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Michael Gerber

Psychology FJ Psychological Services
Specialties: Trauma, Grief, Behavioral Issues, Depression, Anxiety,
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross and BlueShield, United Healthcare, Medicaid,

Introduction

While I am skilled in working with a wide variety of clients, I most enjoy working with children ages 2&half to 10 years old who struggle with trauma, grief, authority figures, and themselves. I enjoy helping clients learn to know they are loved and heard. They often feel like they do not have a voice and they rebel because it has been more successful then being respectful to authority figures. The goals for the client would be learning to manage and express their feelings while learning to be respectful to one self and then respectful to others. The child's parents would learn and use positive parenting skills to help instill child's goals. I use both directive play therapy where I guide activities to help play out certain issues and emotions; and non-directive play therapy to allow the client to choose and then play to work with the issues at hand. Also I teach positive parenting skills to the parents that will help their loved one by providing models, structure and rewarding the positives. I strive to show my clients the importance of enjoying life to the fullest. I feel blessed to share in my clients' journeys and am eager to learn all about you. I truly enjoy hearing my client's stories and helping them overcome things that seem impossible. I have limited availability at this time.

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • In-person appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCPC #180014766 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Groups

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)

Faiths

  • Christian

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Michael Gerber accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Meridian Health Plan

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation $250
  • Psychotherapy, 30 min $200
  • Psychotherapy, 45 min $225
  • Psychotherapy, 60min $225
  • Family Psychotherapy without patient present $250
  • Family psychotherapy, conjoint psychotherapy with the patient present $200
  • Group Therapy $200

Locations

FJ Psychological Services Suite 120
5400 W Elm Street Suite 120
Mchenry, IL 60050-4010
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Frequently asked questions

Is Michael Gerber accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Michael Gerber is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Michael Gerber offer telehealth appointments? Michael Gerber does not offer telehealth appointments at this time.
What areas does Michael Gerber specialize in? Michael Gerber specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Depression, Grief, and Trauma.

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