- Skills focused
- Strengths oriented
- Warm and accepting
About Gina
Gina Licursi is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma find clearer ways forward. She practices in Ohio and frames therapy around each person’s strengths. Gina offers a calm, accepting space where clients can speak honestly and feel heard.
Gina uses practical tools to help people manage upsetting thoughts and reactions. She focuses on what is happening now and on small steps that can make daily life easier. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at building skills people can use between sessions.
Her background includes eight years of professional experience as a Licensed Independent Social Worker, working with people impacted by trauma, domestic violence, and sexual assault. She also supports those dealing with addictions, self-esteem concerns, and the stress of life changes. Her approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which links thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Gina believes clients are the experts on their own stories and draws on their strengths during therapy. She aims to collaborate on goals and practical strategies rather than relying on jargon. Her manner is warm and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on making progress at a manageable pace.
If you are looking for a direct, skills-focused approach and a clinician based in Ohio, Gina may be a good fit. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before scheduling.
How CBT and skills work in online therapy
Gina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways - identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing different behaviors to produce better results. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into steps that can be practiced between sessions.The focus is on learning concrete skills like recognizing thinking patterns, building coping strategies, and changing routines that contribute to distress. These techniques are aimed at small, practical changes clients can try in daily life and then discuss in later sessions.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Gina will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts the pace and tools so clients can try things and adjust based on what helps.
The biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, school, or caregiving, and they can reduce travel time. They also allow for focused check-ins and skill practice between meetings, which helps make therapy more practical for busy schedules.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Gina address?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma, and also addresses addictions, LGBT issues, parenting stress, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Gina uses a practical, skills-based approach that focuses on current challenges and small steps clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a licensed social worker in Ohio.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
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 Gina?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.