- Person centered
- ACT and CBT
- Sleep focused
About Gina
Gina Spielman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 27 years of experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and sleeping difficulties. Gina offers a calm, respectful presence and works with each person to find practical ways forward.
Her approach centers on the person rather than a rigid method. Gina draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, and perspectives from existential and Jungian work. She blends these ideas to match what a person needs in the moment.
In sessions she helps clients notice unhelpful patterns, set small goals, and try new behaviors that fit their life. She also supports people through big transitions such as career changes, divorce, caregiving stress, or recovery after trauma. Conversations include both feelings and practical steps to manage day-to-day challenges.
Gina also addresses concerns like parenting stress, compassion fatigue, chronic illness and pain, attachment and abandonment worries, and issues around aging. Sleep and rest are part of her focus when they affect mood and functioning.
She can include faith-based perspectives when a client wants that integrated into care. To begin, Gina listens first and then works with each person to build concrete strategies that suit their goals and daily routine.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and situations that feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It often helps with sleep problems, mood, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and acceptance so a person feels heard and understood before making changes.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Gina works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She listens first, suggests options, and adjusts the plan as the work unfolds so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow people to meet from a quieter space or during a work break. Some formats use less bandwidth or allow phone check-ins when a shorter contact is helpful. Discuss scheduling and practical needs when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match daily life.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, trauma, parenting strain, career transition, and sleeping difficulties among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Gina blends client-centered listening with practical methods from ACT and CBT, plus existential and Jungian perspectives when useful. The style is collaborative and focused on real-life steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois working with a wide range of emotional and life issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.