Gina Licursi, LISW - Therapist in Ohio

About Gina

Gina Licursi is a licensed social worker who focuses on parenting and family concerns alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. She aims to create a calm space where parents and caregivers can talk through immediate challenges. Her tone is warm and accepting, and she helps people build on their own strengths to manage tough moments.

Gina uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding.

Background and approach

She keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented so parents can apply what they learn between meetings. The approach emphasizes small, doable changes rather than big overhauls. She has eight years of professional experience and holds an LISW, which is a Licensed Independent Social Worker.

Gina practices in Ohio and structures sessions to fit busy family schedules. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options. Gina also pays attention to concerns such as addictions, self-esteem, coping with life changes, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and sexual assault and abuse.

When relevant, she incorporates safety and stabilization strategies before moving into skill-building work. Her focus is on steady progress and practical steps. Parents who want clear, actionable strategies and a nonjudgmental conversational space may find her approach helpful.

She asks questions, listens closely, and collaborates on plans that suit each household's realities.

How Gina Uses CBT Online and What to Expect

Gina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, which helps people spot the thoughts that feed anxiety or low mood and then try more helpful alternatives. CBT is practical and skill-focused, and it works well for stress, anxiety, depression, and many parenting-related challenges.

The process of finding the right approach is collaborative. Gina will talk with each person about goals, worries, and daily routines, then suggest strategies that fit those needs. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods based on what is or isn't helping.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy family life. These formats let people connect from home, reduce travel time, and choose shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. The goal is to make it easier to practice skills between meetings and to maintain momentum while balancing household responsibilities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gina address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and sexual assault and abuse.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and accepting with a focus on practical tools. She uses straightforward, goal-focused work that parents can apply between sessions.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has eight years of professional experience and emphasizes building on each person’s strengths. Gina aims for steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LISW, a Licensed Independent Social Worker, with licence OH LISW I.2002028-SUPV and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Gina offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Ohio
Languages: English

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