Gina Rivera Sokolich

Licensed Professional Counselor

“Working with many people suffering from traumatic situations, PTSD, crisis, stress, anxiety, client lead, no pressure, first responders and those suffering from narcissist abuse”

About Me

I support individuals navigating the deep impact of traumatic situations, including PTSD, crisis, and persistent anxiety. Many I work with are first responders or those recovering from narcissistic abuse. Our sessions are always client-led, moving at your pace without pressure. This gentle approach creates a safe space to explore challenges, helping you rediscover your inner strength and find stability.

Approach

Sessions unfold at your chosen pace, honoring readiness and the small steps that rebuild trust in yourself. I offer in-person work in St. Louis and confidential online sessions in English, so we can keep progress steady whether you prefer face-to-face or virtual meetings. In-session we use gentle grounding, mindfulness practice, short skill-building exercises and somatic noticing, with practical tools to try between meetings and regular check-ins to adjust focus. This approach tends to suit emergency workers and people recovering from controlling relationships who want clear, steady support.

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Basic Information

St Louis, United States

Services

Services Offered:

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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Couples
•Groups
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:

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Licensed Professional Counselor
A counselor licensed to provide professional mental health services including assessment and therapy.

Qualifications

Lindenwood University

Registrations

NCE

LPC

Service Area

Responding First Counseling

In-person & Online

St Louis, Missouri

United States