My name is Gina Cardines and I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida for 7 years and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas for 3 years. With a total of over 20 years experience in the mental health field and 7 years as a licensed therapist, I have experience in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, substance abuse, and PTSD. I also have experience working with survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, human trafficking, and other trauma, including those who have served in the military. During sessions, you can expect honesty and unconditional positive regard, with no need to worry about monitoring expressions of self, feelings, language, or reactions. Though I have a base in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, I tailor each session to meet the needs of the client, and utilize an eclectic approach with multiple modalities and interventions to create a safe space, free from judgment, to put each client at ease and help clients to engender genuine change in their lives. I look forward to walking with you on your journey.
I am able to see clients in both Florida and Texas, and I am available for video, phone, and chat sessions.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Control issues, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 80686
FL LMHC MH13862
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She’s the best!
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve had so many therapists throughout my life that i’ve lost count. Along my journey I found Gina, and in the first couple of minutes of our first session I connected with her more then i had any other therapist. She understands me in ways i’ve never been understood before. And most importantly she has never made me feel judged, she offers support and care through her own experiences. She goes above and beyond to give me the understanding and resources I need. 10 years from now I can definitely say she helped me shape myself into the best version I could possibly be. She’s more then a therapist, she’s a saving grace.
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Gina has been the best part of therapy. I’m not sure if still be in it if not for her
Written on Dec 09, 2021 after therapy with Gina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Gina is Confident, noble and knows people by just asking the right questions.
She doesn't judge and is good at following up with the correct task.
Very nice diction and delivery. Good sense of humor and firm.
Written on Oct 11, 2021 after therapy with Gina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is wonderful at what she does, her approach to counseling, her patience, her helpfulness to my needs for Therapy. She is great and I would recommend her to anyone
Written on Oct 02, 2021 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Gina is absolutely amazing!! She has changed my life in the short time I’ve known her! I would recommend her and therapy to anyone!! She listens so well and I can tell she knows what she’s doing. And more than that, she makes me feel like she really cares. I will forever be thankful for Gina and all she has done for me already!
Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem