- Sleep and rest
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
About Gina
Gina Porter is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, sleep difficulties, and substance issues. She keeps sessions focused on practical steps and steady progress so people can feel better in daily life. Gina works with each person at a pace that feels right for them and creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for honest conversation.
Her background includes inpatient and outpatient mental health, substance abuse care, and private practice. That range means she has supported many people through depression, trauma, addiction, and family of origin concerns. She listens for patterns that keep problems cycling and helps people try new, manageable ways to respond.
Gina uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. In sessions she draws on these methods to build coping skills, change unhelpful thinking, and practice emotional regulation. The goal is to reduce symptoms such as insomnia, low mood, anger, and anxiety, and to strengthen everyday routines.
She also addresses related concerns including codependency, eating and food-related issues, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Gina helps people sort through grief and life transitions while preserving strengths and values.
Clients describe practical planning, gentle challenge, and skill-building as core parts of her approach. Gina aims to help people make lasting changes and to rebuild a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.
Approaches that guide online work and skill building
Gina often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then testing new, practical ways of thinking and acting to improve mood and sleep. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and settle the body, which can help with anxiety, stress, and insomnia.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills when feelings become overwhelming. These approaches are used in short, repeated practice so skills become part of daily life rather than a one-time solution.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is most helpful in practice.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when life is hectic, and reduce travel time. It also supports continuing care during life transitions so skill practice and sleep strategies can be applied right away.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to sleep and rest?
She helps with problems that interfere with sleep, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and seasonal changes that affect energy and mood.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using skills training, mindfulness, and gentle challenge to change patterns and improve day-to-day functioning.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Gina has 23 years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient mental health, substance abuse settings, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with Tennessee and Texas LCSW credentials and practices from Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.