Gina Cardines

Gina Cardines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people cope with life changes. She meets people where they are and offers a straightforward, nonjudgmental space to talk about stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and problems with self-esteem. Conversations are meant to be honest and practical so people can begin to make small, useful changes.

Gina draws on a mix of approaches rather than one fixed model. She often uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational interviewing is used to explore readiness for change and boost commitment when tackling addictive behaviors or big life shifts. Narrative and solution-focused ideas can help reframe painful stories and set achievable steps forward.

Her clinical background includes work with trauma, including survivors of intimate partner violence and human trafficking, and experience with military-related trauma. Gina has more than seven years as a licensed therapist and over 20 years in the mental health field overall. That history informs a practical, informed way of supporting people facing complex problems.

Sessions are tailored to the person’s needs and goals. Gina emphasizes clear communication and collaborative planning so each visit feels purposeful. She aims to help people build coping skills, manage symptoms, and find clearer direction after major life events.

People meet her in Texas or Florida and she offers video, phone, and chat sessions. If someone is unsure how therapy might fit into their life, Gina works with them to pick realistic first steps and next goals.

Approaches that guide online counseling

Gina commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. Motivational interviewing focuses on exploring a person’s own reasons for change and strengthening their commitment when facing addictions or big life shifts.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Gina offers video, phone, and chat sessions, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Remote sessions let people join from different locations, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time so therapy can happen between work or family responsibilities. Confirm the exact session options when booking so they match your daily routine and technical needs.