Gina is the best! She’s super talented and listens to me
Gina Clarke, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Gina is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Gina. View 15 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois, Iowa, and 3 more
Recent reviews
Gina is awesome, she listens and gives good advice, tries to understand the situation. She’s very easy to talk to. She’s even reached out to ask how things were going when I didn’t reschedule for awhile. Can’t wait to video chat her Tuesday :)
More about Gina
- 13 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW, LISW
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with 11 years of professional work experience as a school social worker working with children and adolescents from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. However, I have a total of 29 years experience working with adults and children in a variety of settings. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. My treatment style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My office is a safe space where clients can be themselves. If you ask my students, they will say I am easy to talk to. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Caregiver issues and stress
First responder issues
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Young adult issues
Licenses
Gina Clarke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134571607.
- LCSW · Illinois · 149016276 · Expires November 2025
- LISW · Iowa · 081358 · Expires December 2024
- LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-22200 · Expires March 2026
- LCSW · Oregon · L15099 · Expires June 2026
- LCSW · Missouri · 2024012583 · Expires September 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Gina Clarke
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Gina is the best! She’s super talented and listens to me
Gina is awesome, she listens and gives good advice, tries to understand the situation. She’s very easy to talk to. She’s even reached out to ask how things were going when I didn’t reschedule for awhile. Can’t wait to video chat her Tuesday :)
Gina is great
She has been great in helping provide me with coping skills and work through anxiety issues that I have!
she is great to talk with
She is very good at what she does, and understands my needs.
She’s very kind, and makes every session casual get professional. She’s very easy to talk to :)
Gina is responsive, very genuine and easy to talk to. She gives good feedback when indicated and listens well, always remembers details and asks follow up questions. Would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a therapist, she has been wonderful! I feel so lucky to have been matched with her.
Gina is a fantastic therapist! I really appreciate her help. I highly recommend her expertise!
She is a great listener and makes me feel very comfortable each session, like I’m speaking to a friend. She has helped me a lot and highly recommend her.
I absolutely love talking to Gina! She is very attentive and validates my feelings. I enjoy my therapy sessions and it definitely helped me immensely.
Gina is kind, caring, attentive, and fun to talk to. Everything you could want in a therapist :)
She’s always been super helpful towards me, always understanding of all of my problems. She’s helped me a lot and my family thinks so too. It’s great to have someone to talk to and open up to since I struggle so hard with it. But I trust her and I trust telling her things, she helps me better myself and find solutions to problems I struggle with like overthinking. She’s overall really great, really sweet, and always so helpful and understanding no matter the situation.
Gina is great! Love having a forum where i can share without worrying about judgment.
Gina has been an absolutely amazing therapist. I wasn’t excited about therapy, but she has made me feel comfortable and I’m so thankful that I have her. BetterHelp makes the process easy and I’m very glad I’m doing it and that Gina is on this journey with me.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gina Clarke offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Gina Clarke works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Gina Clarke speak?
Gina Clarke speaks English.
How many years of experience does Gina Clarke have?
Gina Clarke has 13 years of experience.
Where is Gina Clarke licensed to practice?
Gina Clarke is licensed to practice in Illinois, Iowa, Arizona, Oregon, and Missouri.
Does Gina Clarke accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Gina Clarke does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Gina Clarke?
Gina Clarke can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Gina Clarke?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.