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Gina Ferrari

Gina Ferrari, LICSW

Therapist in Washington

Collaborative social worker focused on resilience

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12 years of experience listed

LICSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Strengths based
  • Practical skills
  • Trauma informed

About Gina

Gina Ferrari is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and self esteem concerns. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to guide clients toward greater resilience and clearer coping skills. Gina emphasizes practical steps that fit into everyday life.

Over a dozen years in social work has given her experience with a range of life challenges. She has supported people dealing with family stress, parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder. She also works with issues related to intimacy, career pressures, and compassion fatigue.

Gina uses a strengths-based, collaborative style. She starts by listening to what matters most and then tailors strategies to each person’s needs and lifestyle. This often involves teaching clear tools for managing overwhelming feelings and building on the client’s existing resources.

Her aim is to help people uncover strengths they may not notice and to practice new habits that make daily life feel more manageable. She talks through concrete skills and smaller steps so progress feels real and doable.

People who choose Gina can expect a straightforward, supportive approach that focuses on goals they set together. She encourages curiosity, honest conversation, and steady practice of skills between sessions.

How Gina’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Gina practices evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building skills and resilience. One common way she works is by teaching practical coping skills to manage stress and anxiety, such as breathing and grounding exercises, activity scheduling, and problem-solving steps to reduce overwhelm. These tools are useful for everyday setbacks and busy schedules.

She also uses strengths-based methods that identify the client’s existing resources and life skills, then adapts them to new goals. This approach helps people notice what already helps them and expand those strategies to handle relationships, parenting, grief, and self esteem concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gina will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they check what’s helpful and adjust the plan over time.

If you are interested in online therapy, please confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins during a workday when needed. They also let people use visual or audio methods depending on comfort and bandwidth. Ask about session timing and structure when you schedule to find what will work best for you.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Gina address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, career stress, bipolar concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is strengths based and collaborative, focusing on teaching practical tools and building on what already works in a person’s life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience working in social work settings with people facing a variety of life and mental health challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds a LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and is located in Washington.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She accepts international clients; confirm any location-specific details when you schedule.

How much do sessions cost and how do they bill?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to start therapy?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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