Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Gina Spielman, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149007857
- NPI
- 1790859577
- Experience
- 27 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
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.
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- ACT and CBT
- Client-centered work
- Career and caregiving
About Gina
Gina Spielman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 27 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, career transitions, and other life changes. Sessions address practical problems like sleep disruption, anger, and workplace stress as well as deeper concerns such as trauma, attachment issues, and feelings of emptiness.
Her work draws on several approaches to fit what each person needs. Gina uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors. She also uses client-centered and existential ideas to focus on values, meaning, and the person’s own goals.
Gina often helps with family-related concerns by supporting individuals who are coping with blended family dynamics, caregiving strain, aging and geriatric issues, cancer, chronic illness, or codependency. She also addresses abandonment, commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, and compassion fatigue in caregiving roles.
In sessions she works in a straightforward way: listening, clarifying what matters most, and practicing skills that can be used between visits. Clients can expect a mix of talk, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness exercises when helpful. Faith-based care is available on request and can be included in sessions when it fits the client’s needs.
Gina welcomes conversations about career stress, parenting questions, and recovery after traumatic events. She asks people to start by using the site flow to describe their situation so the first session can focus on immediate priorities.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action aligned with those values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching practical steps to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses targeted exercises to reduce unhelpful patterns, which is useful for mood, sleep, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s experience and aims to make changes at the client’s pace while strengthening self-understanding.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Gina discusses goals and preferences early on and adjusts methods as needed. Together they decide which ideas and practices fit the person’s situation and daily life rather than sticking rigidly to a single model.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit visits into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for people balancing work, caregiving, or health concerns. The therapist will discuss scheduling and practical details when you complete the matching questionnaire and set up the first session.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and career concerns, trauma, parenting stress, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods to focus on values, behavior change, and the person’s goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional experience in clinical social work helping people with long-term and acute life challenges.
Is she licensed to practice in my state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers