Gina Helms, LPC

Gina Helms is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who frames therapy around practical, evidence-informed approaches. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. Gina keeps sessions straightforward and person-centered so people can talk about what matters most to them.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools. These approaches help people change unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and tolerate strong emotions. Gina adapts techniques to each person's needs rather than using a single fixed plan.

Her style emphasizes unconditional positive regard and a nonjudgmental stance. That means she listens first, then suggests practical strategies that fit daily life. She also includes mindfulness and somatic ideas when those methods seem useful.

Gina has four years of professional experience as an LPC. During that time she has worked with people facing addiction, PTSD, panic, body image concerns, and co-occurring mental health issues. She aims to help people move toward a healthier, more satisfying life.

Sessions address everyday problems like sleeping difficulties, parenting stress, anger, and coping with life changes. Gina also supports people navigating attachment issues, codependency, caregiver stress, and the aftermath of divorce or domestic violence. Her work centers on clear goals and skills people can use between sessions.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Gina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify values and take manageable actions even when uncomfortable feelings are present. Finally, Attachment-Based Therapy can help people understand relationship patterns and improve how they connect with others.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Gina will talk with each person about their goals, experiences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what helps.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility and flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skills practice and deeper work. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be a good option for quick check-ins. Live chat or text messaging can support short updates, reminders, or brief coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to use methods that match individual preferences and daily life needs.