Licensed clinical social worker recordMontana
Gina Pate-Terry, LCSW
Montana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Montana
- LCSW, licence BBH-LCSW-LIC-896
- NPI
- 1356522189
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Montana
These details come from information Gina supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Grief and loss
- Addictions support
- Workplace issues
About Gina
Gina Pate-Terry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Montana with 19 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and life transitions. Her practice also covers concerns such as body image, chronic illness and pain, workplace issues, and relationship challenges.
She focuses on practical conversations that help identify what is causing strain and what changes might help. Sessions center on clear goals and small steps that can be tried between meetings. Gina adapts the way she talks and plans treatment to fit each person's situation and priorities.
Her background includes nearly two decades of clinical work across a range of concerns. That experience informs a straightforward, problem-focused approach to common crises like panic attacks, overwhelming grief, or burnout from caregiving and work stress. She also addresses identity and intimacy-related issues for LGBT clients and women’s concerns.
Gina pays attention to how physical health, sleep, and pain affect mood and daily functioning. She helps people develop coping skills for anger, shame, and isolation. Career and life-purpose questions are part of her practice when they intersect with mental health.
People who meet with her can expect practical discussion, goal setting, and follow-up work to track progress. To begin, clients complete an intake step and schedule a first session using the site’s matching and scheduling tools.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Gina works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes skills for managing anxiety and panic - learning brief grounding and breathing strategies, testing out small behavioral changes, and practicing techniques between sessions. This helps reduce acute symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.Another commonly used approach targets mood and depression by identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep low mood in place. Sessions involve setting specific activity goals, tracking sleep and routines, and trying focused behavioral experiments to shift momentum.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gina will discuss options and decide together which techniques fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. She frames this as a collaborative process that can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy routine and reducing travel time. Because session formats are not listed on the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, schedule sessions around work or caregiving, and continue therapy during life transitions.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and life changes along with related issues such as body image, chronic illness, and workplace stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to match each person's needs and daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Montana.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers