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Shelly Gessler, she/her

Mental Health Therapist, LCPC, RYT 500 hrs Willow Therapeutic, PLLC
Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship Issues, PTSD, Couples Counseling,
Insurance: Illinois and WA: Aetna, Cigna, and Optum, IL: BCBSIL PPO and Blue Choice PPO, Medicare (Illinois)

Introduction

Shelly Gessler is an experienced, mental-health counselor, offering adult and couples psychotherapy in-person and through telehealth in IL and through telehealth in WA. She has specialties in EMDR, trauma-sensitive yoga, and Jungian psychotherapy, including sandplay, dream analysis, and shadow work. She is also a member of the Climate Psychology Alliance and offers eco-grief counseling as well as other eco-focused approaches.

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Highlights

  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCPC #180.014969 (IL)
  • LMHC #LH61314519 (WA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Groups

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Vegetarian/Vegan
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Trans & Non-Binary

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Shelly Gessler, she/her accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Illinois and WA: Aetna, Cigna, and Optum
  • IL: BCBSIL PPO and Blue Choice PPO
  • Medicare (Illinois)

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Sessions $125 - $150

Locations

Willow Therapeutic
WILLOW SPRINGS, IL 60480-1307
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Shelly Gessler, she/her accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Shelly Gessler, she/her is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Shelly Gessler, she/her offer telehealth appointments? Shelly Gessler, she/her does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Shelly Gessler, she/her specialize in? Shelly Gessler, she/her specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Depression, Dissociation, Emotional Abuse, Existential Crisis, Grief, Life Transitions, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, and Compassion Fatigue.
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