Specialty/Interest Areas:
- Anxiety Therapy
- Depression Therapy
- Trauma Therapy
- Identity/Life Transitions
- Grief/Loss Counseling
- Relationship Issues/Couples
- Emotion Regulation
- Anger Management
- Personality Disorders
- LGBTQ+ Affirming
- Adolescents Counseling
- PTSD Therapy
Gina’s approach to therapy is collaborative, holistic, non-judgmental and tailored to each client. She works with clients to build awareness of the patterns and behaviors that may be hindering their growth. She uses humanistic and relational approaches to connect with clients to help them find their unique purpose and motivation in life. Her goal in treatment is to help individuals cope with and process life’s challenges, losses and transitions. Change is inevitable throughout life, and she believes that once accepted, positive growth can occur.
Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, Gina worked in sales and technology. Within the mental health field she has worked with individuals in crisis or who experienced trauma; performing risk assessments and psychiatric evaluations in a hospital emergency room. She understands the stresses that are placed on individuals as they move through life. Gina uses mindfulness and grounding techniques to stabilize anxiety and worry. She utilizes her training, work and life experiences to support individuals and couples though life transitions and relationship distress.
Gina values honesty and is dedicated to working with her clients to reach their desired goals.
I believe that difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations. I have journeyed down difficult paths throughout my life and I have found beauty in each experience. Through therapy, awareness and self-reflection I have been able to gain a new perspective on my life, my choices and the freedoms that I have everyday. I am passionate about giving clients the space to explore their feelings while finding their own path forward.
1. What attracted you to being a psychotherapist?
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative and inviting mixed with a little humor. I use a variety of techniques and approaches to best suit my client and their unique needs. I use a combination of strengths based approaches with humanistic and relational therapy styles.
2. How would you describe your approach with your clients?
“When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves” - Viktor Frankl
3. What's your favorite quote about mental health?
I am constantly amazed by how resilient the human mind and bodies are. The relationship between our mind and body continues to surprise me daily. We may often forget or just need a reminder that our thoughts, attitudes and behaviors can impact our physical health. It is a complex subject, but I believe that it begins with awareness, which is important in building a better relationship between our minds and bodies.
4. What has surprised you the most about being a psychotherapist?
