Gwen D. La Belle, LPC-MHSP-temp, NCC
Provisionally Licensed Counselor (License #7394)
Nationally Certified Counselor
Licensure Track: LPC-MHSP, Clinically Supervised by: Valarie L. Harris, LPC-MHSP-S, NCC (License #2412)
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“We are hard-wired for meaningful connection and belonging to grow through mutual vulnerability, responsiveness, and empowerment. Therapy is a collaborative and transformative process through which we share our stories and make meaning of our experiences to better understand ourselves.”
Specialties:
Issues Related to Military Life and Culture | Military Trauma and Moral Injury | Grief and Loss | Substance Abuse and Addiction | Process Addictions | LGBTQ+ Community | Relationship Issues | Parenting Issues | Identity Development | Anxiety | Depression | Trauma-Informed Care | Relational-Cultural Therapy |
Primary Populations:
Adults with Trauma, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Addiction, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, or Relationship Issues | College Students and Student Veterans with Adjustment Issues, Anxiety, Depression, or Transition-Related Stress
Advanced Training:
Certificate of Law in Military and Veterans Health, Policy, and Advocacy (William & Mary Law School)
Certificate in Addiction Treatment in Military and Veteran Culture (NAADAC)
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1
Brainspotting for Military, Veterans, & First Responders
- Moral Injury
- Grief & Loss
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Upcoming Trainings:
Stay Tuned
Services Offered:
Individual Counseling | Young Adult Counseling | Telehealth/Online Counseling | Group Counseling |
Prior Experience:
Trauma & Therapy Center of TN., PLLC | Master’s Level Student Intern
William & Mary School of Education | Social Justice and Diversity Graduate Research Fellow | Positioning Undergraduate Mentors as Facilitators of Social-Emotional Well-Being Among Marginalized Youth
U.S. Army | Soldier and Family Readiness Group | Multiple Roles
Columbus State University | Academic Center for Tutoring | Writing Consultant & French Teacher
Professional Memberships & Advocacy Groups:
(ACA) American Counseling Association
Military and Government Counseling Association
Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development
Related Research & Presentations:
Microaggressions in the Counseling Environment | Collaborative Diversity Research Presentation | Theory and Practice of Multicultural Counseling
Traumatic Brain Injury: A Multidimensional Perspective of Contextualized Care | Research Review | Assessment and Treatment of Trauma-Related Disorders
Application of the Polyvagal Theory in Counseling Practice | Collaborative Research Presentation and Demonstration | Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Meet Gwen – Insightful, Empowering Therapy Rooted in Connection and Clarity
If you’re looking for a therapist who is genuine, attentive, insightful, and just the right mix of wise and witty—Gwen may be a great fit for your journey. She brings a rare blend of presence, emotional intelligence, and lived experience to each session. Known for her compassionate curiosity and calming presence, Gwen creates a space where clients feel both deeply heard and gently challenged as they move toward healing and growth.
Gwen is especially passionate about working with individuals navigating life transitions, relationship struggles, identity shifts, and the unique stressors of military life. With a strong background in education and military-connected communities, she understands the emotional toll of frequent change, invisible load-bearing, and the need to find solid ground within shifting seasons. Whether you feel disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed by expectations, or unsure how to move forward, Gwen helps you reconnect with your voice, your values, and your capacity for joy.
Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, affirming, and centered on meaningful connection. Gwen helps clients identify patterns that keep them stuck, develop insight into their emotional world, and build the skills to move through life with more self-awareness and resilience. “We are hard-wired for meaningful connection and belonging,” Gwen says. “Therapy is a space where we explore our stories, make meaning of our experiences, and learn to grow through mutual vulnerability and empowerment.”
Clients describe Gwen as warm, authentic, and deeply thoughtful—someone who can hold space for both complexity and humor, lightness and depth. With her, therapy becomes not just a place to process but a place to rediscover who you are and what’s possible for your life.
Gwen works with:
Adults navigating identity shifts, burnout, or emotional overwhelm
Military service members, veterans, and families coping with transition or trauma
Individuals seeking deeper connection with themselves or their loved ones
Clients looking for a thoughtful, grounded therapist who honors both vulnerability and humor
Gwen’s journey into therapy began in her role as an educator serving military-connected youth. After witnessing the academic and emotional toll of constant transition, she was drawn to counseling as a deeper way to support healing and connection. As the spouse of a combat veteran and a mother of three, Gwen brings both clinical expertise and personal insight into the realities of service-related stress and the courage it takes to care for others while trying to care for yourself.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language and Culture from Columbus State University and her Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling—specializing in Military and Veterans Counseling—from the prestigious William & Mary School of Education.
Outside the Therapy Room
When Gwen’s not in session, you’ll likely find her with a book in hand, yarn in her lap, or laughing with her family at the beach—her favorite happy place. She loves to dance (even without rhythm), appreciates dark humor, and believes in the power of shared laughter to lighten even the heaviest moments.
Known as “The Advocate” (INFJ) on the Myers-Briggs and a Type 3 Enneagram with a 1-2-6 tritype (“The Supporter”), Gwen brings depth, drive, and emotional presence to her work. Her clients often note her ability to hold space for both structure and softness, offering a blend of intellectual insight and grounded compassion that creates real momentum for change.
Ready to Take the First Step Toward Healing?
Whether you’re seeking clarity, connection, or simply a space to feel like yourself again—Gwen is here to support you. Book a free, confidential 15-minute consultation today to explore how personalized, insight-driven therapy can help you reconnect with what matters most. Healing doesn’t always happen quickly, but with the right guide beside you, it becomes a journey you don’t have to walk alone.