Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Gina works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gina
Gina Ferrari is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and life stressors. She brings 12 years of experience working with a range of concerns, including anger, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship strain. Gina writes in plain terms and aims to make therapy feel approachable and practical.
She uses a strengths-based, collaborative style. Gina treats clients as the experts on their lives and works together to set realistic goals.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to focus on learning skills and testing small changes that fit a person’s routine. Gina has spent years helping people cope with workplace pressure, family difficulties, and the emotional fallout from trauma and loss. She also supports people navigating identity and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, and major life transitions.
Her background in social work means she pays attention to how daily demands and social context affect wellbeing. In session she helps people notice patterns that feed anger or anxiety and tries practical strategies to interrupt those patterns. That may include learning ways to calm the body, shift unhelpful thoughts, and communicate needs more clearly.
The emphasis is on tools that can be used between sessions. Gina offers multiple formats for therapy to match different schedules and needs. She works with each person to shape a plan that fits their life and priorities.
Her aim is to help people build skills they can rely on when stress returns.
What Gina works with
Everything Gina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gina's practice.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Gina works from evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common method teaches people how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and then practices small changes to reduce anger or anxiety. This approach helps with stress, mood shifts, and repetitive negative thinking.Another useful technique centers on learning calming and grounding skills for the body. Simple breathing and grounding exercises are practiced in sessions so they can be used when strong emotions arise. These tools are helpful for trauma reactions, panic, and moments of intense anger.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what fits their goals, lifestyle, and comfort level. Together they review what’s working and adjust the plan as needed.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to share progress or get brief support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and changing schedules.
Questions people ask about Gina
What kinds of problems does Gina address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting strain, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is strengths-based and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical skills, small behavior changes, and working together to set clear goals.
What is her professional background?
Gina has 12 years of experience in social work settings, supporting people through work stress, family challenges, trauma recovery, and identity and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Washington LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and she practices from Washington.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is available to work with international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.