New to Grow
Hello I'm Gina, I have been living and working in Palm Springs California for the past 9 years. I have truly found a home here with rich diversity, living among people who have lived and worked throughout the United States. I have enjoyed working with people local to the Coachella Valley, including first generation Americans, as well as long term HIV survivors, other members of the LGBT+ community, and the local Jewish community. I have been a therapist for more than 19 years, living and practicing in many areas of the state.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I will ask you about previous experiences in therapy if any, what brings you to therapy at this time, and what you think therapy could help you with at this time and moving forward.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I will engage you in the socratic process that involves asking you questions from a place of genuine curiosity so that we can lift any judgment, moving you closer to finding your truth. I possess the skills to facilitate a process that you can use outside of the therapy session without the pressure of regimented homework. This allows the potential to graduate therapy from a place of strength and readiness to do so.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Anyone 18 of age of over. I enjoy working with people who are new to therapy and genuinely feel like being heard would be beneficial.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a powerful and tangible way to take control of your life and get on the right course as determined by you, the client. I have received formal training through RAND corporation, the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and the University of Washington (IMPACT).
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Adjunctive mindfulness and meditation practices are also offered as a way to target and reduce worry, anger, and body tension.