Gene Colina is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist with a profound commitment to guiding individuals through their struggles. With nearly 39 years of extensive experience—including three years in street gang work prior to graduate school—he has successfully treated a diverse range of problems across various populations and age groups. Understanding that many may carry unnecessary burdens and obstructions in their lives, Gene believes in the potential for growth and healing. His specialty lies in engaging in serious, impactful work with clients, and his goal is to foster focused effort and tangible outcomes. Renowned for his strong personality and resilience in the face of adversity, Gene brings a wealth of experience gathered from diverse settings such as rural communities, inner cities, hospitals, universities, family medicine practices, and the legal system. Additionally, he has contributed to the education of future therapists, teaching therapy models to college seniors, graduate and medical students, family medicine residents, child psychiatry fellows, and transplant surgeons. Gene's dedication to helping others and his broad expertise make him a valuable partner in any therapeutic journey.