Gina Cipriano

Gina Cipriano

M.Ed., RMHCI, Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern

Specialties: Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, disordered eating, body image, substance use, couples (Gottman Method), adolescents

Superpower: Providing a compassionate environment where people can relate to themselves in a more authentic and genuine way.

It is not uncommon that we want to make changes in our lives, but we continue to react to situations in ways that don't serve us. These reactions may quickly be followed by self-criticism, which can leave us feeling defeated and hopeless that things can get better.

Within therapy, I provide a compassionate space for clients to gain awareness into how they developed patterns of interacting with themselves and the world growing up and are unintentionally responding to present-moment situations based on past experiences. This insight can help people respond to situations, rather than react, so they can create the life they most desire.

I utilize a variety of modalities to assist people including Adlerian therapy, psychodynamic therapy, rational-emotive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

I completed my Master's of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Florida Atlantic University. I have experience providing therapy to adults and adolescents at the residential level of care who were struggling with substance use and mental health issues. Also, I have experience providing therapy in a college setting where I assisted in the development of a disordered eating and substance use group curriculum.

Prior to my experience in the mental health field, I competed nationally in Canada as a figure skater and was able to share my love of the sport with other young athletes as a figure skating coach. In my free time, you’ll find me at the dog-beach, reading a book, roller skating, and spending time with my loved ones.

Education

  • BA, Early Childhood Education, Minor in Psychology, Florida International University

  • M.Ed., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Florida Atlantic University

Relevant Experience

  • Primary Therapist, Family First Adolescent Services

  • Graduate Assistant, Office of Undergraduate and Research Inquiry, Florida Atlantic University

  • Peer Academic Coach (PAC), Academic Coaching and Career Enhancement for Student Success, Florida Atlantic University
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern, Comprehensive Wellness Center
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern, Palm Beach State College

Awards/ Honors

  • Beta Rho Chi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota - President (2022-2023)

  • Beta Rho Chi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota- President-elect (2021-2022)
  • Received the Chapter Development Grant (2022-2023) from Chi Sigma Iota

Academic Presentations

  • Irvine, T., Peluso, P., Beattie,E., and ; Cipriano, G. (2022, July). Applying evidence-based strategies for facilitating affair recovery. Workshop presented at Oxford Institute for Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy, The University of Oxford, Oxford, England, UK.

  • Irvine, T., Peluso, P., Beattie,E., and; Cipriano, G. (2022, July). An Affair to Remember: Evidence-Based Recommendations to Help Couples Heal from Infidelity. Workshop presented at Oxford Institute for Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy, The University of Oxford, Oxford, England, UK.
  • Irvine, T., Peluso, P., Winters, H., and; Cipriano, G. (2021, October). Bridging Infidelity Training and Practice Gaps: Validation of Gottman Method Couples Therapy vs. Treatment-As-Usual for Affair Recovery. Workshop presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision conference, Atlanta, GA.
  • Irvine, T., Peluso, P., Winters, H., and; Cipriano, G. (2021, September). Bridging Infidelity Training and Practice Gaps: Validation of Gottman Method Couples Therapy vs. Treatment-As-Usual for Affair Recovery. Workshop presented at the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling conference, Cincinnati, OH.
  • Peluso, P., Beattie, E., Winters, H., and; Cipriano, G. (2021, September). Modeling the Affective Dynamics of the Therapeutic Relationship. Workshop presented at the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Specialty Trainings

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1

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