Dr. G​i​a​n​e​t​t​a​ ​"Gina" Feistel, LMSW

Dr. Gianetta "Gina" Feistel is a Michigan-licensed therapist with 25 years of experience guiding people through relationship challenges, career transitions, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She practices as an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and also holds a Master of Social Work and a Doctorate in Health Administration, credentials that reflect both clinical training and healthcare leadership knowledge.

Throughout her career she has supported individuals facing adjustment difficulties, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, senior placement decisions, and the needs of people with developmental disabilities including autism. Her work routinely addresses communication problems, workplace pressures, and the emotional impact of midlife transitions, offering practical ways to regain momentum when life feels overwhelming.

Dr. Gina helps clients work through body image concerns, guilt and shame, isolation, and challenges to self-love, while also addressing money and financial worries or post-traumatic stress when relevant. Her approach emphasizes deeper self-understanding, resilience building, and strategies for healing from past experiences so clients can move forward with greater confidence.

Clinically grounded and person-focused, she blends collaborative, respectful care with targeted interventions to help people develop clearer communication, rebuild self-confidence, and find workable solutions to everyday and life-stage problems.

Approaches Dr. Gina Uses and Online Therapy Options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action. It is often helpful for those coping with life transitions, chronic health concerns, or patterns that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, self-esteem work, and practical problem-solving in relationships or the workplace. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and a respectful therapeutic relationship so clients can explore priorities and build self-awareness; this approach supports decision-making, emotional processing, and rebuilding self-confidence.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Gina works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. As a licensed professional she will discuss options and adjust the plan as therapy progresses, involving therapists and other supports when appropriate.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access care from home or during busy days. These formats can be especially useful for people managing caregiving responsibilities, chronic illness, or work commitments, offering practical ways to stay engaged in therapy while accommodating everyday life.