About Us

Welcome to Episkey Counseling, a therapy space built for people who crave depth, clarity, and real change.

Here, we don’t do superficial “fixes.” We go inward, uncover patterns, heal old wounds, and create relationships, with yourself and others, that actually feel good and sustainable.

Our practice is rooted in:

  • Radical self-awareness

  • Courageous conversations

  • Emotional clarity

  • Holistic, trauma-informed care

  • A deep respect for your lived experience

We serve individuals, couples, and families who are ready to explore the full spectrum of their emotional world; the messy, the beautiful, the complicated, and the transformative.

This is a space for:

  • People who think deeply

  • feel intensely

  • Love hard

  • And want to understand their stories in a new, empowering way

We approach healing with warmth, insight, and a quietly bold therapeutic presence; inviting you to explore who you are, what you want, and what needs to shift so you can live in alignment with your truth.

This is therapy for those who want to grow, reconnect, and show up in their lives with more clarity, intimacy, and emotional freedom.

Meet the Therapist Gabriela Torres-Mendoza, LPC

Hi, I’m Gabriela, a bilingual English/Spanish Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey with 13 years of experience who loves helping individuals, couples, and families create deeper connections, clarity, and emotional well-being. My journey to therapy started with a childhood dream of becoming a doctor, but in college, I discovered psychology; and it completely opened my world. Since then, I’ve been passionate about helping people understand themselves and their relationships in ways that are practical, meaningful, and sometimes a little transformative.

I specialize in:

  • Couples & Relationship Therapy: Strengthening communication, deepening intimacy, and navigating challenges

  • Sex Therapy: Addressing sexual concerns, intimacy struggles, and enhancing sexual well-being

  • Family Therapy: Supporting families through transitions, improving connection, and building stronger bonds

  • Individual Therapy: Navigating anxiety, stress, life changes, and personal growth

I bring a warm, introspective, and playful approach to therapy. I like to challenge my clients, gently but firmly, while creating a safe space where they can fully be themselves. I encourage authenticity and curiosity in every session, often using real-life experiences, analogies, and metaphors to help clients see their challenges from new perspectives. My ideal clients are those who are open-minded, willing to do the work, and ready to explore life without judgement.

Clients often tell me they fell seen, heard, and understood in ways they haven’t experienced them, motivate them, and bring clarity to situations they felt stuck in. I’m not just a professional in the room; I’m a person walking alongside them. I joke, I share, I get real, and I meet clients where they are with compassion, honesty, and sometimes a little sarcasm.

My “why” is simple (and a little idealistic): I want to make a difference, one person at a time. I believe that by supporting people in their healing, their families and future generations benefit too, helping create a ripple effect of emotional safety and connection.

Outside of therapy, I’m a huge Harry Potter fan, a dancer, and a lifelong learner who loves exploring “weird” or unconventional ideas. I bring curiosity, creativity, and a big-picture mindset to both my life and my work, always ready to meet clients where they are and help them see new possibilities for themselves.

If you’re ready to feel understood, challenged, and supported in a warm, collaborative, and sometimes playful way. I’d be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.

Contact us!