Gino Rubens, LPC, LMHC

Gino Rubens is a licensed counselor who helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship concerns. He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and practices from South Carolina. He writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

He has three years of clinical experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background includes supporting people with addiction, post-traumatic stress, mood concerns, and personality-related struggles. He aims to help clients reconnect with themselves and with their support networks so small improvements add up to better days.

Gino works collaboratively to build straightforward treatment plans. He uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and client-centered approaches. Sessions involve talking through what’s happening now, learning skills to change unhelpful patterns, and practicing new ways of coping.

He approaches difficult topics with empathy and direct conversation. Gino focuses on clear explanations and psychoeducation so people understand why certain strategies are suggested. He emphasizes doing the work between sessions and tracking what helps.

People who appreciate a practical, down-to-earth style may find his approach useful. He aims to help clients reduce distress, improve mood, and reconnect with what matters to them.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Gino commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them through practical exercises to change mood and behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values, accept difficult feelings without getting stuck, and take committed action toward what matters.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and current situation. That may mean starting with skills from one approach and adding others as needs change.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video calls are useful for full, face-to-face conversations; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support frequent check-ins, skill coaching, and quick updates between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, caregiving schedules, or when leaving home is difficult.