- Practical skills
- Values-based work
- Mindfulness tools
About Gerri
Gerri uses straightforward, person-focused methods. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential ideas, and mindfulness tools. Sessions can be practical and skills-based or more reflective, depending on what a person needs in the moment.
Her approach is collaborative. She describes herself as a passenger while the client drives the journey. That means setting goals together, trying techniques in session, and making adjustments as things change.
Gerri has six years of experience in counseling. Her background includes work in individual and group settings and work that involved domestic violence, adoption-related concerns, substance use, and trauma. She aims to offer steady support through difficult or painful parts of therapy.
Many people come for short-term coaching-style help and others stay longer for deeper work. She emphasizes practical skills for daily life alongside paying attention to feelings and values. If something feels important to you, she treats it as important.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small meaningful steps toward them. ACT helps when people feel stuck by anxiety, depression, or life changes and want clearer direction rather than just symptom relief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete skills for managing anxiety, sleeping problems, intrusive thoughts, and patterns that feed depression or compulsive behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. It can be useful for intense emotions, anger, and patterns that lead to impulsive or self-damaging choices.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick or combine methods that match their goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting as treatment continues.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm which formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports continuing treatment across locations for international clients, while letting people use tools learned in session in their everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counselor address?
Gerri supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is collaborative and practical. Sessions balance skill-building with reflective work, and the therapist aims to be a consistent, supportive presence throughout.
What is Gerri's background and experience?
She has six years of experience working in various counseling settings, including individual and group work, and has supported people affected by domestic violence, adoption issues, substance use, and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.