About Gina
Gina Marafiote is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and intimacy-related concerns. She focuses on building self-esteem, improving communication, and finding direction in life. Gina offers a direct and compassionate presence for people ready to make changes.
She centers sessions on self-love and practical communication skills. Gina listens closely and asks clear questions to help clients name what’s getting in the way.
How Gina works
Together they map small, reachable steps toward greater confidence and connection. Gina pays special attention to social anxiety and specific phobias. She guides people through strategies to reduce avoidance and increase comfortable engagement in social situations.
Her work also includes helping clients cope with major life changes and addictive behaviors by creating steady routines and clearer goals. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs. Gina supports people who feel stuck by exploring values, improving everyday interactions, and building habits that match their goals.
She aims to make therapy practical and relevant to daily life. Clients who choose Gina can expect straightforward feedback and warm support while they practice new skills. Over eight years of clinical work inform her choices, but each plan is shaped by what the client wants to achieve.
If you are looking for steady guidance through change, Gina offers a calm and goal-focused partnership.
What Gina works with
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Training and background
| Register | LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
How Evidence-Based Techniques Translate Online
Gina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and gradual change. One common approach involves skill-building for anxiety and social fears, teaching breathing, exposure practice, and stepwise goals to increase comfort in social settings. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship patterns by practicing clear expression and boundary-setting in everyday interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gina collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She listens to what has helped and what hasn’t, then adjusts strategies so they feel useful and doable for the client.
If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work, school, or caregiving by removing travel time. Other practical benefits include easier access when a shorter check-in is needed, the ability to choose audio-only when video isn’t ideal, and keeping therapy consistent during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, assign between-session practice, and track progress to make online work effective for everyday challenges.
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A practical next step
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