Dr. G​i​a​n​e​t​t​a​ ​"Gina" Feistel, LMSW

Dr. Gianetta "Gina" Feistel is a licensed social worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 25 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage relationship concerns, rebuild self-esteem, navigate career changes, and cope with big life transitions. Gina aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

She combines talking through problems with skill-based work that people can use between sessions. Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered ideas to help people notice unhelpful thinking, try new behaviors, and clarify what matters most. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also show up in her work when they fit a client's goals.

Gina has worked across clinical settings and with complex life challenges, including chronic health issues, caregiver stress, and workplace strain. She brings experience supporting people who face isolation, financial pressure, or midlife shifts. That background informs a practical focus on communication, coping, and rebuilding confidence.

Sessions emphasize clear goals and simple tools. Clients can expect help identifying patterns, testing small changes, and tracking progress. Gina aims to create an atmosphere of respect and steady support while people work toward realistic, usable changes.

Therapy may include short-term coaching-style work or longer-term counseling depending on what a person needs. Gina tailors her methods to each situation and helps people leave sessions with concrete next steps.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Gina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, then testing small changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present.

She also draws on client-centered principles, offering a listening stance that prioritizes each person's goals. Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Gina works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging options allow brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.