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Gina Clarke, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Gina is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Gina. View 15 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois, Iowa, and 3 more

Recent reviews

Gina is the best! She’s super talented and listens to me

Reviewed November 2024

Gina is awesome, she listens and gives good advice, tries to understand the situation. She’s very easy to talk to. She’s even reached out to ask how things were going when I didn’t reschedule for awhile. Can’t wait to video chat her Tuesday :)

Reviewed May 2024

More about Gina

  • 13 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW, LISW

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with 11 years of professional work experience as a school social worker working with children and adolescents from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. However, I have a total of 29 years experience working with adults and children in a variety of settings. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. My treatment style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My office is a safe space where clients can be themselves. If you ask my students, they will say I am easy to talk to. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Caregiver issues and stress First responder issues Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Postpartum depression Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Young adult issues

Licenses

Gina Clarke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134571607.

  • LCSW · Illinois · 149016276 · Expires November 2025
  • LISW · Iowa · 081358 · Expires December 2024
  • LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-22200 · Expires March 2026
  • LCSW · Oregon · L15099 · Expires June 2026
  • LCSW · Missouri · 2024012583 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Gina Clarke

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

15 reviews

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Gina is the best! She’s super talented and listens to me

Reviewed November 2024

Gina is awesome, she listens and gives good advice, tries to understand the situation. She’s very easy to talk to. She’s even reached out to ask how things were going when I didn’t reschedule for awhile. Can’t wait to video chat her Tuesday :)

Reviewed May 2024

Gina is great

Reviewed March 2024

She has been great in helping provide me with coping skills and work through anxiety issues that I have!

Reviewed February 2024

she is great to talk with

Reviewed February 2024

She is very good at what she does, and understands my needs.

Reviewed January 2024

She’s very kind, and makes every session casual get professional. She’s very easy to talk to :)

Reviewed January 2024

Gina is responsive, very genuine and easy to talk to. She gives good feedback when indicated and listens well, always remembers details and asks follow up questions. Would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a therapist, she has been wonderful! I feel so lucky to have been matched with her.

Reviewed December 2023

Gina is a fantastic therapist! I really appreciate her help. I highly recommend her expertise!

Reviewed November 2023

She is a great listener and makes me feel very comfortable each session, like I’m speaking to a friend. She has helped me a lot and highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2023

I absolutely love talking to Gina! She is very attentive and validates my feelings. I enjoy my therapy sessions and it definitely helped me immensely.

Reviewed September 2023

Gina is kind, caring, attentive, and fun to talk to. Everything you could want in a therapist :)

Reviewed September 2023

She’s always been super helpful towards me, always understanding of all of my problems. She’s helped me a lot and my family thinks so too. It’s great to have someone to talk to and open up to since I struggle so hard with it. But I trust her and I trust telling her things, she helps me better myself and find solutions to problems I struggle with like overthinking. She’s overall really great, really sweet, and always so helpful and understanding no matter the situation.

Reviewed September 2023

Gina is great! Love having a forum where i can share without worrying about judgment.

Reviewed August 2023

Gina has been an absolutely amazing therapist. I wasn’t excited about therapy, but she has made me feel comfortable and I’m so thankful that I have her. BetterHelp makes the process easy and I’m very glad I’m doing it and that Gina is on this journey with me.

Reviewed April 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Gina Clarke offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Gina Clarke works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Gina Clarke speak?

Gina Clarke speaks English.

How many years of experience does Gina Clarke have?

Gina Clarke has 13 years of experience.

Where is Gina Clarke licensed to practice?

Gina Clarke is licensed to practice in Illinois, Iowa, Arizona, Oregon, and Missouri.

Does Gina Clarke accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Gina Clarke does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Gina Clarke?

Gina Clarke can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Gina Clarke?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.