BALLWIN, MO, March 26, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Gina Rivera Sokolich has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Rivera Sokolich has built a distinguished career in mental health and emergency response, with a specialized focus on supporting first responders and individuals navigating grief, narcissistic abuse, and major life transitions. Since 2018, she has served as a therapist and certified specialist at Responding First Counseling, where she is known for fostering a strong sense of community among first responders and guiding clients through meaningful, lasting breakthroughs.

In addition to her clinical work, Ms. Rivera Sokolich is the author of Stepping Through Grief: Rediscovering Life After Loss, a memoir based on her own personal experience with loss. Through her writing, she offers an honest, grounded perspective on grief, bridging her lived experience with her professional insight to help others feel less alone in their healing process.

Prior to her work in mental health, Ms. Rivera Sokolich spent nearly a decade as an emergency medical technician, serving with Accucare Home Health Services Inc. (2015–2021) and Abbott Ambulance Inc. (2012–2020). Her frontline experience provides a deep understanding of the demands and culture of first responder work, which continues to inform her clinical approach.

Earlier in her career, she worked as a special event coordinator for the City of Arnold, Missouri (2004–2010), where she developed strong organizational and community engagement skills.

Ms. Rivera Sokolich holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Media from Webster University and a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and maintains affiliations with the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, the Missouri Counseling Association, and the American Counseling Association of Missouri. She is also connected with the St. Louis Hero Network.

In addition to her clinical work, Ms. Rivera Sokolich contributes to public awareness through speaking engagements focused on mental health and first responder wellness. She attributes her success to persistence, research, and a commitment to meaningful work.

Looking ahead, she plans to expand her reach through video content creation and international speaking, integrating her professional expertise with a passion for travel and education.

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