Therapist profile
Ginna Downing, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH14706
- NPI1265187827
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting and caregiver stress
About Ginna
Ginna Downing is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem concerns, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, and compassion fatigue.
She uses a cognitive approach to help people spot and change thinking patterns that get in the way of goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than long theory. Ginna aims to build a respectful working relationship and to help clients make useful changes in day-to-day life.
Her work includes helping people manage life transitions, workplace stress, midlife questions, and caregiver strain. She also supports issues linked to pregnancy and childbirth, women's health concerns, and aging or geriatric challenges. First responder and veteran-related concerns are part of her experience as well.
Ginna checks messages mid-morning and mid-afternoon every day, so new contacts typically get a response the same day or the next day. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to begin.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location. International clients are not accepted. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How Ginna blends client-centered work with CBT online
Ginna uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful working relationship where clients set priorities and direct the pace of work. That approach focuses on listening, clarifying goals, and working with what matters most to the client.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is practical and often helpful for stress, anxiety, anger, and workplace or parenting struggles because it links thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Finding the right mix of approaches happens together. She will talk with each client about goals and preferences, try strategies, and adjust the plan as needed. The collaboration helps determine whether more cognitive techniques or client-led exploration fits best.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly adapt methods so exercises and tools can be used between sessions to support progress.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, and related issues such as compassion fatigue and workplace stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is primarily cognitive. She helps clients identify and change thinking patterns that interfere with goals while maintaining a client-centered working relationship.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including anxiety, loss, caregiving conflicts, and work-life balance.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I do sessions from another country?
She does not accept international clients. Confirm your location before attempting to book.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Cost varies depending on your location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.