Dr. Brian Gabel is the founder of Etheric Horizons, where he provides spiritual counseling for individuals who have experienced near-death experiences, spiritually traumatic/transformative events, and other experiences that challenge a person's understanding of life, death, and consciousness. 

For more than 23 years, Dr. Gabel has studied near-death experiences, spirituality, consciousness, and the lasting psychological and spiritual effects these experiences have on survivors. His work focuses on helping people process experiences that often leave them feeling misunderstood, isolated, or in a state of spiritual unrest.

His professional background combines emergency medicine, mental health, and business leadership. Dr. Gabel served 11 years as a paramedic and spent an additional five years working in a hospital emergency department and working with mental health individuals, where he gained extensive experience supporting individuals facing medical crises and mental health challenges.

Dr. Gabel earned a Bachelor of Science from Liberty University followed by both a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Divinity in Spiritual Counseling from the University of Metaphysical Sciences studying all worldviews and aspects of spirituality. His doctoral dissertation, "Addressing Spiritual and Psychological Trauma in Near Death Experience Survivors," discusses how NDEs effect the survivor’s mental health and needs to be addressed for their recovery focusing on the post-traumatic stress that these experiences bring.  This reflects his commitment to advancing understanding and support for those navigating the complex aftermath of transformative spiritual experiences.

His counseling approach recognizes that profound spiritual experiences often affect every aspect of a person's life, including relationships, purpose, identity, beliefs, and emotional well-being. Drawing from decades of study, clinical experience, and advanced spiritual education, Dr. Gabel provides a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients explore their experiences and integrate them into everyday life.

Outside of his counseling practice, Dr. Gabel enjoys woodworking, DIY projects, kayaking, and traveling. He is also a classically trained fine dining chef who caters private events and continues to work part time in a local, highly acclaimed fine dining restaurant. His passions reflects a lifelong commitment to learning, precision, and serving others.