Gina Defalco, L.C.S.W. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Athens, Georgia. She earned her B.S. degree in Psychology from Georgia College & State University in 1992. She spent the next six years employed by the Department of Family & Children Services and Community Mental Health system while attending graduate school at the University of Georgia, where she earned a Master of Social Work degree in 1998.
Upon successfully passing the state of Georgia’s Licensed Master of Social Work (L.M.S.W.) exam, she was employed as a Primary Therapist on the Adult Mental Health Unit of Laurelwood Psychiatric Hospital in Gainesville. Eventually, Ms. Defalco accepted the position of Women’s Services Coordinator for The Children’s Center for Hope & Healing in Hall Co. She then successfully accomplished 3,000 supervision hrs & passed the state of Georgia’s examination to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Upon relocating to Athens, she has enjoyed being a member of the Positive Outcomes team. Ms. Defalco specializes in facilitating the remediation of secondary effects associated with childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, significant loss & grief, and discrimination in all its forms. As a professional Social Worker, she is dedicated to maintaining total cultural competency and wholeheartedly welcomes clients of any race, ethnicity, religious creed, or sexual minority status.
To schedule an appointment, email Gina Defalco, L.C.S.W. directly.
Gina offers an encrypted, HIPAA compliant TeleHealth (video chat) option for clients while the COVID-19 threat remains high. Please contact our office manager at positiveoutcomesoffice@gmail.com for details.