Gina Ager, LCSW
She/Her
I love working with children and teens! Connecting to a child's world is so interesting. I thoroughly enjoy engaging with their creativity and curiosity. I understand children are sensitive to the relationships in their life. Times of stress can take a toll on all relationships, the one with ourselves, with our family members, and often times our children. I work to be present, offer a nonjudgmental, and understanding atmosphere. Making sense of life's challenges and choices can be complicated. Let me help your child and family navigate through challenges to reclaim your peace and gain a new sense of freedom.
My years of experience in child behavioral health have been spent in various setting including community, outpatient clinics, and school-based. I apply evidence based treatments to assist my client in discovering their own potential.
Short Term Parenting Counseling
I am excited to introduce a new service to parents which will expand your existing parenting skills and provide you with emotional, social, and practical support to help you cope with challenges more effectively. Parenting can be demanding and emotionally challenging. I want to support your parenting efforts, give you new skills to use with your child, and help you gain a deeper understanding of your child’s needs.
Specialities
ADHD
Anxiety
Autism Spectrum
Other Issues
Anger Management
Asperger's Syndrome
Behavioral Issues
Child
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sports Performance
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused
Affiliations
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied
Ages
Children 3-11
Pre-Adolescent
Adolescent
Helping Kids and Parents
During a free 15-minute consultation, I can meet you and your child to determine how I can best help. Contact me to get started!