference those licensing jurisdictions.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I start working with him?
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