Tania Gainza is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Senior Clinician at Collision Counseling, where she brings over nine years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate trauma, relationship distress, and emotional challenges. With specialized training in EMDR and the Gottman Method (Levels 1 & 2), Tania empowers clients to rebuild trust in themselves and restore balance in their personal and relational lives.
Tania’s therapeutic approach is grounded in compassion, clarity, and cultural sensitivity. She works closely with clients to process unresolved trauma, identify internal strengths, and move toward more fulfilling and connected living. Her bilingual background allows her to serve both English- and Spanish-speaking clients with deep cultural awareness.
Before joining Collision Counseling, Tania held multiple roles at Fernbrook Family Center in Minnesota, where she served as a clinical supervisor, outpatient therapist, and school-linked mental health provider. In addition to providing direct client care, she has extensive experience supervising clinical interns and trainees and has been recognized as a state-approved clinical supervisor.
Tania earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Andrews University. She is currently EMDR-certified, a MAP-trained Therapist, and a passionate advocate for trauma-informed, evidence-based care.