Joanne Gerster
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Overwhelm can suck the joy out of you and put a wall up between you and the people and activities you love. You deserve better!
Overwhelm can suck the joy out of you and put a wall up between you and the people and activities you love. You deserve better! Whether managing more general issues, diabetes distress or even a history of trauma, I would be honored to support you as you sift through it, exploring tools and skills to manage the day to day while unpacking issues from the past and putting them to rest. My name is Joanne Gerster and I've been supporting others just like you for the past 22 years. I am passionate about helping others, children, teens and adults, thrive with diabetes and the distress that can come with what life throws at us. When I'm not with clients or supporting other therapist and health care professionals in learning how to best support clients living with diabetes, I love to spend time with my active family, supporting them in their dreams.
Practice hours (MST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Physical Stress
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Self-Esteem
- Trauma
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Elevators
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Arizona
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Arizona
- Cigna – Arizona
- United Health Care – Arizona
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
AzBBHE
LCSW 12286, Arizona
ISW
ISW04028, Rhode Island
Education
Arizona State University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2001