Gina Pepi

I'm Gina, a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my BA in Psychology & Criminal Justice from Montclair State University and my MSW from Capella University. I currently provide services to individuals aged 13+ and couples in my home state of NJ, and I am also an approved Independent Out-of-State Social Worker Telehealth Provider in the state of SC (Registration No. TLS 2121 CP).

I have over 12 years of professional experience in various settings including community support services, inpatient psychiatric facilities, and outpatient environments. This has given me the privilege of working with diverse populations from all walks of life. If your life has been impacted by trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, or by the stigma surrounding the mental health world, you have come to the right place. I am ready to welcome you into a supportive, judgment-free zone.

My ideal client is looking to gain insight and skills that can improve or enhance their own life. The human experience can be so complex and stressful, and we all know it is much easier said than done to stay present through it all. I believe if you and I can share some curiosity and trust, then we are already off to a good start toward peace and recovery.

I believe my clients are all unique, inherently resilient, and deserve to become the experts of themselves. I am here to help by providing individualized tools & support to propel you forward. The foundation of my approach involves understanding your values, what a healthy life looks like for you, and helping you get in touch with your own strengths and abilities.

In our first session, you can expect me to ask about what you would like to achieve in therapy, what you feel comfortable starting to share, and if you have any questions for me. My goal is to create a space where you can feel fully authentic, respected, and heard, and I believe meeting my clients where they are is the best way to achieve that. I will consistently use open-mindedness, humor, integrity, and honest partnership in our sessions. I look forward to working with you!