Thrive Learning

Patricia T. Hanley, MA, LCMHC-S, NCC was trained in EMDR in 2014, became EMDRIA Certified in June 2015, and became an Approved Consultant in May 2018. She has coached multiple EMDR trainings and has Certified many clinicians in EMDR. Patricia is not only an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, she has also been an EMDR client, which profoundly changed her life professionally and personally. She has been licensed for 13 years and specializes in treating adults and teens with depression, grief, anxiety, panic, post-traumatic stress, relationship issues, family of origin issues, deployment issues, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, anger, low self-esteem, adjustment issues, and multicultural issues, and serves LGBTQIA*, military and civilian populations.

Gina opened her therapy practice in 2017 after a 20-year career as a medical and trauma social worker in hospitals. Her vision for her practice was to create a colorful, yet calm and safe place, where people could embrace vulnerability and change. She is a certified EMDR therapist who helps individuals overcome physical and emotional trauma from their past so they can be free from anxiety and depression that weighs them down. She is the creator of Combating Teen Anxiety – her proven 10 step method to reduce teen anxiety and give teens the skills to successfully manage their emotions. In addition to her practice, Gina offers corporate workshops and keynote speaking. Her 23 years of clinical expertise allow her to help adults and teens catch their anxiety before it gets out of control, and to practice owning, speaking, and releasing their emotions in a more productive way.