- Family of origin issues
- CBT and DBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Gina
Gina Porter is an LCSW with 23 years of clinical experience based in Alabama. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, anger, depression, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, eating and food-related issues, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and family of origin issues.
Porter has worked across inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, substance abuse programs, and private practice. That range means she has seen many ways people try to manage difficult feelings and patterns that started in childhood or in family relationships. In sessions she listens for those repeating patterns and for practical steps a person can try right away.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. She uses these methods to help people notice thoughts and behaviors, build coping skills, and test new ways of responding to stress. The work is paced to what each person feels comfortable trying.
Clients can expect direct conversation about what is causing pain now and what has shaped those reactions over time. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm, improve mood, and give clearer choices about relationships and day-to-day life. Gina helps people consider changes they want and actions to get there.
She practices as an LCSW in Alabama and offers services in English. If someone is considering therapy, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
How Gina Uses CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness Online
Gina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety or depression. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises and homework that a person can try between sessions.Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT techniques can be useful when strong emotions or impulsive reactions get in the way of daily life and relationships.
Mindfulness practices are offered to help people notice physical sensations and thoughts without getting swept up in them. Short, simple exercises can improve sleep, lower stress, and make it easier to use other coping skills.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Gina will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels doable, and then pick methods to test together. The plan can change as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. The platform uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the offered formats and scheduling details when you sign up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can focus on applying new skills in everyday life.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, sleep problems, anger, parenting strain, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on codependency, eating and food-related issues, postpartum depression, SAD, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-based approach that draws on CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. The work emphasizes noticing thoughts, building coping skills, and trying new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience across inpatient and outpatient mental health, substance abuse programs, and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW and practices in Alabama. License details provided are TN LCSW and TX LCSW.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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