- Warm listening style
- Practical tools
- Goal oriented
About Gina
Gina Cardines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings seven years as a licensed therapist to her work. She meets people where they are and listens without judgment. Her approach is straightforward and warm so clients can speak honestly about stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and related concerns like self-esteem and grief.
Gina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while also using client-centered, narrative, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing techniques. She adapts methods to each person's needs rather than following a single formula. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking patterns, and building skills that help with day-to-day challenges.
Her background includes long experience in the mental health field and work with people who have survived intimate partner violence, human trafficking, military-related trauma, and other severe stressors. Gina describes her style as honest and accepting, offering steady support as clients try different strategies and notice what helps.
She also notes an interest in adoption and foster care issues among other focus areas, and she will explore how those experiences affect emotions and relationships. Gina aims to help people process painful memories, change unhelpful patterns, and take manageable steps toward feeling more grounded.
Clients can expect direct conversation, set goals, and tools they can use between sessions. The emphasis is on clear, usable work that fits real life and helps people move forward at their own pace.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment. It helps when someone needs a calm space to tell their story and be heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. That approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and difficult habits.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in session. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant and practical.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for this therapist. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also let people choose whether to use video, phone, or text-style communication depending on what works for them. These practical choices help therapy become part of everyday life rather than another stress to arrange.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Texas, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Gina works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, and ADHD.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
She blends client-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative, and solution-focused techniques to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
What is her clinical and professional background?
Gina has seven years as a licensed therapist and over 20 years working in the mental health field, including work with survivors of severe trauma and people affected by substance use.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds LPC licensure in Texas and LMHC licensure in Florida, and her practice lists Texas as a location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.