Dr. G​i​a​n​e​t​t​a​ ​"Gina" Feistel , LMSW

Dr. Gianetta "Gina" Feistel brings 25 years of clinical experience to her work in Michigan, offering steady guidance for people navigating relationship challenges, career changes, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. She draws on deep experience supporting adjustment to illness, senior placement, and care for individuals with developmental disabilities including autism, while also addressing issues such as caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, body image, isolation, workplace difficulties, and midlife transitions.

Her practice emphasizes helping individuals build resilience, clearer self-understanding, and practical skills for everyday challenges. She works collaboratively to address communication barriers, heal from past experiences, and cultivate lasting personal growth, tailoring support for those coping with guilt, shame, forgiveness, money-related stress, and questions of self-love and identity.

Dr. Gina holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, a Master of Social Work degree, and a Doctorate in Health Administration. Those academic and professional credentials inform a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach that blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based work, and motivational interviewing.

Her therapeutic style emphasizes respect, empathy, and collaboration, helping people develop practical strategies to overcome obstacles and reconnect with their strengths. Whether addressing relationship dynamics, career concerns, or the emotional impacts of chronic health conditions, she offers experienced, compassionate support suited to each person’s unique situation.

Could virtual therapy be a good fit for you?

Many people wonder whether meeting a therapist online can really help. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for many people.

One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can choose the format that fits their routine and comfort level - video sessions, phone conversations, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to add therapy into a busy schedule or maintain continuity during life changes.

Licensed professionals provide care through these options, and if someone prefers a different therapeutic match they can change therapists as needed. Online therapy offers an accessible way to work with trained therapists while focusing on practical strategies and emotional support suited to each person’s needs.