Today we’d like to introduce you to Gabriela Adonis.
Hi Gabriela, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’ve always been drawn to understanding people’s stories and helping them navigate challenges with compassion and care. My journey began with a passion for mental health and the belief that therapy should be accessible, affirming, and tailored to each individual’s unique experience. After years of working in community settings and private practice, I realized I wanted to create a space that not only offered high-quality care but also centered inclusivity and representation.
That vision led me to launch Adonis Therapy and Wellness, first as a solo practice and eventually expanding into a group practice to meet the growing need for mental health support. Building this practice has been both humbling and rewarding—I’ve been able to serve a wide range of clients, including those from marginalized communities who often struggle to find providers who truly understand their lived experiences.
Where I am today is the result of persistence, learning, and surrounding myself with supportive colleagues and mentors. It hasn’t been without challenges, but every step has reaffirmed why I started: to create a safe, healing space where people feel heard, validated, and empowered.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t always been a smooth road. One of the biggest challenges for me was learning to see myself as an owner and a leader. Coming from a family with no history of entrepreneurship, I didn’t always have a model for what that could look like. For a long time, I struggled with self-doubt—wondering if I was capable of running a business, making big decisions, and carrying the responsibility of being the one in charge.
It took a lot of inner work, mentorship, and intentional self-belief to grow into that role. I had to learn to trust myself, to embrace the idea that I didn’t have to have all the answers, and to see leadership as a process rather than a fixed identity. Looking back, I can see how those challenges shaped me into a more grounded, compassionate, and resilient leader for my clients and my team.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Adonis Therapy and Wellness is a virtual group practice based in Maryland, serving clients across the state as well as in the District of Columbia and Virginia. We specialize in working with adults and couples, with particular focus on perinatal mental health, trauma, anxiety/depression, identity exploration, self-esteem, and supporting members of marginalized communities, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals.
What sets us apart is our commitment to creating a therapy space that is affirming, inclusive, and tailored to each client’s unique lived experience. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and our clinicians bring a wide range of expertise while sharing a deep dedication to cultural humility and compassion. We make it a priority for clients to feel not only supported but also understood in ways that honor their identities, values, and goals.
Brand-wise, I’m most proud of how we’ve built a practice that embodies warmth, authenticity, and representation. For many clients, finding a therapist who truly “gets it” can be life-changing, and that’s the standard we hold ourselves to. We want readers to know that Adonis Therapy and Wellness is here to support them through life’s challenges with evidence-based care, deep empathy, and the belief that healing and growth are possible for everyone.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
Over the next 5–10 years, I see the mental health field continuing to grow in accessibility and inclusivity. Virtual therapy has already opened doors for so many people, and I think we’ll continue to see innovations that make it easier for individuals to find care that truly fits their needs.
One of the biggest shifts I hope for—and that I actively want to be part of—is decreasing stigma in marginalized communities. Far too often, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and perinatal populations face unique barriers to care, whether that’s lack of representation, cultural stigma, or difficulty finding providers who truly understand their experiences. I want to see therapy become a normalized and celebrated resource in these communities, where seeking support is viewed as strength rather than something to be ashamed of.
My hope is that the future of our field not only expands access but also centers equity, representation, and cultural humility. If we can build a mental health system where everyone feels they deserve and can receive quality care, we’ll be making real progress.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.adonistherapyandwellness.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adonistherapywellness/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Adonis-Therapy-and-Wellness/61576626687052/#
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