About Gina
Gina DeGuzman is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. She supports those coping with relationship strain, parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD, and the fallout of trauma and abuse. Gina uses straightforward tools so people can manage day-to-day life better.
She keeps sessions practical and interactive. Conversations focus on skills you can use right away - stress management, mood tracking, and clearer communication.
Background and approach
Gina combines goal-focused techniques with listening that centers each persons priorities. The aim is to make steady steps toward a life that feels more manageable and satisfying. Gina draws on a mix of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy.
She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused and Narrative techniques when they fit a clients goals. These methods are chosen to match what someone needs that week, not a one-size-fits-all plan. Her style is warm and direct.
Sessions are a mix of talking, small practical exercises, and planning next steps. People leave with concrete strategies to try between meetings and a clearer idea of progress. Gina holds a Florida licensed clinical social worker credential - LCSW.
She has twelve years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. Her work balances real-life problem solving with steady emotional support.
How Gina's Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a strong working relationship; it helps when someone needs understanding and support to clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build momentum toward goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Gina collaborates with each person to decide which method or combination fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, quick coaching, or when someone prefers written exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between meetings.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Self-love
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 12 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English