- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment focus
About Gina
Gina Gross is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington with eight years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, navigate LGBTQ concerns, handle family conflict, and cope with depression. Gina focuses on social anxiety and phobia among other concerns and aims to make beginning therapy straightforward and understandable.
In sessions she keeps language direct and practical. She listens to what feels difficult and helps people notice patterns that keep problems going. Gina draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and acceptance-based ideas to build willingness to face hard moments. She also uses attachment-informed thinking to look at how past relationships affect present ones.
Work often starts with small, doable steps. That might mean trying brief behavioral experiments, practicing new ways to speak up, or creating a short plan for coping during overwhelming moments. Sessions include checking what worked, adjusting plans, and setting a clear next step.
Gina also addresses communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and feelings like guilt, shame, or isolation. She uses client-centered and emotionally focused approaches to help people name feelings and repair important connections when needed.
People who come for panic attacks or life transitions will find practical tools and a steady process for testing what helps. To get started she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck and then choose actions that align with personal values. It is often used when avoidance of social situations or persistent worry interferes with daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and on trying small behavioral experiments to see what changes. CBT is commonly used for panic, anxiety, and social fears. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns in connections and communication and can be helpful when relationship tension or loneliness is present.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gina will collaborate with each person to try methods that fit their goals and comfort level, and will adjust plans based on how well techniques are helping. The process is intended to be practical and paced for the individual.
The original biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving because it removes commute time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, and it can make exposure exercises or behavioral experiments easier to practice in real-life settings rather than waiting for an in-person meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, family conflict, and related areas including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses clear, practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based ideas, combined with client-centered conversation.
How much experience does she have?
Gina has eight years of professional experience as a clinician.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LICSW licensed in Washington.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.