Gina Helms, LPC
Therapist in Alabama
Gina Helms is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Alabama.
- License LPC04469 · Alabama Expires July 2027
- NPI 1144881228 · national registry
- Experience and languages 4+ years in practice English
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About Gina
Gina Helms is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Alabama. She offers calm, practical care for people facing strong emotions and life disruptions. Gina keeps sessions straightforward and focused on the concerns you bring.
She draws on approaches that fit the client rather than forcing one method. Gina uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thoughts and from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people move toward what matters.
Background and approach
She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. Sessions are built around respect and nonjudgmental listening. Gina emphasizes clear goals and small steps that clients can try between meetings.
She also works with breathing, mindfulness, and body-focused techniques when needed to help manage stress and trauma symptoms. Gina has four years of counseling experience and has worked with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, and self-esteem.
She also supports people dealing with bereavement, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and substance use challenges. Her style is collaborative and practical. Gina helps people break problems into manageable parts and build skills that fit daily life.
Prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that suit their needs.
Credentials
- LPC (Alabama)
- License LPC04469 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1144881228 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Gina lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Gina names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Gina names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Gina often draws on the Gottman Method to help people understand patterns in close relationships and improve communication and conflict habits. Gottman-informed work focuses on practical habits and repair strategies that can reduce fights and increase connection.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people accept difficult feelings while taking action toward personal values. ACT is useful for persistent anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy is another key approach she uses to explore how early relationship patterns shape current behaviors and emotional responses, which can help with trust and closeness issues.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Gina will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then combine methods that fit those needs. She aims to adapt techniques so they work well in an online format and match what the client wants to accomplish.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier on low bandwidth or when a shorter check-in is needed, and messaging supports brief updates or flexible check-ins between live sessions. These options make therapy more accessible for busy schedules and different comfort levels.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and nonjudgmental, focusing on respectful listening and practical steps. She mixes skill-building and mindfulness with goal-oriented exercises.
What background and experience does she have?
She is a licensed professional counselor with four years of clinical experience working with a broad range of mental health and addiction concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an Alabama LPC license and practices from Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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