Gina Dickison, LCPC
Experienced LCPC specializing in trauma and relationships
- 22 years experience
- Addictions and trauma care
- Flexible scheduling options
About Gina Dickison
Gina Dickison is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 22 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and life transitions. She also holds certifications in Addictions and in Employee Assistance Program work, and has developed skills in trauma work including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Her background includes work in a variety of workplace settings where she addressed communication, conflict, work-life balance and provided career coaching. Over the years she has treated a broad range of concerns from anxiety and depression to family and marital issues, addictions, and stress management. She also works with adoption and parenting matters and with individuals coping with loss and trauma.
Dickison brings a warm and compassionate presence to sessions while using a directive, solution-focused method that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She partners with clients to set clear goals and develop actionable plans to move toward desired outcomes. She frequently checks messages and aims to accommodate schedules when possible, offering practical support as clients pursue personal growth and change.
Her background includes work in a variety of workplace settings where she addressed communication, conflict, work-life balance and provided career coaching. Over the years she has treated a broad range of concerns from anxiety and depression to family and marital issues, addictions, and stress management. She also works with adoption and parenting matters and with individuals coping with loss and trauma.
Dickison brings a warm and compassionate presence to sessions while using a directive, solution-focused method that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She partners with clients to set clear goals and develop actionable plans to move toward desired outcomes. She frequently checks messages and aims to accommodate schedules when possible, offering practical support as clients pursue personal growth and change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gina Dickison have?
Gina Dickison has 22 years of experience.
Is Gina Dickison a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LCPC which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details are IL LCPC 180003169.
In which languages does Gina Dickison provide therapy?
Gina Dickison provides therapy in English.
Where is Gina Dickison located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Gina Dickison as my therapist?
Clients can work with Gina Dickison through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gina Dickison work with international clients?
Gina Dickison does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gina Dickison 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 for Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action. This approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, and making life changes when avoidance is getting in the way.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns that develop from early connections and helps individuals understand how those patterns affect current relationships. It is often used for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship conflict.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and teaches skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression and many everyday coping challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Gina Dickison works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to identify methods that best match each person’s needs, goals and preferences. She emphasizes partnership in setting goals and developing an action plan.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, via live chat or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access support from wherever a client is located within the permitted region.