Gina Finestra
(she/her)
Counseling Intern
Gina sees and clients Virtually and In-person
“Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or life’s transitions? I’m here to support you in finding emotional balance, embracing your true self, and connecting with your spiritual center. ”
My name is Gina, and I enjoy working from an integrative and strength-based approach that is rooted in SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
I’m interested in helping you clarify your therapeutic goals and break them down into small and concrete steps, while also highlighting your own unique strengths and support systems. I will encourage you to envision your ideal reality, and work with you towards getting there. Together, we will identify and challenge any thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may act as roadblocks in your life or hinder your growth and progress.
A holistic approach will allow us to examine the connection between your mind, body, and spirit. Somatic interventions such as mindfulness and breathwork can help to bring you into the present, and also allow us to locate where stress and trauma are stored in the body. By exploring this together in a safe space, I hope to help you release these blockages.
I bring warmth, directness, and a sense of humor into our sessions. I believe that therapy should be collaborative, and am interested in tailoring my approach to fit the unique needs of each of my clients. I also believe in routine check-ins, which allow us to explore how I may better serve and support you as we move along your therapeutic journey.
I received my BA in Photography from San Francisco State University and am currently working on a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northeastern Illinois University. I am supervised by Carly Novoselsky, LCPC, CADC. In my spare time I enjoy getting into nature, reading about Traditional Chinese Medicine, having fun with Oracle decks and working on creative projects.
*Gina accepts BCBS PPO and sliding scale fees of $80 or less, as well as Medicaid
Email: gina@gracecft.com
