Gina Spielman, LCSW
Compassionate Illinois therapist for life transitions
- Relationship and grief support
- Career and life transitions
- Trauma informed care
About Gina Spielman
Gina Spielman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 27 years of experience helping people navigate difficult emotional and life transitions. She brings a compassionate, adaptive style to therapy and works with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, career changes, parenting and family issues, stress, sleep difficulties, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She also supports clients facing caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, codependency, and the emotional impacts of aging and serious illness.
Her clinical approach is client-centered and integrative, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and elements of Jungian and existential thinking to explore meaning, values, and behavioral patterns. She offers coaching for professional issues and attention to compassion fatigue, and can incorporate faith-based care when that is desired by the client. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs.
Gina aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can build resilience, clarify priorities, and develop practical strategies for change. For more information visit www.ginaspielman.com.
Her clinical approach is client-centered and integrative, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and elements of Jungian and existential thinking to explore meaning, values, and behavioral patterns. She offers coaching for professional issues and attention to compassion fatigue, and can incorporate faith-based care when that is desired by the client. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs.
Gina aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can build resilience, clarify priorities, and develop practical strategies for change. For more information visit www.ginaspielman.com.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gina Spielman have?
Gina Spielman has 27 years of experience in clinical social work and psychotherapy.
Is Gina Spielman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are IL LCSW 149007857.
In which languages does Gina Spielman provide therapy?
Gina Spielman provides therapy in English.
Where is Gina Spielman located?
Gina Spielman is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Gina Spielman as my therapist?
You can work with Gina Spielman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gina Spielman work with international clients?
Gina Spielman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gina Spielman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options
Gina Spielman uses several well established approaches that translate effectively to online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning practical ways to act in line with those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings - it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic listening stance that helps people explore their concerns at their own pace and gain self-understanding - it is useful for relationship, grief, and identity-related issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills to notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often effective for mood, stress, and sleep concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offerings - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or busy periods. These options allow licensed professionals to support clients consistently while fitting therapy into everyday routines.