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Gina Todd

Gina Todd, LCSW

Therapist in Louisiana · 22+ years of experience

Practical, action-focused therapy for stress and anxiety

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  • CBT-based strategies
  • Faith-informed support
  • 22 years experience

About Gina

Gina Todd is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of practice. She uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress and anxiety. Gina speaks plainly and focuses on clear steps people can try between sessions.

She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with other supportive approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and build skills for daily life. Gina also addresses sleep problems, low self-esteem, grief, and changes that come with major life transitions.

Her experience includes work with addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and issues related to intimacy and relationships. She pays attention to the whole person, including spiritual or faith-based concerns when clients bring them up. Her background informs practical strategies for coping and recovery.

Gina adapts treatment plans to a client's goals and pace. She offers straightforward tools for managing anger, ADHD-related challenges, compassion fatigue, and career stress. People who prefer a direct, collaborative approach will find clear, action-focused sessions.

When someone is ready to begin, Gina guides them through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling steps. She encourages small first steps and recognizes that deciding to seek help takes courage.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Louisiana, New York

Languages

English

How CBT and collaborative care translate online

Gina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and practice alternative behaviors. CBT often focuses on clear tools you can try between sessions, such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and sleep routines, which can be reviewed and adjusted during meetings.

She also blends person-centered ideas by listening for each person's goals and preferences. Together the client and therapist decide which techniques to try and how quickly to move forward. That collaboration helps match the approach to real-life needs and keeps sessions practical and goal-oriented.

Many people find online therapy easier to fit into a busy week because it reduces travel time and can be scheduled around work, school, or caregiving. If you plan to pursue online work, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Gina will work with each person to make therapy fit into daily life while focusing on measurable steps toward managing stress and anxiety.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gina commonly address?

Gina helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, self-esteem, parenting strain, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a foundation and combines it with supportive, person-focused approaches to build practical skills and coping strategies.

How long has she been providing clinical care?

Gina has 22 years of experience working with people across a range of concerns and life stages.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

She holds LCSW licensure and practices with ties to Louisiana and New York, and is based in Louisiana.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to start working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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