There are times in our lives where we may feel like we're struggling to move forward-- to sleep, to eat, to connect with others. You may be here because you haven't been feeling like yourself lately or are feeling like you're not "good enough." Adding to that, you might be at a crossroads in your life: experiencing pregnancy, entering college, picking a career path, having a child, or deciding who you want to be. All of this may leave you wondering what your first step should be to start to feel better.

As a dual diagnosis/co-occurring psychotherapist, (licensed mental health counselor and licensed substance use disorder professional) my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. By applying specific therapeutic approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life and incorporate healthy coping skills.

I am board certified in counseling, especially enjoy working with men and women misunderstandings, and their worries. I assist clients explore their life experiences, to notice how they have shaped/affected their responses to life challenges today. The therapy that I apply heals without re-traumatizing, and successfully helps clients overcome depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, DID, or PTSD, including adult survivors of ACEs. After therapy, people find themselves spontaneously reacting to current stressors in more age-appropriate ways, utilizing their God-given inner strengths and core qualities such as self-assurance, calmness, clearness, audacity, creativity, compassion, and connectedness.

*** COUNSELING FOR WOMEN AND TEENS *** Women today face a variety of unique challenges, more than ever before. The demands of being female can result in insecurity, loneliness, and frustration, leading to depression, eating disorders, self-harm and anxiety. Therapy can help both adolescents and women feel heard, understood, and cared for, leading to renewed strength, self-esteem, confidence and empowerment.

You feel stuck, repeating the same patterns no matter how hard you try. And you try - try hard to do better, forgive, heal, and move forward. However, too often you end up right back where you started. It's hard to trust people, and when you do you often end up hurt. During the day, you feel you are in a constant fog and find it difficult to make decisions or meaningful connections. At night, you wish you could flip a switch and turn off your mind so you could sleep. The way you have been coping isn't working, and you feel overwhelmed. You want hope: hope to heal, hope to move forward, hope to feel more in control.

I believe each of my clients has the capacity to live a whole-hearted, fulfilling, and authentic life. Each of us struggles from time to time with obstacles that can make it difficult or even impossible to access that authenticity. As a counselor, I have the privilege of supporting my clients in identifying and then moving through these barriers in order to obtain positive health and well-being.

My Counseling Approach is based on a professional, honest, and consistent relationship with my clients. Through Cognitive Therapy clients will learn how to develop coping skills to live and enjoy a better quality of life. Clients will also learn how to accept and embrace life's turning points and become empowered to lead a more positive and productive life.

I believe the power to change, grow, and overcome obstacles lies within each one of us. Sometimes, for many different reasons, we need additional support to identify, and build on the strengths we have within us to accomplish what we want. I have 16 years of experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients as they accomplish their goals and overcome life stressors, depression, anxiety, grief and trauma.

I work with clients from age 12 to age 65. I prefer to work with one client at a time, but see two clients occasionally (parent/child or partners). I can accommodate three, but I am not a family therapist. I am a good listener, and am direct with questions.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help individuals uncover true potential. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will discover behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding one back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction in life; I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

I believe that you are the expert of your life and have strengths that will help you reach your goals. I am here to support you in your growth, through your transitions and through the tougher times. Using a Strengths Based approach we will work together to identify the best tools that you need to get to where you want to be in life. Each person is unique and I don’t believe that any one modality is a “one size fits all”.

I’m here to help guide you to a better you. For individuals who suffer from anxiety, depression, overwhelming thoughts and fears, take a moment to reach out and talk to a counselor that uses eclectic methods and believes that the client is the expert of their life.

My areas of clinical specialty include: Children, adolescents and adults with emotional and behavioral challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma response or ADHD. Parent training for emotional and behavioral disorders. Comprehensive assessments including neuropsychological testing for ADHD and Learning Disorders across all ages. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) across all age groups including older adults. My training strength lies in doctoral and post doctoral training at Southern Illinois University and University of Maine, respectively, in research established treatments and assessments.

The teenage years can be some of the most challenging for both teens and their parents alike. They often feel misunderstood and alone while parents may feel helpless and disconnected from their teenager. I am here to help. Finding the "right fit" therapist for a teen is tough. You want your teen to be able to open up and feel comfortable. Well, hopefully you don't need to go much farther. I speak grouchy, anxious, and depressed teen fluently. I am known for just "getting it" in the teen world and teens truly enjoy coming to see me and doing the hard-work that counseling requires.

TELEHEALTH OPTION AVAILABLE - Meet virtually from the safety of home "Without rain, nothing grows. Learn to embrace the storms of your life." No matter how it's done, healing is only possible when a person feels safe and supported. My purpose is to provide a non-judgmental, supportive, and educational space to allow for true, integrative healing to begin. Through understanding the purpose of your current life circumstances, I believe all people are capable of healing from old or new emotional wounds, and feel honored to be a part of the process.

I HAVE LIMITED OPENINGS AND KEEP A WAITLIST. Being either a parent or a youth is hard work at the best of times. Then there are the challenging days: the days both youth and their parents don't feel like they are good enough, everything feels scarier than it used to feel, and they can't seem to find their joy. During the hard times, it is easy to forget that you have strengths that have gotten you through the tough patches, and they can get you through them again. Having someone who can value your uniqueness and partner with you when brainstorming and implementing solutions can be both affirming and healing.

When everything falls apart you are not alone. Often reaching out for help can be the first step in renewing, replenishing, and revitalizing your life. Psychotherapy is one way to gain the strength and support you need. Many of us suffer quietly with feelings of hopelessness and loss. Therapy can bring life back into focus and helps us regain our sense of balance.

Does life feel out of control due to your own, or your partner's sexual behaviors? As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and couples find hope, recovery and healing from infidelity, porn/sex addiction, partner betrayal trauma, PTSD, depression/anxiety, grief, loss, and divorce. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients find and give voice to their stories and achieve personal growth, empowerment, and change through self-compassion and self-care, while challenging the unhealthy patterns and barriers which prevent them from living joyfully.

Welcome to the Practice of Jill Gerber Psychotherapist. My approach is to offer a gentle supportive environment for people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, life cycle changes, family conflict, grief & loss, and relationship challenges. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents and families. This practice is geared to access the innate wisdom of people to attain healing and self understanding with a heightened awareness gained through the therapeutic process and relationship. Because of this, I reject a one-size-fits-all approach and work to meet people where they are presently to meet their goals.

I am a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in child and adolescent mental health. I currently work treating ages 13-30. I have experience working with eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, defiant behaviors, aggression, anger, suicidal ideation, and more. I also provide LGBTQQ+ affirming and safe counseling and have experience working with neurodiverent teens and adults.