What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.88
“Gina’s personal experiences that she shares helps me feel like I’m talking to someone that gets my personal struggles with ADHD. When Gina gives me homework she helps with what specific things I need to research which gives me a direction to go in. Then we always discuss homework the following week and what did I learn. There is also a directness in Gina that takes the guess work out of my brain.”
More than 1 year ago
“An absolutely wonderful therapist. Very understanding and experienced in understanding adhd and the complications around it on top of being an excellent lmft in gerneral. The best therapist I’ve had. Honestly to much good stuff to say. Golden!”
More than 1 year ago
About Gina Arellano
Focus areas
Anger Management
Self Esteem Issues
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Stress Management
Relationship Struggles
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx, White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Gina Arellano
Therapy for ADHD
You try so hard to get things right, but no matter how much effort you put in, there always seems to be something you forgot or a mistake you didn’t realize you made. You believe there’s something wrong with you because others don’t seem to struggle with everyday tasks as much as you do. Often, you end the day feeling disappointed and dissatisfied, thinking there was more you should have accomplished. You feel completely overwhelmed by everything you have to do and don’t even know where to start. So, you end up scrolling through your phone, watching TV, shopping, or playing games. Before you know it, it’s already 2:00 a.m., even though you promised yourself you’d go to bed early. But even when you try to sleep, your brain won’t stop racing with thoughts about everything and anything.
Others may have told you that you’re just being lazy or not trying hard enough. As a result, you constantly overexert yourself and feel burned out because you believe your best isn’t good enough. You try so hard to pretend everything is okay—that you’re okay and nothing’s wrong—until you reach a breaking point where you can no longer pretend, and it all blows up in your face. Then you go back to pretending everything is fine again. You’ve become used to this cycle, but recently it’s worsened and is starting to affect your work and relationships.
You’re tired of working so hard just to get caught up, only to end up in the same place repeatedly. You want to stop feeling like a failure every time things don’t go as planned. You want to find someone who understands how your brain works and why you do the things you do.
I hold a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Pepperdine University, and I am dedicated to providing compassionate, understanding therapy tailored to your unique experience with ADHD. Together, we can work toward breaking this cycle and finding strategies that truly support you.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My name is Gina and I specialized in Therapy for Adults with ADHD
I help professionals with ADHD who are struggling with managing day-to-day life learn to gain more stability and power over their lives and have a healthier view of themselves. I can help you develop new behaviors and implement strategies that will help you feel more secure and confident in your daily activities and relationships with others.
More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Pepperdine University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1124534698
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.88
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Gina is incredible at working quickly and sharing a variety of helpful ideas for my challenges.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Gina’s personal experiences that she shares helps me feel like I’m talking to someone that gets my personal struggles with ADHD. When Gina gives me homework she helps with what specific things I need to research which gives me a direction to go in. Then we always discuss homework the following week and what did I learn. There is also a directness in Gina that takes the guess work out of my brain.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
An absolutely wonderful therapist. Very understanding and experienced in understanding adhd and the complications around it on top of being an excellent lmft in gerneral. The best therapist I’ve had. Honestly to much good stuff to say. Golden!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
How soon can I make an appointment with Gina Arellano?
Generally, Gina Arellano has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Gina Arellano's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Gina Arellano accepting new patients?
Gina Arellano generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Gina Arellano's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Gina Arellano accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Gina Arellano online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Gina Arellano using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Gina Arellano work with?
Gina Arellano works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Gina Arellano?
Gina Arellano frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Gina Arellano on their profile.
What languages does Gina Arellano speak?
Gina Arellano speaks English.