email recovery

I am in need of help with recovering my email account. I'm using Gmail, but have not previously connected it to a recovery method. I'm not sure how to do so, that's why I'm looking for an expert to help me out. The freelancer I hire will have to be knowledgeable in the nuances of email recovery and be able to walk me through the process of getting my account back. While this is a relatively small project, it holds a great deal to me as I rely heavily on my email account. I'm looking for someone who is reliable, trustworthy, and committed to helping me out.