ABOUT | Mindful Connections

Hi there, I'm Gina!

NICE TO MEET YOU

I’m Gina Casner, a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) in Pennsylvania, working toward full licensure under supervision from a master’s-level therapist and a PhD psychologist. My diverse background spans mental health and coaching, including family preservation, domestic violence support, suicide prevention, inpatient psychiatric care, and group practice counseling. I’ve completed extensive training in trauma, chronic suicidality, and helping clients live fulfilling lives.

You’re a unique, wonderfully made individual, and your path to healing or growth should be too.

My eclectic approach blends Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Systems Theory, and Narrative Reconstruction with mindfulness, somatic therapy, and empowerment, tailored to your unique needs—whether in individual or group telehealth therapy (PA residents) or life coaching (global) for ages 14 and up. Whether seeking telehealth therapy for trauma and anxiety or life coaching to level up your mindset, you’ll find a warm welcome at Mindful Connections LLC.

Ready to begin? Book your telehealth therapy or coaching session through my secure portal.

When I’m not helping clients here at Mindful Connections LLC, I enjoy sharing time with my husband and two fur babies, Ginger and Zelda. My favorite pastimes include reading, writing, meditating, faith, kayaking, and being a lover of life.

MY QUALIFICATIONS

Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, 2024
Bachelors of Science in Sociology from Pennsylvania State University-The Capital College, 2008
Member of American Counseling Association
Member of American Association of Suicidology
Sitting Committee Member for the Hope After Suicide Loss Summit for the 2026 American Association of Suicidology Conference in St. Louis, MO
Over 10+ years in the mental health field
Prior principal in retail (online/brick & mortar), insurance, real estate, coaching and nonprofit spaces
Past Awards: Polly Murphy Spirit of Volunteerism Award (2023), Woman of Strength (2020), Woman of Influence (2021)

"Don't be afraid of being a beginner.
Growth is hard, but it is always worth it."

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Mindful Connections

Mindful Connections' name was chosen with intention. In a world where we are more connected than ever, the less we actually feel connected. Feeling grounded and interconnected begins with us being more connected to ourselves

-emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Vision

We envision a community where every individual feels connected to their inner strength, supported in their unique journey toward hope and harmony, free from barriers to accessible mental health care, and inspired to thrive holistically in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Mission

Mindful Connections LLC is dedicated to empowering teens and adults through compassionate, trauma-informed therapy (for Pennsylvania residents) and holistic coaching (available worldwide), nurturing emotional resilience, physical vitality, and spiritual purpose to foster healing, growth, and lasting well-being in a safe, inclusive space.