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Gina Todd, LCSW
Louisiana
LCSW - anxiety and trauma focused
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma informed care
- Faith informed options
About Gina
Gina Todd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience based in Louisiana. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, parenting, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
She combines practical methods that help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a central part of her approach. Gina blends that with trauma-informed and person-centered ideas when a gentler pace is needed. She also integrates faith-informed and holistic perspectives when clients want those elements included.
Sessions are organized around clear goals. Gina helps people identify patterns that keep problems going and then practices different responses together. She uses short, concrete exercises and homework to build new ways of coping between sessions. Talking alone is balanced with specific steps to try in everyday life.
Gina has worked across varied settings over two decades, which shapes her practical approach to symptoms and life stressors. She draws on that experience to keep sessions focused and useful. The aim is to move from feeling stuck to having clearer next steps.
If someone wants to begin, the usual route is to complete a matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting. That first session is used to set goals and decide which methods will be most helpful.
How CBT and related methods are used in online sessions
Gina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behavior. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps - noticing thoughts, testing beliefs, and practicing different reactions - which works well for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and ADHD-related struggles.She also brings trauma-informed principles that focus on safety and pacing when trauma or abuse history is present. That approach looks at how past events affect current thinking and coping, and adds stabilizing exercises before working on more difficult memories.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Gina collaborates with each person to decide whether CBT, trauma-informed techniques, or faith-informed elements fit their goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed and adjusted as progress is tracked.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and keeping consistent contact while balancing other commitments. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current online meeting options before booking. Discussing scheduling needs and preferred ways of working happens during the matching process so sessions can better fit everyday life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
Gina works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and related issues such as sleep problems, addiction, parenting strain, and career stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to practice new skills between meetings.
What is her background and length of experience?
She holds 22 years of experience working in clinical settings, bringing that practice history into goal-focused sessions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW and practices from Louisiana. She also holds licensure in New York as documented.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the regions she serves.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session to set goals and plan next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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