Corrie Gerster , LPCC

Corrie Gerster is an Ohio-based mental health therapist with 11 years of professional experience and holds an LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She has practiced across multiple settings including school-based, home-based, community-based, residential programs, and private practice, bringing a broad understanding of how different environments affect mental health care.

For the past seven years she has focused on supporting survivors of human trafficking, and she also has experience helping people manage stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, sexual-based traumas, relationship challenges, transitions into adulthood or parenting, personality disorders, codependency, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, and non-traditional relationship dynamics. Her clinical work extends to areas such as grief, intimacy-related concerns, family and parenting issues, and challenges related to mood and panic.

Corrie creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can share thoughts and feelings and work toward goals they set for themselves. She primarily uses a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, complemented by client-centered and solution-focused techniques, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and affirms the step people take when they reach out for support.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Corrie primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, which focus on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and are useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. In addition, she draws on client-centered techniques that emphasize empathetic listening and collaboration to help clients clarify goals and build on strengths.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Corrie works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts techniques over time so the treatment approach fits the individual rather than expecting the person to fit a single method.

Online therapy offerings include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access licensed professionals from different settings and schedules. These options provide flexibility for busy lives, allow ongoing support between sessions when appropriate, and make it feasible to maintain continuity of care while managing work, family, or other responsibilities.