About Gina StangoFocus areasAdolescent / Teen IssuesMood DisordersSelf Esteem IssuesBipolar DisorderPersonality DisorderStress ManagementLGBTQ+ CounsellingRelationship StrugglesView all issues treatedClientele seenChildren (<13)Adults (25-64)Teenagers (13-17)Seniors (65+)Young adults (18-24)IndividualsTreatment approachesCognitive Behavioral (CBT)NarrativeIdentityGenderFemaleFaithJewishEthnicityWhiteLanguages spokenEnglishGetting to know Gina StangoI received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from Bloomsburg University in 2003 and my Master of Science degree in Social Work from the Columbia University School of Social Work in 2006. I worked in HIV services in central Pennsylvania and the Bronx, New York in the 2000s before completing PhD course work and candidacy at The Ohio State University College of Social Work. Post PhD candidacy, I have been providing counseling services and mental health treatment and established a private practice in 2018. I enjoy working with kids, teens and adults to be helpful with addressing mental health challenges and finding effective strategies for improving quality of life. I have extensive experience in treating trauma, depression and anxiety, among other mental health challenges. I proudly support LGBQTIA+ and neurodiverse individuals and communities.show moreWhat should a new client know about working with you?After an initial session to see if I would be a good therapeutic fit for you, we will meet regularly to work on finding additional strategies for alleviating stress and emotional challenges and improving your quality of life.show more