Joanne Gerster, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Joanne Gerster

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Not accepting clients
Updated today
22 years in practice

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.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (MST)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am 3:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

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

  • Sweet Life Counseling

    11811 North Tatum Boulevardsuite 3031Phoenix, AZ 85028

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    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

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