Where Gina stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Tennessee / 7355; LICSW, Alabama / 2178C; LCSW, Texas / 108195; LCSW, Arkansas / 12246-C
- NPI
- 1588891923
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Alabama
About
About Gina
Gina Porter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 23 years of experience. Based in Alabama, she works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, low self-esteem, career setbacks, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. She also notes a focus on codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, eating and food-related issues, family of origin problems, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder.
Gina has worked in inpatient and outpatient mental health, substance abuse programs, and private practice. That range means she has seen people at different stages of struggle and recovery. Sessions are practical and paced to what each person can manage. She listens for how past experiences show up now, especially habits that started as ways to survive but now cause more harm.
In sessions she helps identify difficult feelings like shame, guilt, fear, and anger. She and the client look at patterns in relationships and behavior. They practice new coping skills that aim to lower stress, lift mood, and strengthen relationships in everyday life.
Gina uses a mix of methods to fit the problem at hand. She draws on tools that help change unhelpful thoughts, manage strong emotions, and build motivation to make changes. Work is concrete and focused on steps the client can try between sessions.
She asks people to move at a pace they can tolerate. The goal is long-term change through clear skills and steady practice. Gina offers services in English to adults in Alabama and holds LCSW credentials in Tennessee and Texas as TN LCSW and TX LCSW.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Gina frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside Mindfulness practices. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thinking. DBT offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation. Mindfulness practices help bring attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and cravings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gina will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals and what feels manageable. That plan can change over time as skills are learned and needs shift.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote meetings let them practice skills in real-life settings and keep momentum between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and mindfulness exercises to remote formats while focusing on step-by-step skill building and progress tracking.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Arkansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, parenting strain, self-esteem issues, bipolar concerns, and life changes. Codependency and family of origin issues are also listed as focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-based work that combines several approaches to fit each person's needs. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and trying concrete coping tools between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Gina has 23 years of experience working across inpatient and outpatient mental health, substance abuse settings, and private practice. That background informs how she helps people at different stages of difficulty and recovery.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds TN LCSW and TX LCSW credentials. Her practice is located in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote meetings are offered.
How does the subscription and getting started process work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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