Meet the Counselors

  • New clients must complete their TherapyAppointment client portal before their first visit with their counselor. This also applies for all new clients scheduling telecounseling appointments.

    To complete your TherapyAppointment portal:

    1. Choose a counselor below and click "Book an Appointment." (If you would like guidance on choosing a counselor, please contact us).

    2. Once you are on the counselor’s TherapyAppointment page, click the button to register as a new client.

    3. Please follow the prompts to register.

    4. Within your client portal, you must complete all of the documents under “My Docs & Forms”, input a credit card, upload a photo ID, and submit your insurance information. (You should be prompted to input your credit card, insurance info, and photo ID, but please check under “My Profile” to see if everything is in the system.) This should take 10-15 minutes.

    5. Once everything in Step 4 is completed, you will be contacted by your counselor to set up your appointment.

Gabriella DeMatteo, PLPC
Individual Counseling, telehealth Hope Gersovitz Individual Counseling, telehealth Hope Gersovitz

Gabriella DeMatteo, PLPC

Gabriella DeMatteo, PLPC

Gabriella graduated with a master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Holy Cross. As a New Orleans native, Gabriella earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in Sociology from Louisiana State University. She is dedicated to supporting clients through their life journey by providing a nonjudgmental space to process thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Gabriella takes a person-centered approach, viewing the therapeutic relationship as collaborative and focusing on creating a safe space for clients to talk and process. She utilizes various theories and methods tailored to each client's unique needs, as she believes that counseling is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. With experience working with individuals from various ages and backgrounds, Gabriella helps clients navigate challenges across the lifespan. Her expertise includes assisting clients through life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, grief, and depression. By developing coping strategies, fostering self-understanding, and appreciating clients’ strengths, Gabriella aims to empower individuals to achieve personal growth and well-being.

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Sally Johns, M.Ed., LPC-S, CCHT
Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Hypnotherapy Hope Gersovitz Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Hypnotherapy Hope Gersovitz

Sally Johns, M.Ed., LPC-S, CCHT

Clinical Coordinator for NOCHC, Sally obtained her Master of Education degree in Counselor Education at the University of New Orleans. In 2011, she became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her focus areas include: anxiety, grief recovery, relationship/couples counseling (Level 2 Gottman trained), anger management, stress management, teacher support, parent support, career counseling, developmental education, and emotional awareness. She became board approved supervisor (LPC-S) in 2019 for other provisional counselors and recently in 2021, is certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy (CCHT). In the past, she has worked in schools, the community, and mental health centers providing counseling to most populations. She is an LGBTQ+ ally and has worked in the Orleans private and public school system providing counseling and alcohol/drug prevention.

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