- Strengths based
- Gerontology informed
- Grief support
About Gina
Her background includes a degree in Gerontology and extra training in advanced behaviors and cognitive care. That experience shaped years of work with older adults and with people affected by dementia, plus many grief support groups and end-of-life discussions. Gina also supports caregivers facing stress related to illness or loss.
Gina uses a strengths-based approach. She helps people notice what has helped them survive hard times and build healthier habits when old coping strategies become harmful. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, with space for emotions and reflection.
Her practice includes methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative techniques, client-centered listening, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. Gina prefers to learn a person’s goal first and then co-create a plan to reach it. Sessions may include short-term problem solving or longer-term work depending on the person’s needs.
Gina focuses on concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and compassion fatigue. She aims to support people through transitions so they can move toward a more rewarding and manageable life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Oregon, Nevada
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online conversations
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking small actions that line up with those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions by shifting attention from struggling to building a meaningful direction.Client-centered therapy centers on respectful, nonjudgmental listening. The therapist follows the person’s lead, helping them make sense of feelings and decide what changes to try. This approach is useful when someone needs a steady space to process loss or find motivation.
Finding the right approach is part of care. Gina will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and day-to-day needs. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the profile does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to use techniques like mindfulness or guided imagery from familiar surroundings while working with a licensed professional.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Gina help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and compassion fatigue among other issues listed in her specialties.
What is her style of therapy like?
Gina uses a strengths-based, practical style that blends listening with goal-focused planning. Sessions often include mindfulness and skills practice alongside discussion.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with adults, including time leading grief groups and supporting older adults with cognitive care needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
Gina holds LCSW credentials and is based in Oregon according to the profile information provided.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.