Gina Navarro, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Gina!

Feeling stuck, in a slump, or overwhelmed? You’re not alone. I help clients navigate anxiety, self-doubt, and the many changes and challenges life sends our way. My goal is to help you feel more confident, grounded, and build on your resilience.

My focus

I work with young adults to seniors navigating anxiety/ depression, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. We will work as a team to build on skills and create a plan for growth and sustained change.

My approach

I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help you identify and restructure unwanted and unhelpful thoughts. My approach is practical and collaborative, with a goal of building on your tools and gain a sense of control. I may also incorporate mindfulness or other techniques to support treatment goals.

My communication style

I create a calm, supportive, non-judgmental environment. I use reflective listening to ensure we are on the same page with how to overcome challenges together.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to therapy came after working as a social worker in various fields including community mental health, medical social work/hospice, and working with children and families. In each setting I have been in awe of the human spirt and its ability to overcome and adapt life's greatest challenges.

My goals for you

Therapy is a partnership. Together, we’ll set goals that matter to you—whether that’s improving relationships, building self-esteem, managing grief and loss. Overtime goals can change; your treatment goals are what YOU want to achieve.

Our first session

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. First time jitters are normal and to be expected. Sometimes we don't have the words to how we feel and that's okay. We will move at your pace, and I will serve a guide.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Relationship Issues

Self Esteem

Women's Issues

+ 17 more

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 17 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Arizona State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Gina Navarro