Gina Cardines , LPC, LMHC

Gina Cardines brings more than two decades of experience in the mental health field and has practiced as a licensed therapist for seven years. She holds the credential LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida for seven years and LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas for three years, reflecting her commitment to professional standards and ongoing clinical work. Gina specializes in helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addictions, PTSD, and a broad range of trauma, including survivors of intimate partner violence, human trafficking, and veterans with military-related experiences.

Her approach is grounded in honesty and unconditional positive regard, creating a space where individuals can express thoughts and feelings without self-monitoring. While she often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a foundation, Gina adapts methods to fit each person and draws from multiple modalities to support meaningful change. She works with issues spanning relationships, grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, and coping with life transitions, always tailoring interventions to meet unique needs.

Gina offers sessions by video, phone, and chat, and she is available to see clients in both Florida and Texas. She aims to walk alongside people as they take steps toward healing and lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Healing

Gina Cardines uses therapeutic methods that translate well to remote formats and focus on practical change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and acceptance, giving individuals a supportive environment to explore their feelings and build self-understanding. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented conversation style that supports people who are ambivalent about change, often used with substance use, habit change, and readiness to pursue new goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Gina partners with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting methods over time so treatment fits the client rather than forcing a single model. This collaborative process helps determine which techniques will be most helpful.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, allow access from different locations, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. For many, remote therapy provides a practical way to engage with licensed professionals and keep therapeutic momentum between sessions.