Gina Cipriano
M.Ed., RMHCI, Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem, Body Image, Substance use, Couples (Completed Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Trainings in Gottman Method Couples Therapy), 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 completed my Master's of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Florida Atlantic University. I have experience providing therapy to adults and adolescents, within treatment settings, who were struggling with substance use and/or mental health issues.
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 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, Better Tomorrow Treatment Center
Primary Therapist, Family First Adolescent Services
Graduate Assistant, Office of Undergraduate and Research Inquiry, 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 from Chi Sigma Iota - (2022-2023)
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
Completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Completed the Level 3 Practicum Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Completed Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Basic Training
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