Psychologist. Mindfulness Coach. Creator of Safer Spaces.

Hey, I’m Gaby, the mama behind DrMindfulmama; I’m a woman, wife, mother, and most of all, fellow human.

I believe strongly in creating the change I wish to see in the world.

Dr. Gaby Toloza is a psychologist & mindfulness coach 💕 empowering humans to heal and nurture themselves through taking daily loving actions grounded in what matters to them. On a mission to make mental health mainstream through mindful living practices. Mindfulness is every human’s superpower.

In my 25+ years in the helping profession, the last 15 as a psychologist, I have had the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of people, all of whom are struggling with different aspects of their lives.

The human journey is full of adversity, but we are all born resilient and capable of overcoming any challenges put on our path.

Areas of Professional Training

I’ve worked in clinics, families’ homes, schools, and now virtually from my computer to yours. The structure changes a bit, but the goal is always to provide nonjudgmental space and time for your connection and growth.

I believe we all already hold within us the capacity to lead peaceful, connected, and meaningful lives. Sometimes we just need some support and guidance to get there.

Gaby Toloza – MS, PsyD

Positive Psychology

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Mindfulness Practitioner

Trauma

Anxiety

Depression

Self Esteem / Self Worth

Parent / Child Therapy

Applied Behavioral Analysis

Social Skills Interventions

Conscious Parenting

Parent Management Training

Autism and Related Conditions

Behavioral Conditions of Childhood

Vision

Create a mindful community focused on fostering palpable human connections. A space grounded in love first and mutual respect and empathy.

Mission

Dr. MindfulMama is a way to meet your or your family’s needs through your computer. In today’s fast-paced world, it is challenging to “do it all,” yet it seems to be the call to action for men, women, mothers, fathers, teens, and children everywhere.

Core Values & More About Me

CORE VALUES: Love for Self and Others, Emotional Safety, Non-judgmental Awareness and This Moment ,

10 Facts about me as a human

– Born and raised as an only child and loved it.

– Ethnically, my mother is Vietnamese, and my father is Italian, which makes me both, though culturally, I’m an American raised in Hawaii.

– I’m happily married to my husband of 23 years (2023), and we have a 12-year-old daughter who amazes and challenges us regularly.

– We are a retired military family currently living in Hawai’i, though we have also lived in Oklahoma and Italy.

– I love simple things, like morning walks, snuggling our dog, cooking for my family, chasing sunrise or sunset, and reading a book.

– I also love to travel to faraway places and capture these experiences through photography.

– I will always find the beauty around me, even when it seems absent.

– I will always think outside of the box and aim to take the road less travelled.

– I’m imperfectly perfect, and so is everyone else; our flaws are what makes us human.

– Love is my faith and my religion, I strive to allow love to guide all my actions.

personal beliefs that impact my work

– I’ve worked in clinics, families’ homes, schools, and now virtually from my computer to yours. The structure changes a bit, but the goal is always to provide nonjudgmental space and time for your connection and growth.

– I wholeheartedly believe what I share and, therefore, work hard to practice and share any wisdom I pass on.

– Therapy and coaching are most effective as a collaborative experience between the client and me.

– We exist in a world where lack and what we don’t have is prioritized over abundance and what we do have; this mental shift holds the keys to a happier and more joyful life.

– I want everyone to have access to psychological care and support. All people deserve the experience of unconditional positive regard, to be heard and seen without judgment, and to be given the space to grow more into themselves.

– I believe joy, laughter, fun and the process of creation are an essential part of the healing process.

– The practice of nonjudgment and non-reactivity allows for new alternatives and new ways of being to enter our awareness.

– Growth and improvement require discomfort, pain, fear, shame, and guilt are likely, yet it’s up to us to determine the role they will play in our journeys.

– Mindful, Loving Action is the key to growth and evolving as a human.

– There are no magic cures, quick fixes and one size fits all approaches, we must do the work, walk our paths in community.

Professional Background

– Bachelors of Liberal Studies in Childhood Development University of Hawaii at Manoa

– Masters in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University

– Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University Hawaii

– Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Hawaii and Oklahoma

– Professional Member of the Hawaii Psychological Association

– Professional Member of the American Psychological Association

Articles / Marketing /Public Relations

– Dr. Gabrielle Toloza and Mindful Connections Unveils Their Latest Program In Combating Mental Health: The Hawaiian Mindfulness Retreat

– Mindful Mama: Dr. Toloza’s Unique Path to Psychological Wellness

– THERAPY FOR ALL: Making 1:1 Talk Therapy More Accessible

– PSYCHOLOGY TODAY: Gabrielle Toloza, Psychologist, MS, PsyD
PROOF POSITIVE: Teaching Life Skills Creatively

– SARAH STECKLER PODCAST: Episode 76: Practical Mindfulness Skills with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Gaby Toloza

– THE BIG SILENCE: How To Support Your Loved Ones With Their Mental Health

– REDX MAGAZINE: How Dr. Gaby Toloza is Helping People Find Inner Peace Through Mindfulness

– CEO WEEKLY: Mindful Connections: Prioritizing Mental Health with Dr. Gaby Toloza’s Love-Based Approach

– MEDIUM: Dr. Gaby Toloza: Empowering Mental Health through Mindful Connections

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