About
- Relationship concerns
- Parenting support
- Grief and loss
About Gina
Gina Spielman is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practising in Illinois with 27 years of experience. She focuses on relationship strain, grief, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, and the practical fallout from major life changes.
She works with adults who are juggling caregiving, work, and relationship pressures. Sessions often address trouble sleeping, difficulties with communication, anger, and low self-esteem. She also helps people managing chronic illness or the emotional effects of cancer and caregiver stress.
Gina uses a mix of approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential ideas, and Jungian perspectives. In practice this means she helps people clarify values, notice unhelpful thinking patterns, and try small behavioral changes between visits.
Her background includes long experience supporting people after loss, during career shifts, and through traumatic events. She can discuss faith-based concerns if that is important to the person seeking help. Gina describes her role as someone who listens closely and helps people create steps they can use outside the session.
Practical matters are part of her work. She helps people break big problems into manageable pieces. That can include coaching around communication, problem-solving for blended family issues, or strategies to reduce emotional exhaustion. She invites a straightforward conversation about what needs attention and what a reasonable next step looks like.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and big life transitions by focusing on what matters most. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental listening stance. It supports people who need a space to sort through emotions and make clearer decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful habits. CBT is often useful for mood, sleep, anxiety, and stress-related problems.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Gina will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then shape sessions collaboratively. That means trying methods that fit the situation and adjusting what doesn't feel helpful over time.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Many people find online work convenient because it can fit around caregiving or work, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. If a quieter setting, less screen time, or a flexible schedule is important, mention that when you schedule to find the best option that matches everyday life.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship strain, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, parenting issues, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, CBT, existential ideas, and Jungian perspectives to address values, thinking patterns, and behavior.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 27 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an Illinois LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.