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Dr. G​i​a​n​e​t​t​a​ ​"Gina" Feistel

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LMSW Michigan

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About G​i​a​n​e​t​t​a​

Dr. Gianetta "Gina" Feistel draws on 25 years of clinical experience and a person-centered orientation to help people facing relationship strain, career transitions, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas to help clients notice unhelpful patterns, experiment with different responses, and build practical coping skills for everyday challenges. Gina emphasizes collaboration and respect while guiding clients toward greater self-understanding and resilience.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, workplace issues, and feelings of isolation. She also supports people working through body image, guilt and shame, money and financial stress, abandonment, and post-traumatic stress.

Based in Michigan and licensed as an LMSW, Gina offers steady clinical presence and practical strategies tailored to each person’s situation. Clients seeking help with midlife transitions, rebuilding confidence, or managing the effects of long-term stress will find an approach that values both insight and action.

Gina aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can explore difficult feelings and develop skills to move forward.

Approaches that guide online care and practical change



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning specific strategies to shift them; it is commonly used for issues like anxiety, low mood, relationship conflicts, and workplace stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and committed action, which can help with life transitions, chronic health challenges, and persistent worry. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship and supports clients in exploring their own strengths and solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic collaboration. The therapist will work with each person to consider goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then tailor techniques from these approaches to fit the client's needs and circumstances.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access ongoing support without geographic constraints. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow sessions from home or work, and provide multiple ways to communicate between appointments so clients can find a rhythm that fits their life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with relationship difficulties, self-esteem challenges, career and workplace stress, coping with life changes, and coaching for personal goals. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?
Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered principles, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to help clients explore thoughts, values, and habits.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She brings 25 years of professional experience in behavioral health, applying that background to support coping, communication, and life transition concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Michigan and holds an LMSW credential with license number MI LMSW 6801078972.
Can she work with non-English speakers or clients abroad?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English