Dr. Gina Bednarek, PhD, NCSP | Postdoctoral Clinician
Hi, I'm Dr. Gina. Starting therapy can bring up a lot of questions, and I'm glad you're here.
I recently earned my PhD in School Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and I'm a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. I'm completing the final requirements to become a Licensed Psychologist in Wisconsin, under the supervision of Dr. Liz Gaebler.
Who I work with
I work with teens, young adults, and families. Many of the people I see are navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, or other social, emotional, behavioral, or learning differences. I especially love helping people understand how their brains work: why they think, feel, or respond the way they do, and what they can do when things feel hard.
What working with me looks like
I believe therapy works best when it's collaborative, practical, and built around you. There's rarely one "right" answer, so we'll work together to understand what's going on and find strategies that make sense for your life. My approach is warm, curious, and evidence-based. I draw from CBT and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and adapt them to each person's strengths, needs, and goals. My school psychology background also means I keep the bigger picture in mind, because school, family, development, and the systems around you all matter.
My background
My graduate training at UW–Madison focused on family partnerships and on anxiety in children and teens. Before graduate school, I worked in childhood anxiety research with UW–Madison's Department of Psychiatry. Today I also work as a school psychologist at a Madison-area middle school. I'm excited to be part of Capital City Psychology, helping young people and families understand themselves, work through challenges, and find solutions that fit their lives.