Gina Porter, LCSW

Licensed in Tennessee · 23 years in practice

Gina Porter is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, sleep problems, anger, depression, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

License and registration

LCSW, Tennessee: 7355 · expires March 2028
LICSW, Alabama: 2178C · expires October 2026
LCSW, Texas: 108195 · expires March 2028
LCSW, Arkansas: 12246-C · expires August 2026
NPI: 1588891923 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 23
Languages: English

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About Gina

Gina Porter is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, sleep problems, anger, depression, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and life transitions. She brings 23 years of experience and aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people who are worried and unsure where to start.

Gina draws on common-sense approaches to understand what has been working and what needs to change. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, naming strong emotions, and learning simple skills to manage day-to-day problems.

Background and approach

She adapts the pace to each person and keeps explanations clear and direct. Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient mental health, substance abuse settings, and independent practice. That variety shaped a down-to-earth style that balances skill-building with talking through painful experiences.

Gina pays attention to how past family dynamics and life events continue to affect current choices. People can expect help unpacking shame, guilt, fear, anger, or other difficult feelings. Therapy includes learning new coping skills to reduce stress, improve mood, and strengthen relationships.

Gina emphasizes small, steady changes that add up over time. She also supports people dealing with codependency, eating and food-related issues, postpartum depression, seasonal mood shifts, and challenges tied to family of origin. Gina aims to help each person discover their strengths and build a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Gina lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Codependency
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Approaches Gina names

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Online support

How Gina’s Approach Translates to Online Therapy

Gina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice patterns and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches practical skills for mood, sleep, and anxiety. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce reactivity and help with stress, trauma, and cravings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Gina will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try techniques that fit their needs. That collaborative process means methods are adjusted as progress and challenges appear.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for fuller conversation, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging are helpful for quick check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week and to practice skills between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Gina commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar, and coping with life changes, with additional focus on codependency and substance use.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Gina uses practical, skills-based approaches and clear talk to help people change unhelpful patterns and manage emotions. She tailors the pace and methods to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 23 years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient mental health, substance abuse treatment, and independent practice settings.

Where is she licensed and based?

Gina holds LCSW credentials in Tennessee and Texas and practices from Alabama as listed in her profile.

What languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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