Profile / United States
Gina Cardines, LPC, LMHC
Texas
LPC and LMHC - Anxiety and Trauma focused
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Motivational interviewing
- Goal oriented plans
About Gina
Gina Cardines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with seven years as a licensed therapist. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating issues, parenting strain, bipolar mood changes, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Gina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered methods and solution-focused tools. Sessions tend to focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying practical alternatives. She also uses motivational interviewing and narrative techniques where they fit a person’s goals.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. Gina listens for patterns that keep problems going and uses brief exercises to test new ways of responding. Conversations may include skill practice, short written exercises, and setting small, measurable steps between sessions.
Gina has worked across community and clinical settings over more than 20 years in mental health, and she brings that range to clinical work now. She has experience supporting people affected by intimate partner violence, human trafficking, military-related trauma, and substance use concerns.
People who choose her can expect direct feedback, a focus on clear strategies, and collaborative planning for next steps. To start, she asks clients to identify what they most want to change and then tracks progress with concrete goals and check-ins between sessions.
How Gina uses structured approaches in online care
Gina commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical alternative responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered methods prioritize listening, reflecting what the person says, and helping them choose goals that matter to them.She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who feel unsure about change. That approach helps clarify values and build small steps toward goals. Gina treats selecting a method as a collaborative process and will review what seems to be helping as sessions progress.
The original biography notes video, phone, and chat sessions were used. Confirm current session formats before booking to be sure they match your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let someone choose phone or chat if they prefer not to be on camera. The therapist will discuss which format and approach best fit your goals during initial scheduling and the first session.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Texas, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating issues, parenting strain, bipolar, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused techniques to identify patterns and try new responses.
What is her background and experience?
She has seven years as a licensed therapist and over 20 years total working in the mental health field in a range of community and clinical settings.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in Florida and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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