Work with Gina West-Hendrickson (MS, LMHC, RPT)

About me

Hello. I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Iowa. I have over 11 years of experience working with individuals of varying ages to overcome everyday life challenges. I have experience with those struggling with depression, anxiety, /trauma, family and/or parenting issues as well as relationship and career concerns.

My treatment approach is open and honest. I will incorporate cognitive-behavioral , rational-emotive and client centered approaches with skill training in mindfulness activities to help clients feel more grounded and calm. However, I am always focused on what the needs of the client are and will individualize to the clients specific needs. I do have specialized training in EMDR and Play therapy techniques. EMDR is a treatment for trauma related issues and Play therapy techniques involve utilizing play as a way to process through feelings and trauma.

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Bipolar disorder
Depression

Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties

Years of Experience: 11

Services Offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Licensing

IA LMHC 001293

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Gina West-Hendrickson. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Written on Jul 31, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 3 years and 3 months

I have been with Gina for a while now and couldn't ask for a better therapist.

Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

Gina is thoughtful, kind, supportive, and very knowledgeable. She is patient when I need her to be and not afraid to be direct when necessary. She's relatable and non-judgmental, making one feel very comfortable to discuss and share regarding uncomfortable topics and situations. Would totally recommend her to anyone who needs therapy but wants to feel like you're just hanging out having coffee with a friend.

Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd

Gina is thoughtful and genuine. She provides valuable tools and resources to help me navigate my world.

Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Gina for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, grief, and bipolar disorder

I've been with Gina for over 1 year now. She has been every important to me with her patience, experience and her heart felt concern. She allows me to vent, talk about my issues and has solutions, and shares tools to help.
She has ways to contact her and checks in on me often. Gina is flexible and responds in a timely manner. With her help, I have improved with my depression and anxiety.

Written on Apr 26, 2021 after therapy with Gina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Gina has been a great help getting through some really tough personal situations. She really helps you work through the problems and helps you analyze them. It has been extremely great working with her, I look forward to our sessions.

Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Out of the counselors that I have had, Gina seems to be the most invested and understanding.

Written on Feb 23, 2021 after therapy with Gina for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching

Definitely a great and friendly person!

Written on Nov 18, 2020 after therapy with Gina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Thank you you have helped me tremendously

Written on Sep 25, 2020 after therapy with Gina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Gina has always made me feel safe to honestly speak what is on my mind. She speaks positive truths with me, and helps me to work through the negatives.

Written on Sep 21, 2020 after therapy with Gina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Gina is amazing!!!!

Written on Sep 21, 2020 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching

I recommend Gina she is very friendly . I feel really comfortable with her

Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Gina for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I hugely recommend Gina.

Written on Jun 28, 2020 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts

Very helpful with talking me through current stressors!

Written on Jun 07, 2020 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Gina has been wonderful for me. All the things I THOUGHT were my problem and I was stuck on ended up not being it at all. Talking it out with her and having these realizations has given me so much peace. She’s had me do worksheets which have been helpful in pinpointing other problems because I see them. I’ve also learned that a lot of this is just brain based as opposed to how I’ve always had negative self talk saying I should’ve been over things already. Since I’m finally working through the problem instead of pushing against it, my overall happiness has skyrocketed and my interactions have become much more positive.

Written on Jun 03, 2020 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Gina is very understanding and listens very well. She has multiple ways to contact her and she always checks in with you. She responds in a timely manner as well.

Written on Aug 14, 2019 after therapy with Gina for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, and parenting issues

Gina has been extremely helpful. With her help, I have been able to get back to my better self and see what was getting in the way. I am working on tools and ways to break through and be happier and more emotionally stable with her. Thanks Gina!

Written on Apr 19, 2019 after therapy with Gina for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management

The work she and I have done on boundaries in both my work and personal life these past five months has been incredibly productive. But more importantly, it has created room for me to really look at where I need to do my own emotional work. And now, she and I are shifting gears to that work. . . I LOVE her.

Written on Mar 12, 2019 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She's amazing!

Written on Jan 26, 2019 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

Gina has been helpful through this process. She asks thoughtful questions and challenges me with goals we come up with together. She is responsive when I message her and I've found the video sessions most helpful.

Written on Dec 22, 2018 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Gina has provided thoughtful, compassionate responses to my messages. She is always prompt in replying. I appreciate the new perspectives and points-of-view she offers. She gives practical advice and suggestions.

Written on Oct 05, 2018 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

She's very understanding and reassuring and I feel like she actually knows how to help.

Written on Sep 18, 2018 after therapy with Gina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, eating, and self esteem

Gina has been a really incredible resource in trying to sort out my brain. She gives really wonderful advice and it seems like she truly cares about how I’m feeling.

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