- Practical coping skills
- Warm interactive style
- Focus on goals
About Gina
Gina DeGuzman is a Florida licensed clinical social worker who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and money and financial issues. She offers straightforward support for people feeling stuck or overwhelmed and aims to teach practical skills that make daily life easier. Gina works with adults and adolescents and brings a warm, interactive presence to sessions.
Gina learned early to notice when people needed help and to speak up for them. Over a dozen years in practice have given her experience with mood disorders, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and the everyday strains of work and family life. She uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches, narrative methods, and solution-focused work to build clear steps forward.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. Gina listens to what matters most and then helps people try simple changes, track progress, and adjust plans as needed. She also uses motivational interviewing to support shifts in behavior and commitment to new habits.
Her style is down-to-earth and practical. Clients learn coping skills for immediate relief, along with strategies for longer-term growth like communication skills and clearer decision-making about career or money issues. Gina emphasizes strengths and small wins as momentum builders.
Gina is licensed in Florida as an LCSW, with twelve years of clinical experience. People who prefer a direct, skills-focused approach often choose her when they want to reduce symptoms and rebuild daily routines.
Approaches for practical change in online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person first. It involves listening closely, reflecting what you say, and helping you find your own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs space to sort feelings and regain confidence. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Sessions teach concrete techniques to shift thinking, manage mood, and reduce anxiety or stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals and preferences. That might mean starting with client-centered conversations, adding CBT skills, or using motivational interviewing to support behavior change. The plan can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins on a workday, quieter surroundings for focused reflection, or sessions that avoid needing to be on camera depending on the offered formats. Licensed professionals can guide how to shape sessions so they fit daily life while keeping therapy focused and practical.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Gina address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma, and money and financial issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive with a focus on practical skills and clear goals. Sessions emphasize small, achievable steps and tracking progress.
What background does she bring to therapy?
Gina has twelve years of experience as a social worker and therapist, working with diverse clients on mood, stress, and life transitions.
Where is Gina licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Gina?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.