Gina Adorno,
Licensed Professional Counselor

Sometimes the hardest part isn't understanding what's happening, but figuring out how to change it. Together, we'll figure out what's keeping you stuck and find practical ways to move forward.

I trust you with your own healthcare. I will respect you and be honest with you. Seeking out therapy shows that you are already invested in your own mental health, and I'm here to support you on your path.

My services.

What do I treat?

No one comes to therapy with a single issue or diagnosis. Depression can affect relationships. Trauma can shape self-esteem. Substance use can become intertwined with anxiety, grief, or career. Most people are dealing with several things at once.
My practice focuses on helping people understand any patterns or limiting beliefs adding to their burden and make meaningful changes that bring relief, and lead to a more satisfying life.
Mental Health Treatment.

Issues I work with most often:

Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Addiction
Problems with dating and relationships
Life transitions and major life changes - including divorce, career, becoming a parent, approaching retirement
Autism - evaluation, identity development
Complexities of giftedness/high IQ
Autism and ADHD Evaluations

I provide neurodivergence-affirming autism and ADHD evaluations for adults. More information can be found here.
Addiction/Recovery.

If something about your relationship with alcohol or drugs feels off, we can take a look at it together.
I provide a nonjudgmental space to take an honest look at your relationship with substances and figure out what makes sense for you. Whether your goal is abstinence, moderation, or simply understanding what's happening, we'll work together to identify realistic next steps. I can also assess for level of care and weigh options with you if more intensive treatment is indicated.
Autism/Aspergers.

Being autistic is a neurotype that comes with gifts and challenges in a world that often prioritizes adherence to neurotypical norms (NT folks can be so inflexible!).
I can provide an evaluation and/or work with you on developing your autistic identity and reducing masking, and collaborate with you on any concerns related to autistic traits such as meeting sensory needs, or differences in communication styles inhibiting connection with others.
I also provide treatment for conditions like depression, anxiety, trauma, or addictions with an ND-affirming approach.
Compulsive eating.

Food is fun, nourishing, comforting, and pleasurable. However, if eating amounts of food that make you feel uncomfortable and unwell gets caught up in a cycle of dependence, it can ruin the joy of it. If you have also experienced the traumatic effects of fat stigma, you may need support reconnecting with your body and yourself. I love supporting people with compulsive eating concerns from an intuitive eating, structured as helpful, self-respect-first perspective. Let’s get things feeling good + balanced for you and food.

I have an integrated treatment approach that draws from a broad range of influences. We do not have to adhere to one single modality. Rather, we will go where you and your care directs. Clinical terms for some of the theories I draw from the most are:

Strengths-based
Trauma-informed
Person-centered
Motivational interviewing
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Internal family systems (IFS)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
EMDR

It’s lovely to meet you.

Hi, I’m Gina (she/her). I love what I do. My style is warm and supportive, flowing between focused emotional support and playful levity as needed.

I am respectful, supportive of your autonomy and well-being, and can help you process events that may be holding you back from being fully in your life, or support you in making changes that you suspect could help you, but you haven’t been able to quite get there on your own.

My first career was in singing opera and teaching music. When I taught vocal technique, I was always listening for that beautiful natural sound that each person has within them, and worked with them to identify and release the tensions that prevented its fullest expression. We practiced exercises to allow each part of their instrument to come forward, for the voice to have the support it needed, and the sound to reach its fullest potential. Working with me as a therapist is working towards the most natural, full, and powerful expression of yourself.

The work we do together takes your whole context into account - your social locations, cultural background, and your perspective on how they influence you. I am a LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC ally. Sex positive, adamantly gender affirming, kink & poly friendly.

Background

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, addiction specialization, Lewis & Clark College
Counselor Internship, Kaiser Permanente East Interstate, Department of Addiction Medicine
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO)
Certified Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, AADP
Master of Music (opera), Peabody Conservatory of Music