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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Gina
LCSW in Tennessee and Texas with 23 years' experience, Gina Porter focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, and grief. She also addresses parenting concerns, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Gina practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She works in Alabama and conducts sessions in English.
Gina draws on long experience across inpatient and outpatient mental health, substance abuse treatment, and private practice settings. She uses straightforward talk and practical skills training rather than jargon. Sessions typically look at current problems, patterns that maintain them, and small steps clients can take between meetings.
Her approach includes teaching coping skills for stress, mood, and strong emotions. She helps people examine family of origin issues and patterns like codependency. For substance concerns she uses motivational interviewing alongside behavioral strategies to support change.
When trauma or painful events are part of the picture, Gina balances emotion regulation skills with focused problem-solving. She pays attention to sleep and daily routines because they affect mood and energy. Sessions move at a pace the client can tolerate and emphasize learning tools that apply to daily life.
Clients who prefer direct, skills-based work and clear steps may find her style useful. To begin, readers should confirm session formats and scheduling options before booking a first visit.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In sessions a person learns practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and change routines that worsen mood or anxiety. This approach helps with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.DBT offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving how someone responds to stress. DBT work includes short practical exercises in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to reduce impulsive reactions and improve daily functioning.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach to help people clarify their goals and strengthen motivation for change. It is commonly used when drug or alcohol use is a concern and pairs well with behavioral strategies.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Adjustments can be made as sessions progress so the plan fits what is actually working for the client.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing which format fits your schedule and needs is part of the first session planning.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Arkansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, and grief, plus related areas like parenting, self-esteem, career issues, and bipolar disorder.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
The approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy for practical skills and problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient mental health, substance abuse settings, and private practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW credentials and is listed as TN LCSW and TX LCSW, and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific fees depend on the chosen location.
What steps do I take to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.