Gina Paone is a Counselor based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Chronic Illness, Codependency, Divorce, Life Transitions, and Sleep or Insomnia. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience working with a range of individuals. I received my Bachelor of Science degree from Boston University in Behavior and Health and later received my Master of Science degree at Salem State University in Mental Health Counseling Psychology. I am a certified clinician in the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA), an evidence-based approach to working with adolescents and young adults who struggle with substance use. My approach to counseling is client centered. I believe it is important to meet my clients where they are at and collaborate around goals of counseling. I have experience working with young children, adolescents, young adults, and families/couples. I have experience working in residential settings, as well as intensive services in the home. I find it important to build an alliance with my clients where we can work together, and I can support my clients in making strides towards completing identified goals. I believe strongly in highlighting strengths and keeping a strength-based attitude throughout treatment. I also utilize various techniques and tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness during sessions as appropriate.