Gina
Botshtein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Milwaukee, Mequon, and nearby communities
Therapy isn't one size fits all. It's a journey we design together.
With a rare blend of clinical expertise, deep compassion, and genuine warmth, I create personalized therapy experiences that honor your unique story — in Milwaukee, Mequon, and communities all around.
Personalized Care
Therapy shaped around your specific needs, goals, and life.
Holistic Approach
Addressing mind, emotions, relationships, and personal growth together.
Proven Experience
Three decades of helping individuals, couples, and teams thrive.
Meet Gina
For over 30 years, I've had the profound privilege of supporting individuals, families, and teams through life's most challenging moments and transformative growth.
My therapeutic methodology integrates clinical expertise with genuine compassion, creating an environment where you feel truly heard, validated, and structurally equipped to cultivate lasting, meaningful change. I see clients in Milwaukee, Mequon, and nearby communities, in person and online, and I also offer sessions in Russian.
“Healing is not about correcting a broken mechanism; it is about uncovering, honoring, and cultivating the natural wisdom and resilience that has always resided within you.”
Professional Credentials
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Master of Clinical Social Work
30+ Years Private & Clinical Practice
Specialized Training in Family Systems
How I Can Help
Thoughtful, personalized approaches designed around your unique story and tailored for a trusting partnership.
Grounded, one-on-one sessions addressing anxiety, depressive cycles, life transitions, and intentional personal growth.
Focus Areas
- Personalized plans
- Cognitive & body-based methods
- A safe, supportive space
- Flexible scheduling
Rebuild trust, break repetitive conflict cycles, and deeply enrich intimacy through structured communication and partnership work.
Focus Areas
- Communication skills
- Resolving recurring conflicts
- Rebuilding intimacy
- Pre-marital counseling
Navigate complex family dynamics and organizational team challenges with solution-focused communication plans.
Focus Areas
- Family dynamics
- Parenting support
- Team communication
- Whole-system wellness
Your Healing Journey
Therapy isn't a straight line — it's a process of discovery, growth, and real change. Here's what working together looks like.
We start by creating a safe, comfortable space where you can share what's on your mind. This is about getting to know you — what brought you here, what you're hoping for, and how we can work together.
As we get more comfortable together, we'll dig into the deeper stuff. You'll start to see how past experiences shape the way you think and feel today, and you'll pick up real tools to help you cope.
This is where things start clicking. You're practicing new skills in your everyday life, trying things that used to feel hard, and noticing real change. It won't always be linear, and that's okay.
The work you've done is becoming part of who you are. You're handling things differently now — not because you have to think about it, but because it comes naturally. We'll start preparing for your next chapter.
Ready to Start?
Every journey begins with a single step. I'd love to walk that path with you.
Accepted Insurance Plans
I am currently an in-network provider for several major plans to ensure care remains highly accessible within our community.
* For other insurance carriers, I can provide a comprehensive monthly statement for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We highly recommend verifying your specific mental health benefits with your carrier.
What Clients Say
Words from people who've been where you are.
“I put off therapy for years because I expected it to feel cold and clinical. Gina was the opposite — warm, real, and genuinely helpful. She gave me practical tools I still use every day.”
S.M.
Individual Client
* Initials are used to protect client privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about therapy, fees, and what to expect.
Still have questions?
Reach OutGet in Touch
Ready to start your journey? Reach out today to schedule your initial consultation.
Prefer to call or email? Initial consultations are always free and confidential. I see clients in Milwaukee, Mequon, and nearby communities including Thiensville, Cedarburg, Grafton, Whitefish Bay, Shorewood, Fox Point, Bayside, and Glendale — in person and by telehealth.
Mequon, WI 53092Serving Milwaukee, Mequon, and nearby communities