Gabriella DeMatteo, MSWi

She/her

Master’s of Social Work Student at the University of North Carolina Wilmington

I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can be honest about what's actually going on, not somewhere you need to have the right answers.

I feel strongly about working with young adults, individuals and couples navigating the messier parts of life and relationships — figuring out who you are, managing anxiety or stress, adjusting to a big transition, or untangling the patterns that keep showing up with the people you love. With couples, I especially enjoy helping younger partners build real communication and work through conflict in a way that feels productive instead of draining. Part of what I care about is being proactive, not just reactive — helping relationships build a strong foundation now so they can weather whatever comes later, and helping individuals build that same resilience.

My approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — less about telling you how to feel, more about making room for hard thoughts while still moving toward what matters to you. I also draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thought patterns, and Gottman based tools with couples to work through conflict and build a stronger connection.

I'm currently completing my MSW internship toward LCSW licensure, under close supervision. I strive to bring real curiosity, care, and investment to every session.

Wherever you're starting from, we can start there.

Services

Psychotherapy services to individuals & couples.

Payment Information

Sessions are self-pay only, at a rate of $25 per hour. Sessions are not billed through insurance and do not contribute to insurance deductibles.

Hours

Monday through Wednesday 9am-5pm.

Direct Contact Information

Phone: (910) 218-2315

Email: Info@wellrootedwc.com

Existing clients can reach me via the Simple Practice Portal.