Gina Dickison

Gina Dickison accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Centivo, Oscar IL, Prime Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and Out of state BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Gina Dickison is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Gina is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Gina’s Illinois license number is 180003169, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Gina Dickison has been practicing therapy for 27 years. Gina’s education and training include MS - Counseling, EAP & Addictions, National Louis University. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Gina is part of that group.

Gina Dickison specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Gina spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Gina is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Gina Dickison draws on Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Gina’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, empowering, and warm. In Gina’s words: “Dare to achieve your dreams! It’s an honor to walk alongside you—with respect and humor—as you envision a life worth living.”

Gina Dickison (she/her) offers therapy in English. Gina identifies as White.

Gina Dickison offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Gina is licensed in Illinois, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Gina Dickison is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Gina will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Gina’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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