About Gina Watkins
Clientele seen
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Integrative
Neuro-Linguistic
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Gina Watkins
“Everyone thinks I’ve got it together. I’m exhausted.” If that thought feels familiar, you’re in the right place.
I’m Gina Watkins, LICSW, a somatic trauma therapist with over 20 years of experience. I offer online therapy for women and moms in Washington and Idaho who are capable and dependable on the outside, and anxious, depleted, or overwhelmed underneath.
Many women come to me when they’ve realized that something isn’t working for them anymore. Maybe it’s saying yes when you mean no, snapping and then feeling guilty, or finding it hard to rest even when you’re worn out. You may have been pushing through on your own for a long time. Being ready for something different is a meaningful place to begin.
Somatic therapy includes the body in the process. Along with talking, we notice what happens in your breath, muscles, and energy when old reactions show up, and practice new ways of responding. I also draw on EFT/tapping, parts-informed work, attachment-based therapy, and mindfulness. We move at a pace that feels manageable, because steady change tends to last.
I often work with:
*Anxiety, burnout, and overwhelm
*Trauma and patterns shaped by family and past relationships
*People-pleasing, perfectionism, and harsh self-criticism
*Motherhood, including postpartum, adoption, and empty nesting
*Divorce, grief, and life transitions
Over time, therapy can help you catch a reaction earlier, pause before agreeing, name what you need, and rest with less guilt. Many women find more room for connection and real joy with the people they love.
Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’re looking for a different kind of support, I’d be glad to meet you. Book your first session here on Zocdoc.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Starting therapy can feel like a lot, especially if you’re used to being the one who holds everything together. Here’s what working with me is like.
My style is warm, direct, and down to earth. I’ll listen closely, and I’ll also gently name what I notice. Sessions feel like a real conversation, with room for honesty and a little humor when it fits. You don’t have to show up with the right words or a tidy story.
In our first sessions, we’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, what you’ve already tried, and what you’d like to feel different in your daily life. From there, we’ll shape the work together. You’re the expert on your life, and I’ll bring what I’ve learned over more than 20 years of helping women.
My approach is somatic and trauma-informed. Somatic simply means we include the body. Along with talking, I may invite you to notice your breath, tension, or energy when something stressful or familiar comes up. Everything is an invitation. You can always say no, slow down, or try something another way.
Depending on what fits you, I may draw on:
Nervous system education, so your reactions start to make more sense
EFT/tapping, gently tapping on points on the face and body while talking through a stressor
Parts-informed work, getting curious about the protective parts of you, like the people-pleaser or inner critic
Attachment-based therapy, exploring how early relationships shape how you connect now
Mindfulness and practical tools you can use between sessions
I believe in steady, sustainable change. That means we won’t push past your capacity or dig into painful memories before you feel ready. Insight matters, and so does practicing new ways of responding in real moments with your kids, your partner, or at work.
My hope is that you leave our sessions feeling understood, more grounded, and clearer about your path forward.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Every person’s path looks a little different, and we’ll shape the work around what you need. Most of my work with clients moves through a few general phases.
Getting to know you. In our first sessions, we’ll talk about what’s bringing you in, your history, and what you’d like to change. We’ll also start noticing the patterns that tend to show up for you, whether that’s people-pleasing, overworking, shutting down, or snapping when you’re stretched thin.
Building a foundation. Before going deeper, we focus on helping you feel steadier. That might include learning how your nervous system responds to stress, simple ways to settle when you feel overwhelmed, and getting curious about the protective parts of you instead of fighting them.
Doing the deeper work. Once there’s enough support in place, we can explore where these patterns began and how they still affect you. We’ll use somatic work, EFT/tapping, parts-informed and attachment-based approaches, always at a pace that feels manageable.
Practicing in real life. Change happens between sessions too. We’ll look at what you’re trying in daily moments with your kids, your partner, or at work, and adjust as we go.
We’ll check in regularly about how therapy is going, what’s helping, and what you need more or less of. You’re always part of deciding the next step.
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More information on payments and coverage
I’m in network with Optum / UnitedHealthcare. If you have a different insurance plan, or prefer not to use insurance, I offer private pay sessions at $175 per session. I can also provide superbills, which you can submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage depends on your plan, so it’s worth checking your out-of-network benefits ahead of time.
I also offer therapy intensives for women who want longer, more focused time to work on what’s been weighing on them. Intensive pricing depends on the length and format, so we’ll talk through the details together.
If you’re not sure which option is the best fit, that’s completely okay. We can figure it out together during a consult call or your first session.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Portland State University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1942516513
How soon can I make an appointment with Gina Watkins?
Generally, Gina Watkins has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Gina Watkins's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Gina Watkins accepting new patients?
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Can I make an appointment with Gina Watkins online?
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What practice does Gina Watkins work with?
Gina Watkins works with Somatic Healing Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Gina Watkins?
Gina Watkins frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Gina Watkins on their profile.
What languages does Gina Watkins speak?
Gina Watkins speaks English.