- Addiction recovery
- Relationship support
- Grief and parenting
About Gina
Gina Payne is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 20 years of practice in Connecticut. She focuses on helping people facing addiction recovery, relationship struggles, grief, parenting stress, and major life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at creating a calm space to talk things through.
Gina keeps sessions collaborative and practical. She listens for what matters most, then helps people build small, workable steps toward change. Conversations often include coping strategies, communication skills, and planning for the next stages of recovery or adjustment.
Her long experience means she has seen many different paths to healing. That background helps when sorting out immediate priorities and realistic goals. Gina emphasizes building strengths people already have while introducing new tools they can use every day.
People who prefer a steady, compassionate guide tend to fit well with her style. She aims for clear communication and realistic pacing rather than quick fixes. The work is paced according to each person’s needs and life demands.
Gina offers daytime hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. If those times might work, the next step is to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy
Gina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills and problem-solving strategies to manage cravings, strong emotions, or stressful parenting moments; it teaches clear steps to try between sessions. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship patterns, helping people notice recurring dynamics and practice new ways of interacting that reduce conflict and increase understanding.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Gina works together with each person to identify goals and preferences, then tries methods that suit those aims. Over a few sessions she reviews what helps and adjusts the plan so it fits day-to-day life and changing needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between obligations. It also allows work that focuses on skills practice and problem-solving that translate into everyday routines without requiring a long commute.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Gina commonly address?
She works with people managing addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Gina uses a warm, collaborative approach focused on listening, practical steps, and building on a person’s strengths.
How long has she practiced?
Gina has 20 years of experience working as a licensed therapist in Connecticut.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist, practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Gina?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.