Gina Tillman, LCSW
Trauma focused LCSW offering collaborative care
- Trauma and addiction
- Client centered approach
- Veteran population experience
About Gina Tillman
Gina Tillman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience who specializes in trauma therapy and addiction. She has practiced across a range of settings, including community mental health clinics and private practice, and has spent many years working with the veteran population. Her background reflects broad clinical training in multiple treatment modalities, allowing her to tailor care to each person she sees.
Her approach is consistently non-judgmental and collaborative, centering on the goals and needs identified by the individual. Gina emphasizes that people often know themselves best, and she partners with them to uncover underlying concerns and patterns. Much of the work focuses on building awareness and practical skills to support healthy coping and lasting behavioral changes that contribute to a more meaningful life.
Gina frames therapy as a process of exploration and skill development, guiding clients to develop tools for everyday challenges while honoring their expertise about their own experience. Her practice aims to help individuals move toward measurable improvements in functioning and wellbeing through a client-centered, strengths-based approach.
Her approach is consistently non-judgmental and collaborative, centering on the goals and needs identified by the individual. Gina emphasizes that people often know themselves best, and she partners with them to uncover underlying concerns and patterns. Much of the work focuses on building awareness and practical skills to support healthy coping and lasting behavioral changes that contribute to a more meaningful life.
Gina frames therapy as a process of exploration and skill development, guiding clients to develop tools for everyday challenges while honoring their expertise about their own experience. Her practice aims to help individuals move toward measurable improvements in functioning and wellbeing through a client-centered, strengths-based approach.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gina Tillman have?
Gina Tillman has 14 years of experience in the field of mental health.
Is Gina Tillman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are NY LCSW 080483-01 and FL LCSW SW12758.
In which languages does Gina Tillman provide therapy?
Gina Tillman provides therapy in English.
Where is Gina Tillman located?
Gina Tillman is located in Florida.
How can I work with Gina Tillman as my therapist?
You can work with Gina Tillman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gina Tillman work with international clients?
Gina Tillman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gina Tillman 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
Gina Tillman integrates evidence-informed methods to meet each person where they are. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and collaborating with clients to identify goals and strengths, supporting growth through empathy and validation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learn practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity for people struggling with trauma-related symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gina will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions so they are both meaningful and effective for the individual.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access support in ways that feel most comfortable. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt their techniques to these formats to provide consistent, goal-oriented treatment.