Gwen Ginski, MEd, LCSW
Director/Founder
Over the past two decades, I have developed specialized training in several evidence-based, and trauma informed treatment approaches so that therapy can be tailored to the unique needs of each client.
For adults, I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and life transitions using approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and other trauma-informed interventions grounded in neuroscience and attachment theory.
For couples, I integrate the Gottman Method (Level 2), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy from The Couples Institute to help partners strengthen communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, deepen emotional connection, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
When working with children, I incorporate developmentally appropriate play-based interventions to help children express emotions, build confidence, improve emotional regulation, and develop healthy coping skills in ways that feel natural and engaging.
With adolescents, I frequently incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and resilience while helping teens navigate anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and the challenges of adolescence.
I also enjoy working with families to strengthen communication, improve relationships, resolve conflict, and help family members better understand and support one another through life’s challenges and transitions.
Approach
In addition to traditional office-based psychotherapy, I offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), integrating carefully structured therapeutic experiences with horses to help clients process trauma, regulate emotions, increase self-awareness, build confidence, and foster lasting personal growth. Sessions are conducted entirely on the ground, and no horseback riding or prior horse experience is required.
Whether I am working with a young child through play, helping a teenager develop healthier coping strategies, supporting a couple in reconnecting, guiding a family through difficult transitions, processing trauma with an adult, or facilitating Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, my goal remains the same: to create a safe, compassionate environment where clients feel understood, discover new strengths, and experience meaningful, lasting change.