Gina Zelano

I have had a lot of experience working with clients, children, adults, couples, and families in various settings over the last 10 years of my professional experience. I have worked as a child protective social worker, a crisis worker, a school counselor, a mental health therapist (virtual and in person). These experiences have helped me both build on the skills that I learned in my Master's and CAGS program, and further build professional rapport with my clients.

At the core of being a therapist, is understanding that each client is a human being who comes with their own backgrounds, their own struggles, and strengths and they are the experts of their own lives. I use a very client-centered, strengths based approach when speaking with clients and really empower them in their situation. One of my strengths is my interpersonal skills. I love talking to people and giving advice, one of the major reasons I became a mental health therapist. It is a rewarding experience having the privilege to impart my knowledge on others and help them better themselves or the situation they are in.