Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
How Gina works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Arkansas
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gina
Gina Porter is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience who helps people struggling with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use. She works with individuals coping with grief, trauma, sleep problems, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. Gina offers straightforward support aimed at making day-to-day life more manageable.
Her approach blends practical strategies and emotional work. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses.
Background and approach
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help set clear, realistic goals and steps to reach them. Gina draws on more than two decades across inpatient and outpatient mental health, substance abuse settings, and independent practice. That range gives her experience with a wide mix of issues, including codependency, addiction to drugs or alcohol, eating and food-related problems, and family of origin concerns.
Sessions are paced to the person’s comfort and tailored to specific needs. Gina focuses on reducing shame, guilt, fear, and the intense emotions that can follow hard life events. She guides people toward healthier coping, better mood regulation, and improved relationships.
People can expect practical skill-building alongside space to talk through painful memories. Gina aims to help people find their strengths, rebuild confidence, and create concrete steps toward the life they want.
What Gina works with
Everything Gina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gina's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Approaches Gina lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online care
Gina commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside mindfulness practices. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to improve mood and reduce anger. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and urges.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Gina will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and daily life. She typically combines skill practice, short-term goal setting, and reflective discussion to shape a plan that can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills coaching and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is a problem. Live chat and text let people check in, practice short coping skills, or keep momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Gina
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She addresses anger, stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to set goals and build skills.
How long has she worked in the field?
She brings 23 years of experience across inpatient and outpatient mental health, substance abuse programs, and independent practice.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices from Alabama and holds the credential LCSW, with licensure listed as TN LCSW and TX LCSW.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.