You struggle to get through the day. And thoughts of your problems keep you up at night. You’ve told yourself “I’m losing it” at least a dozen times today. Remember the last time you felt like yourself? Hardly. You hide it well. Suggestions from friends and family are getting old. You are looking for someone who can help you clear your thoughts, calm your mind, get your energy back and find things enjoyable again. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression in women.

I understand that many times the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is my mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. It is my goal to make my services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.

Life is full of changes, challenges and decisions. When those become critical, you can find yourself at a crossroads, unsure of what to do or where to go. As a licensed counselor, I can assist you in sorting through all of these issues. I can assist you, your child, or your family in adjusting to serious life changes or in recovering from trauma, I can also assist with grief resolution, career changes, adapting to chronic illnesses, and LGBTQ issues. Through the use of EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other evidence based practices, healing can result.

You and your spouse feel more like roommates, and neither of you seem to be able to change that. You would love to be close and connected again, but instead you find yourselves caught in a constant negative pattern, lacking communication and filled with misunderstanding. You can’t seem to hear each other over all the daily noise and small frustrations. You feel so alone, so exhausted with your attempts to improve your relationship. You both want to feel appreciated and cared for by each other. You want to make your relationship strong and loving again, but you haven’t been able to do that on your own.

You don't know what else to do. You've exhausted all your ideas trying to help yourself, your child, or your family. You're feeling stuck. You're at a loss for what to do and feel as if no one around you is facing the same struggles. You feel alone, tired, and overwhelmed. Maybe you even feel like a bad parent because of the challenges you, your child, and/or your family is facing. You question every decision and feel like the stress is suffocating you.

I provide both outpatient mental health therapy and substance abuse/use assessments and therapy to all members of the community. Clients experiencing such issues as depression/anxiety, PTSD/trauma, life changes, gender identity concerns, and substance use will benefit from the services I offer. I utilize a person centered approach and work collaboratively with clients to address their needs. I meet clients 'where they are' and work with them to identify positive interventions and change. The comprehensive clinical assessments and substance abuse assessments I provide meet criteria for court ordered and school referred clients and can be completed in office or at your location.

***I offer weeknight and weekend appointments*** I believe therapy is a safe space everyone can explore skills that are beneficial in life. I am confident I can assist you on your life journey. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, domestic violence, child abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, personality disorders, family difficulties, and substance use.

Anxiety, depression, transitions, problems in relationships, or simply struggling to get through the day can be a challenge, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed, lonely, sad, or afraid. While these feelings are uncomfortable, they are often normal responses to life events. Still, it can be a lot to manage alone. I'm glad you stopped by to visit my profile. Whether your issues are related to life events or serious mental illness, you deserve to feel better and find peace of mind.

I niche in providing care to clients who are disenfranchised, marginalized and under-served. I believe in helping people own their stories and discover their strengths. I firmly believe that our stories, diverse and specific to our cultural experiences, need to be unpacked and rewritten with sensitivity to those intricate details. I aim to help clients identify and overcome the unique barriers in their lives by actualizing their resiliency and their power. Together, we can create a new story in which you are a liberated, worthy, happy, healthy, and whole.

Gina Decker has over 25 years of experience helping clients from age 3 to the elderly population. she has worked in psychiatric care with all ages providing inpatient, partial, crisis intervention, and assessment. Her experience includes private practice, school-based therapy, and case management. “I believe that all people are striving to achieve happiness and inner peace in their lives. I would love to help you in this process of growth.”

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families that are seeking help with life transitional adjustments, critical illness, coping support, grief/loss, and anxiety. My focus is to build on the strengths and coping of each individual and to provide support and encouragement throughout their counseling experience.

Congratulations! You're moving toward the life you want. Exploring solutions to challenges and making life-transitions takes commitment to your growth. Are you dealing with fear, sadness, anxiety, frustration or depression? Are you looking for ways to balance work, family and your needs? Are the emotional and social impacts of a physical condition becoming overwhelming? Are you looking for help to manage the well being of a loved one? Do you want to better understand your motivations, behaviors and develop ways to get your needs met more effectively? These are a few of the concerns we can explore together.

Accepting New Telehealth Clients! Vulnerability is an act of bravery. But being brave isn’t easy when you do it alone. And it’s especially difficult when your brain is telling you that you aren’t good enough, worthy, or important. Maybe your mind has convinced you that if you wash your hands, google that medical condition for hours, or stop thinking that thought, the thoughts and anxiety will go away. Perhaps by changing the way you eat, you can “fix it.” For some, being who you are is challenging or even not allowed, because those around you do not understand or approve.

Life is hard and can be very challenging. I am here to support the growth and change you are looking for and will work collaboratively with you to identify the best possible plan to set and reach your goals.I am committed to helping you overcome the obstacles you may have in your life. I work with pre teens who may be having difficulties in school, as well as adults who may be struggiling with life transitions or relationship issues.

“So, you’re struggling to live your best life, and that is OK! I think if you are searching for a therapist through this portal, you want someone you can trust, who is professional, and is great at their job...then look no further! You found me!”

Life has challenges and road blocks sometimes help is needed to move forward on the path to happiness and inner peace. Everyone has the desire to create change I can help give you the resources to make effective changes in your life. I use a collective approach of therapeutic models to develop goals to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression. We can develop a clear comprehensive plan for your life that inspires happiness, meaningful relationships, success, and life meaning for you and your family. Call today (864)356-3184 to make your first step to a happier new life style! Live life to the fullest!

I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I am committed to helping children/adolescents and adults embrace change in their life. As an empathetic listener and trauma informed clinician, my goal is to provide clients with tools and strategies they need to affect personal change. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents who have a history of trauma, anxiety and depression , as well as adults suffering from life transition difficulties, relationship challenges and their own history of trauma. I am compassionate and ready to get started with your journey!