Corrie Gerster, LPCC

Corrie Gerster is an Ohio-based mental health therapist with 11 years of professional experience working across school-based, home-based, community, residential, and private practice settings. She has spent the past seven years specializing in treatment for survivors of human trafficking and brings focused experience supporting people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship difficulties, transitions into adulthood or parenting, personality disorders, codependency, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, and non-traditional relationship dynamics.

Corrie holds an LPCC license in Ohio - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - which authorizes clinical practice and counseling in the state. Her approach blends practical skills with collaborative care; she primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, and also integrates client-centered and solution-focused techniques to help people reach the goals they set for themselves.

She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where clients can develop tools for coping and growth. Corrie recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and she acknowledges and supports those who take that step toward change.

Evidence-Based Techniques Delivered Online

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. It is goal-oriented and often focuses on developing skills for coping and problem solving. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills; it can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns of self-harm or impulsive behavior.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Corrie collaborates with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so therapy feels tailored and supportive rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online sessions offer flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and maintain continuity when in-person visits are difficult, while still allowing therapists and clients to work together toward meaningful change.