About Gina
I have enjoyed a private psychotherapy practice for 30+ years since graduating from Boston College as an undergraduate and Tulane University for graduate school with an additional 18 post graduate hours in psychology. As a licensed clinician, my career adventures have included an in-depth commitment to improving the lives of others through their relationships. My passion includes working with young children, chronic pain clients, and infertility/adoption issues during my first decade of practice to motivating change for individuals (adults, adolescents, and children) and their families throughout most of the second decade, to my third decade remaining committed to providing a safe, vulnerable, and authentic relationship within which all of my clients feel comfortable becoming their own advocates for change.
“I passionately focus on the journey of positive relationship building within the context of families, couples, and organizations.” - Gina M. Beck
Philosophy
While we are increasingly more connected to others via technology, often we can feel less connected in our relationships. My philosophy is holistic and integrative, promoting positive change by creating a reality and support based approach to individual improvement in mood and behavior, restoring life balance.
Areas of Practice
My specialties include, but are not limited to:
Transitional life stages
Late adolescence
Adoption home studies
Bariatric surgery consultation
College counseling
Adjunct college psychology professor
Collaborative divorce coaching
Relationship re-framing
Education Specialist
Experience
clinical psychotherapist | college advisor | psychology instructor/adjunct professor | school mental health provider | psychiatric hospital staff clinician | educator/special needs coordinator | physical therapy assistant | hospital unit staff
Affiliations/Certifications:
South Carolina Board Certification in Social Work – Louisiana Board Certification in Social Work – Massachusetts Teacher Certification – Louisiana Teacher Certification – Member of The Academy of Certified Social Workers – Member of Clinical Social Work Association – Member of South Carolina Society for Clinical Social Work – Member of National Association of Social Workers – Member of International Association for Collaborative Divorce
Accomplishments:
Coordinator, Slidell Community Playground: fundraising $400,000 in 6 months and acquiring 4,000+ volunteers for a 5-day build week (1999-2000) – Transamerican Cyclist, American Lung Association: 4,000 miles cross country fundraiser bicycling trek raising awareness and financial contributions (1989) – MS 150 Bike Rides, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana: fundraiser bicycling treks raising awareness and financial contributions for MS Society (2001-2006) – Ironman Florida Finisher (2004) – Co-parenting our six children with my husband
Patient Testimonies
“I like that I get to choose to hang out on the outdoor swing or go for a walk to lighten things up if I want to instead of traditional talk therapy.” -EC
"Gina is so thorough and effective if I could afford it, I would talk to her every day!" -JW
"During my most difficult time, Gina was there to hold me accountable and create the change I needed for self improvement." -SS
"I’m not sure how she does it, but Gina is ALWAYS available/accessible and makes me feel like I’m the only person she has to deal with today." -RP
From the Desk of Gina...
“What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.”