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Genna Lo Presti, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Trauma and relationship-focused
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Genna
Genna Lo Presti is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in Florida with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, and parenting concerns. She also helps with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, self-esteem, and stress related to caregiving and life transitions.
She frames difficulties as patterns that often come from past attachments and unresolved losses. Genna uses clear, practical language to point out unhelpful reactions - for example, habits that keep people stuck in shame or avoidance. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thoughts and behaviors that reinforce distress, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to practice new responses to hard feelings.
Her background includes work in acute psychiatric and behavioral health settings, alongside longer-term therapeutic work. Genna completed a Bachelor’s degree in 2006 and a Master’s degree in 2010, and became licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Florida in 2014. Her clinical approach also incorporates attachment-based ideas, client-centered care, and emotionally focused techniques when helpful.
In sessions she talks plainly about how past relationships shape present reactions. She uses humor at times to ease tension and encourages straightforward experiments to test new ways of relating. Her style focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions to reduce distress and build more consistent ways of coping.
People who choose to work with her can expect a provider who looks at problems in the context of the person’s environment. She helps clients identify patterns, practice different responses, and track small changes over time.
How CBT, ACT and attachment work online
Genna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and test thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT breaks problems into small parts so clients can try concrete changes and see what shifts. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing feelings and choosing actions that align with values, which can help with anxiety, grief, and persistent avoidance.Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships influence current reactions and patterns in close relationships. That work helps people understand why they respond a certain way and practice different responses in ongoing relationships. Genna blends these approaches so the plan on any given week matches what the client needs and wants to try.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, and then suggest methods to try. Clients often mix strategies across sessions and adjust as they see what helps.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions useful because they fit into work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the first scheduling steps about what session rhythm and format would work best for everyday life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting stress, and related concerns such as ADHD and self-esteem.
How does she structure therapy sessions?
Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, trying different responses, and practicing small experiments between meetings. The approach is practical and goal-focused.
What is her clinical background?
She has 22 years of clinical experience, including work in acute psychiatric and behavioral health settings, and longer-term therapeutic practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Florida and based in Florida.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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