Licensed to practice in California and accepts 59 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, LGBTQ and 8 more.
Gina Marquardt
I am a psychologist and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide teletherapy to adult individuals and couples residing in California. I work with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem issues, chronic illness, LGBTQ issues, career concerns, life transitions, relationship issues with partners, family members, and parent/child conflict. My methods of therapy include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Radical Acceptance, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Directed Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Interpersonal (Talk) Therapy.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, I will discuss with the client their purpose in seeking therapy, the symptoms which have caused them to seek help, and some initial coping skills which they can start using right away to manage their stress.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
For several years, I have worked with clients from a variety of backgrounds and ages, who deal with anxiety on a regular basis. This has affected their relationships, careers, physical and emotional health. I have put together a program for reducing their symptoms using relaxation breathing techniques, reframing of negative thoughts, and developing assertiveness skills which allows them to express their needs while respecting others.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
What if you could prove your doctor wrong and manage your anxiety without resorting to medication? Are you like many of my clients struggling with uncertainty around mounting bills, career concerns, or relationship/family issues that lead to anxiety or panic attacks? If this sounds like you, I want to introduce you to the three strategies my most successful clients use to turn off anxiety and turn on inner peace: 1. Master the skill of breathing techniques which relax your mind and body. 2. Reframe your inner dialogue to boost your self-esteem. 3. Learn to express your needs while respecting others. I've helped many clients like you, and I've done this with online therapy (video), which means you never have to leave home to get the help you need. All you need to get started is an effective internet connection, and a private space for yourself (and yes, your closet will do). If you're ready to reduce the stress caused by anxiety, and improve your relationships and communication skills at the same time, then let's get started!
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
LGBTQ
Other specialties
Autism
Career Counseling
Couples Counseling
Life Transitions
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Older Adults
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
I identify as
LGBTQ
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $90 per session
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT as a method of helping my clients change their behavior by understanding their thoughts that lead to that behavior.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT coping skills and Radical Acceptance to help my clients deal with disruptive thoughts and feelings they may be experiencing.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I am client-directed so I am interested in working with my clients on those issues that they find concerning.
Motivational Interviewing
I use motivational interviewing to help my clients develop insight into a situation or their behavior.
Interpersonal
I use talk therapy to help my clients improve their relationships, and reduce symptoms. I also help my clients discover their motivation for problematic behaviors.
9 ratings with written reviews
June 25, 2026
I liked how she was listening very attentively and thoroughly. It felt like she really was concerned about my problems and concerns and what I was worried about. Not dismissive of my problems or feelings like others have been
Verified client, age 18-24
June 5, 2026
Ms Marquardt has little to no experience understanding and or compassion for Black lived experience and the journey to survival of black gay men. She couldn't get over how I could survive a difficult living condition and be functional or resilient. I do not recommend her for men of Color gay or straight
Verified client, age 65+
March 24, 2026
Thank you. I could say a lot, but just thank you for now. I look forward to the next session and will spend time doing the things that were suggested until then.