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Gino Rubens

Compassionate skills-based therapy for lasting change

LPC, LMHC South Carolina

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Gino

Gino Rubens is a licensed counselor who brings three years of clinical experience to his work with adults in South Carolina.

Background and approach

He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and draws on a blend of evidence-based methods to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. His background includes both inpatient and outpatient settings, where he supported people facing addiction, PTSD, mood and personality challenges, and other complex concerns.

Gino emphasizes collaborative care that begins with understanding each person’s perspective and unique needs. He offers psychoeducation and practical skills from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-informed approaches to address symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Sessions focus on identifying contributors to distress, exploring difficult feelings with empathy, and building personalized strategies for greater emotional balance and renewed engagement in life. Therapy with Gino aims to reconnect clients to themselves and their supports while equipping them with tools for managing impulses, communication difficulties, grief, chronic illness concerns, and questions about life purpose.

He frames treatment as a partnership, working with clients to develop plans that match their goals and preferences.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and mood; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult internal experiences while clarifying values and committing to meaningful action, which can help with avoidance, chronic pain, and life-purpose questions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic relationship in which the therapist supports the client's own capacity for growth and self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess goals, preferences, and symptom patterns, and together they will tailor methods and techniques that best fit the individual's needs. Adjustments are expected as therapy progresses to ensure the plan remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access care from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to maintain regular appointments, try different communication styles, and integrate therapeutic tools into daily life while working around schedules and mobility limitations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Gino works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression, along with related areas such as abandonment, body image, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style and approach like?
He uses a collaborative, empathic style that combines skills training, psychoeducation, and exploratory conversation. Treatment typically blends strategies from CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed practices to match client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings supporting people with addiction, PTSD, mood and personality concerns, and other clinical issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials with licence details SC LPC 10186 and FL LMHC MH24203, and he practices with a presence in South Carolina.
Does he work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
He provides services in English only and is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Florida, South Carolina

Languages

English