- 27 years experience
- Illinois LCSW
- Faith-informed care
About Gina
Gina Spielman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 27 years of experience. She focuses on helping people work through relationship struggles, grief, depression, anxiety, and major life changes. Gina emphasizes a compassionate, practical approach so people feel understood and able to take small steps forward.
Gina creates a calm setting where clients can talk about what matters most. She listens closely and adapts her methods to each person’s needs, whether they are facing career shifts, parenting stress, chronic illness, or the aftermath of trauma. Sessions aim to build skills for everyday life and to lessen overwhelming reactions.
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other models. That mix lets her use mindfulness, values clarification, and practical behavior strategies depending on the issue at hand. Gina also integrates existential and Jungian ideas when those perspectives fit a client’s story.
People often come for help with codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, and caregiver stress. She also supports those coping with chronic pain, cancer, divorce, and blended family challenges. The focus is on clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and realistic next steps.
Gina offers faith-informed care when requested and welcomes conversations about how belief systems intersect with therapy. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking to make sure they meet their needs.
Therapeutic approaches that adapt to your life
Gina often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and partnership, giving people space to tell their story and discover their own solutions; it can help with grief, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gina will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats may also make shorter follow-ups or audio-only check-ins simpler when needed. Discuss practical needs during the matching process so sessions can be arranged to match daily routines and goals.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Gina address?
Gina works with a broad range of issues including relationship problems, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and codependency.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is adaptive and client-centered. She uses listening, practical skills, and mindfulness to help people identify values and take small, manageable steps forward.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 27 years of clinical experience, supporting people through midlife changes, workplace challenges, chronic illness, and emotional healing after loss and trauma.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
Gina holds the LCSW credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and scheduling 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 schedule according to therapist availability.
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