I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with proficiency in providing counseling to clients of diverse ages and cultural backgrounds. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues including anxiety, loss and separation, relationship issues, parenting problems, caregiving conflicts, and issues with work/home balance.
I am primarily a cognitive therapist who works with clients to identify and correct thinking styles that interfere with achievement of personal goals. I approach each client with dignity and respect and strive to develop a positive therapeutic alliance in which I partner with clients to achieve their desired clinical success.
I check messages mid-morning and mid-afternoon seven days a week, so you will hear back from me the day of your initial contact, or the very next day, at the latest. I look forward to hearing from you and discussing how we can work together to achieve your personal goals.
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Professional experience
11 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Pregnancy and childbirth, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ginna Downing. 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.
She is extremely sensitive to my emotions
Written on Oct 07, 2025 after therapy with Ginna for 4 months on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
Ginna is a fantastic listener and resource. She pays attention, provides solid advice and is practical and patient. I would recommend her 10/10 in all aspects of service. She is by far the most personable and responsive person I have ever worked with.
She has helped me with some significant life events and life choices and I’m extremely glad I found her.
Written on Aug 06, 2025 after therapy with Ginna for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Ginna is both empathetic and sympathetic, and she remembers key details I’ve mentioned. She has helped me see that my wants and needs aren’t selfish and has empowered me to love myself exactly as I am. I feel very lucky that she’s my therapist.
Written on Jul 18, 2025 after therapy with Ginna for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
A kind and knowledgeable person predisposed to helping others in need. What more needs to be said?
Written on Jun 19, 2025 after therapy with Ginna for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Gina's ability to make you feel comfortable and safe makes it so easy to just pour your heart out. She makes me feel validated and helps me overcome some of the toughest moments in my life. I always look forward to my sessions with her. I am so happy to be working with her.
Written on May 29, 2025 after therapy with Ginna for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Trying to book her for my kids. That should tell you what I think of her
Written on Feb 20, 2025 after therapy with Ginna for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ginna has been wonderful, she’s really helping me process my worry and grief and understand it better. I’m very thankful I met her.
Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Ginna for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief, and adhd
Ginna is the best! She is so kind and supportive. Always has the best advice and tools for helping with my issues. She is a great listener and I would refer her as a therapist.
Written on Jun 26, 2024 after therapy with Ginna for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Ginna has been an amazing therapist for me for multiple different things. She helps me navigate my day to day life, gives me strategies to use, and always listens to what my concerns are in a very respectful and caring way. I stopped therapy for a while and when I needed to come back I knew I wanted her to stay my therapist.
Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Ginna for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Always great to listen to me and offer the help I need
Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Ginna for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, sleeping disorders, and eating disorders
I have been working with Ginna for over a month now and couldn't be happier. She is incredibly insightful and helpful understanding relationship dynamics and what makes people tic. I came into this service skeptical of how a remote counselor could help me; after the first session I realized she was someone I wish I would've been working with many years ago. I walk away from every one of our appointments feeling more confident, and with a better sense of understanding of myself and my partner. She is a wealth of knowledge and has such a great perspective on life. I would encourage anyone to reach out for help and advice from her.
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Ginna for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very easy to talk to and knowledgeable. Comfortable setting, the conversation flows naturally
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Ginna for 1 month on issues concerning parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Ginna has been great to work with. She’s always quick to respond to messages between online sessions. Random positive notes from Ginna always seem to come at a needed time for me.
Written on Dec 03, 2023 after therapy with Ginna for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues
In the short time I’ve had Ginna as a therapist she has been a great support, reminding me of how much I have accomplished and teaching me how deal with and reframe tough situations. Always kind, patient and takes the time to listen. Great therapist!
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Ginna for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ginnna is amazing and has helped me deal with stressful situations and a strong headed husband. I feel she has brought me to a stage in my relationship that I would not have been able to achieve without her
Written on Nov 14, 2023 after therapy with Ginna for 8 months
Ginna is patient, friendly and insightful. I appreciate her allowing our sessions to be conversational. I would definitely recommend her to others looking for a therapist who listens and engages in a meaningful way.
Written on Oct 26, 2023 after therapy with Ginna for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ginna is kind and real. I have been able to share my thoughts and feelings and not only be validated but understood and had help working through my issues with death that I just don't think I would be able to do on my own. It feels great to have someone who is there for you when you need it.
Written on Oct 09, 2023 after therapy with Ginna for 2 months on issues concerning grief
Ginna is great, has supported my growth since we first started communicating. She has alot of experience with alot of what has happened in my past.
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Ginna for 11 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
A perfect match for me! Gina is awesome and has really helped me !
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Ginna for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Ginna is wonderful, she helped me formulate a plan when I was stuck. I was finally ready to move forward when I medical issue derailed my plan and now she’s been helping me navigate that issue.
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Ginna for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
She’s amazing! She reminds me that I’m not a bad person and makes me feel good.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Ginna for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Ginna was the perfect therapist for me st the perfect time.
Written on Feb 11, 2023 after therapy with Ginna for 5 months on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
The best!
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Ginna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Ginna is great, very supportive and caring. We clicked from the first meeting and I felt like she really listened and understood me.
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Ginna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and grief
I feel very lucky that I found such a competent therapist that was a good match for me right away.
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Ginna for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Excellent session
Written on Nov 09, 2022 after therapy with Ginna for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Ginna is an absolute rockstar. She listens intently, validates my voice, and gives the most helpful advice. I’m so thankful for her wisdom through experience and appreciate the time and thought she gives each of our sessions. Thank you so much Ginna!!!
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Ginna for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Ginna he’s very attentive, and really does listen to me through counseling sessions and give some wonderful advice
Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Ginna for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Talking to Ginna is always a pleasure, she helps me get through the tough times.
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Ginna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I started this online therapy journey with some hesitancy, but Ginna has so far exceeded my expectations of what this experience would be like. I'm very grateful I got matched with her.
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Ginna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Excellent therapist, thoughtful and insightful
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Ginna for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Ginna is kind, understanding, intuitive, and a great listener. She truly cares about the well-being of her clients, and is quick to answer any messages sent outside of the scheduled sessions. She has helped me grow and become a more authentic version of myself in the time we’ve had together.
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Ginna for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Ginna is a great communicator who really listens and offers great advice when needed. Very thankful for our sessions together.
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Ginna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
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