Gina Cardines, LPC, LMHC

Gina Cardines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people handle stress and anxiety. She speaks plainly and works to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they need to say. Gina aims to make sessions feel manageable and practical for everyday life.

Gina has seven years as a licensed therapist and more than 20 years of overall mental health experience. She has worked with people facing depression, substance use concerns, PTSD, self-esteem struggles, and trauma from intimate partner violence and human trafficking. Her background includes supporting people who have served in the military.

Her sessions begin with listening closely to what each person needs. Gina draws on cognitive behavioral methods when helpful and mixes in other approaches to match the client. She focuses on clear, usable tools so people can try changes between sessions.

People can expect direct feedback delivered with acceptance and respect. Gina emphasizes a collaborative pace - moving toward change while respecting each person's readiness. She describes therapy as a guided partnership rather than a set script.

Gina sees people in Texas and Florida and conducts video, phone, and chat sessions. She works in English and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short questionnaire is completed and a session is scheduled based on availability.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to each person's needs. The therapist offers acceptance and reflective listening so people can explore feelings and priorities at their own pace; this approach often helps with stress, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. Sessions usually include practical exercises and coping skills to test between meetings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and impulsive patterns.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses guided conversation to clarify goals and strengthen motivation for issues like substance use or habit changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help figure out which methods match a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt as those needs change. Collaboration guides the plan rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Gina offers video, phone, and chat sessions. Please confirm the current session options before booking so they match your routine and needs. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use face-to-face video or voice-only options depending on comfort. These practical benefits can help fit therapy into a busy life without requiring travel.