Genna Lo Presti, LCSW
Genna Lo Presti, LCSW for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship and intimacy
- Addictions and recovery
About Genna Lo Presti
Genna Lo Presti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a career dedicated to helping people reclaim their sense of worth amid life’s pressures and anxieties. She brings more than two decades of experience working in acute psychiatric and behavioral health settings, where she has combined psychodynamic, existential, humanistic, cognitive behavioral, strength-based, inner child, and trauma-focused approaches to support lasting change.
Genna traces her formal training to a bachelor’s degree earned in 2006 and a master’s degree completed in 2010, followed by professional licensure in 2014. As an LCSW she blends clinical knowledge with an emphasis on the whole person, attending to how family systems, work environments, attachment histories, and unresolved trauma can erode self-esteem and interfere with meaningful connection.
She values clear-eyed awareness of reactive thinking patterns and encourages practical shifts - for example trading clinginess for steady support or exchanging agonizing rumination for deliberate release. Genna is an attentive listener who uses warmth and occasional humor, including light impersonations, to relieve tension and normalize imperfect coping. Her practice honors each person’s uniqueness while helping them live with greater ease and perspective.
Genna traces her formal training to a bachelor’s degree earned in 2006 and a master’s degree completed in 2010, followed by professional licensure in 2014. As an LCSW she blends clinical knowledge with an emphasis on the whole person, attending to how family systems, work environments, attachment histories, and unresolved trauma can erode self-esteem and interfere with meaningful connection.
She values clear-eyed awareness of reactive thinking patterns and encourages practical shifts - for example trading clinginess for steady support or exchanging agonizing rumination for deliberate release. Genna is an attentive listener who uses warmth and occasional humor, including light impersonations, to relieve tension and normalize imperfect coping. Her practice honors each person’s uniqueness while helping them live with greater ease and perspective.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Genna Lo Presti have?
Genna Lo Presti has 22 years of experience.
Is Genna Lo Presti a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are FL LCSW SW11266.
In which languages does Genna Lo Presti provide therapy?
Genna provides therapy in English.
Where is Genna Lo Presti located?
Genna is located in Florida.
How can I work with Genna Lo Presti as my therapist?
You can work with Genna through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Genna Lo Presti work with international clients?
Genna Lo Presti does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Genna Lo Presti cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Genna often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action toward what matters to them. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy is another key approach she uses to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of intimacy and trust. This work helps people address relationship struggles, attachment issues, and the emotional fallout of disrupted bonds.
Genna also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to build concrete skills for managing stress, mood, and behavioral challenges. CBT is often paired with other approaches to create a tailored plan that fits each person's needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Genna works collaboratively with people to determine which methods match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts strategies over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.
Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend regularly, fit therapy into a busy schedule, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, all while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor treatment remotely.