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Genna Lo Presti, LCSW

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Genna

Genna Lo Presti is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who draws on 22 years of practice to help people regain a clearer sense of self and agency.

Background and approach

She emphasizes approaches that attend to the whole person - how past wounds, attachment patterns, and daily stressors shape current struggles - and blends evidence-based techniques with humanistic, existential, and trauma-informed perspectives. Genna trained through a bachelor’s degree in 2006, a master’s degree in 2010, and earned LCSW licensure in Florida in 2014 (FL LCSW SW11266).

Her work centers on common areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, addiction, and ADHD, along with related concerns like attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and dissociation.

In clinical settings ranging from acute psychiatric care to outpatient behavioral health, she has used CBT, emotion-focused, acceptance-based, and client-centered methods to address both immediate symptoms and deeper life patterns. Genna values collaboration, uses a blend of direct and reflective interventions, and often brings warmth and humor into sessions to ease tension and normalize difficult experiences.

She invites prospective clients to consider therapy as an ongoing process of discovery and repair rather than a simple fix.

Integrative Approaches for Online Growth

Genna commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while ACT emphasizes values-based action and accepting internal experiences rather than trying to eliminate them. Both approaches can be useful for concerns such as stress, mood difficulties, and challenges related to attention and impulse control.

She also draws on attachment-based and emotionally focused perspectives to explore relational patterns and how early bonds influence current intimacy and communication. These ideas help when addressing relationship distress, attachment wounds, and the impact of unresolved trauma on everyday interactions. Together, these methods allow for both targeted symptom work and deeper exploration of life patterns in therapy.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess goals, preferences, and practical needs, then adapt techniques over time to find the best fit. Online formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, whether through scheduled video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for clients balancing busy lives, caregiving roles, or geographic limitations, and support steady progress without sacrificing accessibility.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Genna commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, addictions, ADHD, and stress-related difficulties.
What therapeutic style might a client expect in sessions?
Genna blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment strategies, emotionally focused work, and client-centered skills to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
She brings 22 years of clinical experience across acute psychiatric and behavioral health settings, with ongoing use of trauma-informed and humanistic methods.
What credentials and location are on record for this clinician?
Genna is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with license FL LCSW SW11266.
Does she provide services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Genna can help with

Genna Lo Presti works with clients on addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression.

How Genna approaches therapy

Genna's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Genna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida, with 22 years of clinical experience.