- Collaborative care
- Values focused
- Skill building
About Gina
Gina Gross is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, compassionate help for everyday struggles. She offers a calm presence and clear guidance for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or family tensions.
Gina draws on eight years of experience working with concerns related to LGBT issues and family conflict. She prioritizes creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can speak freely about hard feelings. That openness guides how she shapes each session.
Her approach mixes evidence-informed methods with listening and collaboration. Gina uses tools from cognitive behavioral work to notice patterns of thought and behavior. She also incorporates acceptance-based ideas to help people identify values and take manageable steps toward them.
In sessions she focuses on communication skills, handling control and forgiveness challenges, and coping during life changes such as separation or loneliness. Gina also supports people navigating panic, post-traumatic stress reactions, social anxiety, guilt, and questions about purpose and self-love.
Gina works with people to set realistic goals and practice concrete skills between sessions. She emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes and invites clients to shape the pace of care. Starting therapy is a step, and she aims to make the process understandable and approachable.
How her approaches translate to online work
Gina uses cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance-based strategies to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try small, value-driven changes. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing different responses to reduce distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them and acting in ways that match personal values.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try strategies together and adjust as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions reflect their pace and priorities.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow people to practice skills between meetings in their everyday routines, helping work done in sessions translate into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and family-related concerns, including issues tied to LGBT identity and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends listening with practical tools, using collaborative discussion and skill practice to address thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
What is her background and experience?
Gina has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds a LICSW and practices in Washington state as indicated by her credential listing.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered for scheduling and attendance.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.