Gina Searle, CMHC, CGT, ACS, CCTP
Congratulations for taking the very important step of finding the best therapist for you!
One of the greatest predictors of therapy success depends on how effectively a therapist can join with their client and create a space in which unconditional warmth and support is present. My down-to-earth, informal, and practical therapeutic approach enables me to form a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients, so that positive growth and change can happen.
I look forward to becoming your best ally in helping you to connect with your aliveness, creativity, and source of personal integrity. I am passionate about collaborating with people to help them address challenges, navigate difficult life transitions, and to recognize and maximize their personal strengths and resources.
If you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, please call or email me. I’d be happy to schedule your first session or to simply start with a free 10-15 phone consultation. I look forward to hearing from and working with you to achieve your goals.
Gina's Specialties
I work well with most people and issues, yet I consider myself a specialist when it comes to helping adults struggling with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life transitions (from one life stage to another, relationship status changes, or other significant life events)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem/issues of self worth
- Being a caregiver (whether for a loved one, or as a helping professional)
- Body-mind integration
- PTSD and healing trauma
- Dual diagnosis (more then 1 issue or diagnosis)
- Family of origin issues
- Clinical supervision
- Being an introvert in an extroverted society
Helpful Articles
- Wondering what “Listen To Your Body” means? This article by Yogi Michael Taylor gives a great explanation, and offers insight into what a Somatically oriented therapy session with Gina would be like. Read More >
- Read how building resilience is key in overcoming challenges in “The Road to Resilience” by the American Psychological Association. Read More >
- Interested in how compassion fatigue affects non-professional caregivers? Check this article out: “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” published in the ISNA Bulletin. Read More >
What Others Are Saying About Gina
"I feel very comfortable with Gina. It is great to be able to talk about my problems and know she is really listening. She has taught me some great skills to help me manage my anxiety." - Anonymous