Gina Batliner, LPC

Gina Batliner, LPC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, or family conflict. She writes and talks in a calm way and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Gina aims to make therapy feel approachable and manageable for worried parents and busy adults.

Gina has 25 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor in Oregon. Her practice uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people change unhelpful thinking and build new habits. She also brings attachment-focused ideas and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and motivational interviewing into conversations as needed.

Sessions are collaborative. Gina listens first, then helps clients set small, realistic goals. She teaches simple tools for stress regulation, emotion management, and clearer family communication. Work between sessions is encouraged so progress carries into daily life.

Her approach balances practical skill-building with attention to how early relationships shape feelings and behavior. That combination can help people make sense of patterns that keep recurring and try different ways of responding.

Gina aims to meet each person where they are and move at a pace that feels safe. She focuses on helping clients notice what works, adjust plans when needed, and build routines that support longer-term well-being.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Gina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and simple experiments that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms over time.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT emphasizes values-based goals and small actions that align with what matters most.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gina will talk with each person about goals, life demands, and what methods feel most useful. That collaborative process means techniques can be adapted as needs change during treatment.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are good for face-to-face interaction and guided skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when a quieter space or lower bandwidth is needed. Chat or messaging works well for short check-ins, coaching-style support, or when written reflection helps. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care.