Gina Rivera Sokolich, LPC, CTP

Founder of Roots & Rise Wellness

Gina Rivera Sokolich is a Licensed Professional Counselor, retired First Responder, speaker, author, and owner of Responding First Counseling.

With more than 13 years of experience, Gina specializes in trauma, grief, resilience, burnout, and first responder mental health. Her work blends clinical expertise with genuine compassion, creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward.

Through Roots & Rise Wellness, Gina's mission is to help people reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and create lives rooted in purpose and growth.

My Philosophy

At Roots & Rise Wellness, we believe that healing isn't about becoming someone new.

It's about remembering who you've always been beneath the stress, trauma, expectations, and life's challenges.

Like a tree, our deepest strength comes from healthy roots.

When we nurture those roots, we create the stability needed to grow, adapt, and rise.