- Years in practice
- 19
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Montana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Grief
About Gina
Gina Pate-Terry is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Montana. She has 19 years of professional experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and depression. Gina focuses on clear, respectful conversation and practical steps that fit each person’s life.
Gina tailors sessions to the needs that show up in the room. She listens for patterns that make daily life harder and helps people try small, manageable changes.
Background and approach
Sessions are about real problems like sleep struggles, anger, or trouble with intimacy and self-esteem. Her work also addresses parenting concerns and workplace strain, and she supports people coping with chronic illness, body image, and loneliness. Gina helps those sorting difficult life transitions such as divorce, career change, or midlife questions.
She brings steady, matter-of-fact guidance to those facing trauma, panic, or bipolar mood challenges. Gina emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in each conversation. She and the person she works with build a plan together, adjusting steps when something isn’t helpful.
Her approach aims for practical coping skills rather than long lectures. Starting therapy can feel hard, and Gina notes that taking that step matters. She makes space for people to name what’s most urgent and to move at a pace that fits their life.
Sessions are offered in English and arranged around each person’s schedule.
What Gina works with
Everything Gina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gina helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches and online options that fit your life
Gina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and problem solving. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior and then practicing small, concrete skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This helps with worries, panic, and everyday stress.Another approach centers on coping strategies for strong emotions and rebuilding routines after loss or trauma. It combines talking through difficult memories with tools to improve sleep, reduce anger, and manage cravings related to addictions. These methods are useful for grief, trauma, and mood regulation challenges.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their current needs, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit their life. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps and what doesn’t.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls work well for visual connection and deeper conversation, while phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, real-time support between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options let people make therapy part of a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Gina
What issues can Gina help with?
Gina works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem, and parenting-related worries.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Conversations focus on clear problems and doable steps the person can try between sessions.
What background does the therapist have?
Gina has 19 years of professional experience helping people with emotional and life challenges across a variety of concerns.
Where is Gina licensed and located?
She is licensed in Montana as an LCSW and provides services from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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