“I create a space where you feel safe, respected, and empowered to explore who you are and how you want to grow …”

Welcome—I’m glad you’re here! Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, I hope this can be a place where you feel understood, respected, and supported in taking the next step forward.

I am a therapist who is deeply committed to helping children, adolescents, and adults feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout all stages of life. I approach my work with warmth, curiosity, and respect for your unique story and strengths, and I believe that meaningful growth happens within authentic, collaborative relationships.

My background in psychology grounds my work in a developmental, lifespan perspective. I consider how learning, identity, relationships, and emotional experiences evolve over time and across the systems we move through. As a Mexican American woman and Third Culture Kid (TCK), I bring a personal appreciation for the complexity of identity, belonging, and navigating multiple cultural contexts, and I strive to create a space that is culturally responsive, affirming, and inclusive.

I work with children and adolescents on social\emotional learning, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and identity development, and I partner closely with parents, caregivers, and educators to support children in building confidence, emotional awareness, and practical skills that help them thrive at home and in school.

I also work with adults to support deepening self-understanding, clarifying values, and developing sustainable strategies that promote well-being, balance, and connection. I have a particular interest in helping you navigate periods of transition with care, dignity, and compassion.

At the core of my work is a belief that every person deserves to feel capable, connected, and supported in their learning, relationships, and sense of self. My approach is strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and culturally responsive, and I draw from cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and dialectical behavioral approaches, integrating them in ways that are developmentally appropriate and tailored to you. I create a space where you feel safe, respected, and empowered to explore who you are and how you want to grow, and I feel honored to walk alongside you as you move toward greater clarity, resilience, and meaningful growth.

My Background

Dr. Gina Coffee holds a PhD in School Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a published author and university faculty member with over 20 years of experience as a mental health professional. She values lifelong learning and strives to remain current with best practices in supporting individuals across the lifespan.