Gina Dickison , LCPC

Gina Dickison is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 22 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She is certified in addictions and in Employee Assistance Programs, and she has extensive experience working in workplace settings where she addresses communication difficulties, conflict, work-life balance, and career coaching.

Her clinical work spans stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body-image issues, parenting and adoption-related challenges, and compassion fatigue. She integrates evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - and other trauma-focused and attachment-based methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Gina’s manner combines warmth and compassion with a directive, solution-focused orientation. She partners with people to set clear goals and to create practical action plans aimed at measurable progress. Her background in coaching and workplace interventions also informs goal-oriented work around career transitions, communication, and boundary-setting. Gina practices in Illinois and offers therapeutic approaches suited for individuals and families navigating both short-term challenges and longer-term recovery.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for many individuals.

One of the primary advantages is flexibility - people can connect with a therapist in the way that works best for them, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

Licensed professionals deliver online therapy, and it is possible to switch therapists if a different fit is desired. For those considering remote care, the approach can support goal-focused work, coping skills development, relationship support, and trauma-informed interventions in ways that align with many people’s daily lives.