Gina M. Marini, MA, LICSW, is a clinical social worker at Bradley Hospital’s Verrecchia Clinic for Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from American University, a master’s degree in child development from Tufts University, and a master’s degree in social work from Boston College. She completed her clinical internship at Bradley Hospital’s Children’s Partial Hospital Program. Upon receiving her MSW, she remained on staff at Bradley Hospital before joining the Verrecchia Clinic.
Marini has extensive experience working with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum. She has co-led social skills training groups at the Groden Network’s Asperger’s Center, and worked at The Autism Project, facilitating groups, consulting local schools on best practices, and directing its summer camp, Camp Wannagoagain.
At the Verrecchia Clinic, she provides direct clinical services to children and families, including individual, group, and family therapies. Marini also provides case management support to families, in addition to transition planning (preparing for life after high school).