Gina

Dr Gina Poelke

Clinical Psychologist

“An experienced strength based psychologist offering individual psychotherapy for adult and adolescents.”

About Me

I offer individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents navigating life's challenges. My strength-based approach helps you uncover and build upon your inherent capabilities. We focus on what's already working, developing practical tools to foster resilience and positive change. This collaborative style is ideal for those ready to actively cultivate their well-being. Together, we can find new ways forward.

Approach

Building on strengths, therapy focuses on practical steps and steady skill-building that match your pace and priorities. I offer sessions in San Francisco or by secure English-language telehealth, keeping a calm, focused rhythm so we can practice mindfulness, identify patterns, and try tools between meetings. I use brief assessments when they help clarify progress and we continuously adjust goals to fit life’s demands—especially around addiction, mood shifts, stress, career or relationship changes. This approach suits adults and adolescents ready to take steady, manageable steps forward.
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Basic Information

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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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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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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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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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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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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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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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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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Service Areas

Gina Poelke

In-person & Online

San Francisco, California

United States

San Francisco, United States