Gina Tapella
LCSW, 13 years of experience
About me
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois. I received my Masters from Aurora University and have been practicing for 13 years. I have over 30 years of experience in the therapeutic, medical, and social service settings; including outpatient mental health treatment, health coaching, and case management. I specialize in individual therapy with adults dealing with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, family issues, work-life issues, communication problems, anger and stress management.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, and I will ask for an in-depth history in order to get to know you and allow you to get to know me as well. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My counseling style is open and collaborative to develop a personalized treatment plan, set goals, and work toward solutions. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion while providing a safe place to work through their issues. I work primarily from a holistic approach, recognizing that our mind, body, and environment are intricately connected.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious. They are interested in learning how to make improvements and have a better understanding of who they are or want to be.
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My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I help people change their thought process in order to improve mood and quality of life. I offer numerous coping mechanisms, stress reducing techniques, and problem-solving strategies.
Psychodynamic
I help people understand their emotions, behaviors and relationships by exploring their childhood and unconscious mind.