Gina DeGuzman , LCSW

Gina DeGuzman was drawn to social work from a young age, often stepping in to mediate conflicts and connect people with help when others were in need. She has built a career around that early impulse, observing systemic gaps and choosing to address both individual struggles and the social conditions that contribute to them.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - she brings 12 years of clinical experience supporting adults and adolescents from diverse backgrounds. Her practice focuses on helping people manage depression, stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, trauma and other life changes. She emphasizes practical strategies that promote mood regulation, anxiety reduction, stronger coping skills, and improved work-life balance.

Gina uses an interactive, warm, and accepting style that blends evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with stress-management tools, empowerment work, and skills for daily living. She tailors interventions to each person, aiming to help clients clarify goals, build resilience, and move toward a more satisfying daily life. Her experience also includes addressing issues like ADHD, bipolar disorder, anger, career and financial stress, and multicultural concerns.

Therapeutic approaches and online care for busy lives

Gina DeGuzman draws from Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals guide the work; this approach helps when someone needs to explore values, build self-understanding, and strengthen motivation for change. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is effective for managing anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and stress by teaching practical skills that can be applied day to day. Additionally, Motivational Interviewing is used to support readiness for change, helping people resolve mixed feelings and find their own reasons for moving forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided collaboratively. Gina will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailor techniques and priorities so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access licensed professionals from home, work, or while traveling. These options help accommodate different schedules and communication styles so people can engage in therapy in the way that feels most manageable and effective for them.