Gina Thomas, Ph.D.

Hi, I’m Gina (she/her), and I’m here to support kids, teens, and young adults who feel deeply, think a lot, and sometimes struggle to make sense of it all. If you’re feeling anxious, navigating identity questions, or noticing patterns that leave you overwhelmed or misunderstood, I offer a space to slow down, get curious, and reconnect with yourself.

My approach to therapy is warm, flexible, and collaborative. Whether you identify as neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, highly sensitive, or are simply trying to understand yourself more fully, I work with you to build insight and tools without pressure to “perform” or fit into anyone else’s mold.

My work is grounded in an understanding that when you’ve experienced overwhelm—whether through trauma, ongoing stress, or being in environments that didn’t honor your neurotype—it can shape the way you respond to the world. Maybe you find yourself shutting down when things get too loud, too fast, or too much. Maybe you’ve had meltdowns that leave you feeling ashamed or misunderstood. Or maybe you feel stuck in freeze mode—unable to act even when you want to. These are adaptive responses, not failures. Together, we’ll explore what your nervous system is trying to protect you from, and gently find ways to expand your capacity without overriding your experience.

I also approach therapy through a culturally responsive lens, which means I stay curious about the context you live in—your identity, background, community, and the ways they may shape what safety and healing look like for you. I won’t assume. Instead, I’ll listen closely, invite your feedback, and adjust the work so it actually works for you.