Gina Steffens
she/her
About
Gina
Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes therapy should be a warm, compassionate, and collaborative space where individuals feel heard, understood, and supported. I enjoy helping adults navigate grief and loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the emotional impact of chronic illness or medical conditions.
My approach is person-centered and integrative, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-informed skills, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and narrative techniques. I help clients identify patterns, recognize their strengths, develop practical coping skills, and explore the experiences that shape their relationships, identity, and emotional well-being.
I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals through periods of change, self-discovery, and personal growth. I also welcome conversations about spirituality, personal meaning, aging, and life purpose when these are important to my clients. My goal is to create a supportive therapeutic relationship where we can work together toward greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and meaningful, lasting change.
Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy spending time in nature, exploring mindfulness and wellness practices, and finding opportunities for creativity, learning, and personal growth. I value balance, meaningful connections, and making time for the experiences that bring joy and purpose to life. I believe that caring for our emotional well-being is an ongoing journey, and I strive to bring that same curiosity and compassion into my work with others.
Gina
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Cultural or Racial Identity
Grief and Loss
Physical Health
Relationship Difficulties
Life Transitions
Communities
Gina
specializes in
Religion
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Men's Issues
Older Adults
Immigrants/Refugees
Approaches
Gina
can use
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Gina
education and experience
- I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Boston University, and I am currently pursuing doctoral studies in psychology at California Southern University. I have over three years of experience providing psychotherapy through telehealth, supporting adults navigating emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal challenges. My previous clinical experience includes providing individual and group therapy in private practice, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP). During the COVID-19 pandemic, I also facilitated an online support group focused on helping individuals cope with social isolation and maintain meaningful connections. I have served as a Behavioral Health Clinic Manager at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), where I gained experience in integrated behavioral healthcare and clinical leadership. My professional background also includes over six years of experience in medical social work and case management, as well as experience in clinical research. Additionally, I bring over 20 years of experience working in medical settings, which has strengthened my understanding of the connection between physical and emotional health. These diverse experiences have shaped my compassionate, collaborative, and holistic approach to therapy, allowing me to appreciate the unique challenges, strengths, and life experiences each individual brings to the therapeutic relationship.
Gina
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