Gina Tillman
Collaborative, goal-focused therapy with practical tools
LCSW Florida
- Experience
- 14 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Gina
Gina Tillman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience in mental health, bringing a practical and collaborative spirit to her work.
Background and approach
She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help people identify patterns, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful, sustainable change. Her background includes clinical work in mental health clinics and independent practice settings.
Gina places emphasis on a client-centered, nonjudgmental stance that centers each person's goals and priorities. She often helps clients uncover underlying concerns and develop awareness that supports healthier habits and stronger coping strategies.
Her clinical interests include trauma and addiction, and she also addresses mood disorders, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, and a variety of life transitions and stressors. Based in Florida, Gina blends mindfulness, dialectical behavior techniques, and other therapeutic tools to tailor care to individual needs.
As an LCSW she aims to meet people where they are and collaborate on realistic steps toward improved functioning and greater quality of life.
Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care
Gina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients examine patterns of thinking and behavior and to develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic habits. She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and aligning the work with each person's personal goals and values. When emotion regulation and interpersonal stress are prominent, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) may be used to teach strategies for distress tolerance and improved emotional balance.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gina works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs and preferences, and she adapts interventions over time as goals and circumstances evolve. That collaborative planning helps ensure the work feels relevant and actionable for each person.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to receive consistent therapeutic support without needing to travel, and they allow for ongoing skill practice and check-ins in ways that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Licensed
Florida, New York
Languages
English