Gemma Cairns, LCSW, CSW
Licensed in New York · 6 years in practice
Gemma Cairns helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 093466 · expires June 2027
- LCSW, Georgia
- CSW008509 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1548993033 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
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About Gemma
Gemma Cairns helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She supports those struggling with relationships, family challenges, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, and life transitions. Gemma is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, and brings a calm, down-to-earth manner to sessions.
She keeps sessions relaxed and practical. Gemma draws on person-centered ideas to follow what matters most to each person. She also uses solution-focused strategies to set clear, manageable goals and to build on strengths already present in a person’s life.
Background and approach
Her work includes support for people dealing with trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and addiction concerns. She also addresses specific situations like adoption and foster care issues, aging and caregiver stress, attachment concerns, pregnancy and childbirth, and separation or divorce. Gemma pays attention to how these problems affect daily routines and relationships.
With six years of experience, Gemma aims to make therapy understandable and useful. She prefers straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions are a space to sort through difficult feelings, try new coping techniques, and plan small changes that add up.
Gemma offers help via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She works in English and is based in Georgia. People who want to begin can follow the online matching steps to connect and schedule a first appointment.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Gemma lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Approaches that shape online care
Gemma uses person-centered work that begins by listening to what matters to the person. This approach focuses on understanding a person's priorities and building on their own strengths to find workable steps forward. She also uses solution-focused techniques that concentrate on small, concrete goals and practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Gemma will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods as therapy progresses. That collaborative process helps determine whether to focus more on coping skills, goal-setting, or exploring deeper feelings over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people have a fuller face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can work well when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins, written reflection, or quick progress updates between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, caregiving, or other commitments while keeping therapeutic momentum.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Gemma address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is laid back and supportive. She uses a person-centered approach and solution-focused techniques to help people set goals and build on their strengths.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is based in Georgia with licensure noted in New York and Georgia as LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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