- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative techniques
About Gina
Gina Cardines is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with seven years as a licensed therapist and over two decades working in mental health. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, addictions, trauma, and related concerns like guilt and shame. Gina works directly with individuals to talk through immediate problems and plan practical next steps.
Her style draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a base while using other approaches when they fit. Sessions are straightforward and honest. Clients can expect clear feedback and a focus on what is happening now and what can change.
Gina has experience with trauma, including intimate partner violence and human trafficking survivors, and with people who have served in the military. She has also worked with issues tied to family of origin, parenting strain, abandonment, and substance use. That background shapes how she recognizes patterns and safety needs during sessions.
In practice she mixes techniques from narrative work, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to help people reframe painful stories and identify small, doable changes. The work often centers on reducing overwhelming feelings, improving decision making, and rebuilding routines that support daily functioning.
She offers sessions in English and works from Texas licensure for people in that state. The first step is a short questionnaire and a scheduled first session to clarify goals and the plan moving forward.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people feel understood and clarify their goals during conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about change by exploring personal reasons for change and building commitment.Choosing the right approach is part of the work and Gina treats it as collaborative. She will discuss what methods fit the current concern and adjust based on how a client responds. That means trying an idea for a few sessions and shifting if something else appears more helpful.
The original biography referenced video, phone, and chat sessions, but confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins by phone when needed, or remove travel time for video appointments. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep the focus on coping skills, thought work, and practical steps that are discussed during sessions rather than on logistics.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Texas, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, self-esteem issues, and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
Gina uses CBT and narrative techniques to help people reframe painful stories and address unhelpful thoughts contributing to guilt or shame.
What is her background and experience?
She has over 20 years in the mental health field and seven years as a licensed therapist, with work involving trauma survivors and people with substance use concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices under a Texas LPC and a Florida LMHC; she lists Texas as her location for practice.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography mentioned video, phone, and chat sessions; confirm current session formats before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.