Family therapy and counseling in Downey, CA

I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions! I am also experienced in supporting individuals facing relationship challenges, identity development, and difficulties with emotional regulation. As a Queer therapist, I'm passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ population. I am drawn to this work because I value the depth and resilience within each person’s story. My approach is grounded in attachment-based theory and informed by evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Hello! I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children (6+), teens, adults, and seniors. Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, ADHD, or bipolar mood swings affect your energy, focus, relationships, and daily life. I believe mental health care should feel supportive, comfortable, and personalized. As a board-certified PMHNP with over five years of experience, I help individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and other mental health concerns.

Life can bring many challenges, no matter our age. Deciding to speak with someone who is removedfrom the family system or situation, who can act as a neutral party, can be incredibly beneficial andsupportive. Gina has a great passion for working with children, adolescents, and their families to supporteveryone in living a functional and fulfilling life.As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Gina’s approach is very client-centered and non-judgmental, allowing the client to be collaborative in therapy to meet their individual needs. Gina offersa warm and relaxed approach to therapy, using her years of experience working with young children,adolescents and their families. Gina hassupported children, adolescents and their families in community, office, and home settings. Gina hasbeen in community mental health for most of her career and has plenty of resources to support clientsand families achieve their goals.

As your therapist, I take a collaborative, non-judgmental, experiential approach to psychotherapy. I will join you in creating a deeper understanding of yourself and your life by helping you organize your emotions and attuning to the sensations throughout your body. Through our work, you will gain a wholesome sense of who you are. With safety and connection we will build tolerance to life’s experiences. Allowing you to engage fully with life through the trust that is created within yourself.

I work with individuals, couples, and families seeking meaningful change in their lives. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process that is supportive, empathetic and nonjudgmental. My role is to provide practical tools, insight, empowerment, and encouragement as you build emotional resilience, resolve internal and interpersonal conflicts, and move toward greater well-being.