Gina is a senior clinical therapist at Hamptons Mindful Youth and has experience working with children and young adults throughout the East End. She has been an integral member of our team since early 2022 and is not only talented and knowledgeable, but highly dedicated to helping clients stay engaged and work towards becoming their best selves.
After receiving her Master of Social Work from New York University, Gina became a licensed clinical social worker in New York and New Jersey. She then worked in a variety of settings including providing mental health services within a school environment, nonprofit organization, and private practices throughout the Hudson Valley and NYC. Gina understands how stress and trauma experienced at a young age can impact a person’s development, and strives to help others heal from adversity and develop ongoing, lifelong coping skills. She has a passion for working with children, preteens and adolescents, as well as young adults and the millennial generation.
Some of Gina’s specialty areas include (but not limited to)
- anxiety
- working with neurodiverse children/families
- grief and bereavement
- working with families who have a child with special needs
- working with children and parents from single parent households (whether by choice, divorce, loss or other)
- the impact of cancer within a family
- life transitions (including college)
- self-esteem
- school-related stress and challenges
Gina has training in trauma-informed creative arts therapy and is currently working towards certification in therapeutic writing. She incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness techniques, and expressive arts based on client’s unique profile and goals. By incorporating therapeutic creative arts – she has found clients are able to open up on a deeper level and express themselves easier. Gina practices from a strengths based approach and offers a safe and accepting space for all of her clients.
Gina is also a proud mom to a son with special needs who she continues to learn from on a daily basis. She is grateful to be a member of the Hamptons Mindful Youth team and looks forward to working with you and your family!
631-268-4203 | info@hamptonsmindfulyouth.com