Profile / United States
Gina DeGuzman, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Practical coping skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Gina
Gina DeGuzman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 12 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship issues, parenting concerns, and life changes.
Gina focuses on concrete skills people can use right away. She talks through coping strategies for mood and anxiety, practical ways to manage stress, and steps to improve communication. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside other approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Her sessions aim to teach problem-solving and mood management tools. That can include short exercises, thought records, or small behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding to everyday situations. She also works on workplace issues, money and financial stress, and questions of life purpose.
Gina brings a client-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolbox for people who want clearer goals and a nudge toward change. Narrative and solution-focused techniques are used to reframe problems and identify next steps.
She has experience with multicultural concerns, forgiveness work, and coping with isolation or loneliness. People who want straightforward, practical strategies for daily life and relationships will find her approach direct and skills-based.
How Gina Uses Structured Approaches in Remote Sessions
Gina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments. CBT sessions often focus on skills for anxiety and mood management, step-by-step goal setting, and short homework tasks to practice between meetings.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and create a collaborative working relationship. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants clearer goals or needs help finding motivation for change; that approach focuses on exploring values and building commitment in practical steps.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work together. Gina will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands with each person and recommend approaches that fit those needs. She treats the selection of techniques as a collaborative process and adjusts strategies based on what is helpful.
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm available online session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help them fit therapy into busy schedules by reducing travel and allowing for shorter check-ins when needed, or by making it easier to attend from work breaks or between errands. Ask about format specifics to understand how sessions can fit into your routine.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship and parenting concerns, and life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and family issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The style is practical and collaborative, emphasizing client-centered discussion and skill building. Sessions often include concrete exercises and problem-solving tasks.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with people from diverse backgrounds on mood, stress, and relationship issues.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices in the state of Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options directly before scheduling.
How is payment handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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