Therapist profile
Gina Spielman, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Relationships and Life Changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Illinois / 149007857
- NPI
- 1790859577
- Experience
- 27 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Codependency concerns
About Gina
Gina Spielman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 27 years of experience. She works with adults facing relationship strain, grief, depression, anxiety, and life changes. Her practice includes codependency, career shifts, parenting stress, trauma, and health-related caregiving concerns.
She uses several therapeutic approaches to fit the person in front of her rather than a single method. Sessions focus on clear conversation about what is happening now, practical tools to manage mood and stress, and ways to rebuild a sense of control after loss or upheaval. Gina also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver burnout, and age-related transitions.
In sessions she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Client-Centered and existential ideas guide the way she listens and helps people weigh values and meaning. Jungian work appears when exploring deeper patterns and life themes that keep repeating.
Her approach includes concrete skills for coping with sleep disruption, anger, and stress. She also assists with communication problems, commitment concerns, and setting more durable boundaries when relationships feel one-sided. People who live around someone else’s drinking, moods, or crises will find practical focus on preserving their own needs.
Gina offers faith-inclusive conversations when requested and encourages straightforward planning for career and life transitions. Sessions are conducted in English and are directed toward adult clients in Illinois who want steady, experienced clinical support.
How sessions work
How her approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It’s often used for anxiety, avoidance, and when someone wants clearer direction after loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing small changes to reduce depression and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes attentive listening and reflecting back what matters most to the client so they can make decisions with more clarity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gina collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, concerns, and pace. She checks in about what’s working and adjusts strategies over time so sessions remain relevant and practical.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy week. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or audio-only sessions when video is difficult. Licensed professionals can use these options to focus on skills practice, problem solving, and tracking progress between sessions.
Areas of focus
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship strain, grief, depression, anxiety, codependency, career change, caregiver stress, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an adaptive, client-centered style and mixes practical skills with deeper exploration of values and life patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Gina has 27 years of clinical experience as an LCSW in Illinois.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.