Michelle Gerlach, MSW, LCSW

(she/her)

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

Online Therapy

About Me

*Current accepting new clients for day-time availability*

Each person has a unique story, and I am here to help you process difficult emotions such as loneliness, fear, worthlessness, self-harming, co-dependency, and relationship issues.
My experiences and passions led me to carve a niche specializing in trauma. I am an “out of the box” person, and enjoy being creative with therapy and adjusting treatment based on your needs. I am trained in a multitude of evidence-based therapies, but mostly gravitate towards using in EMDR, Psychodynamic, and Somatic based therapies.
I enjoy working with each client to help them find balance in their life and within themselves. I create a warm, empathetic space where I assist in nurturing personal growth to help you become the best version of yourself. No matter where you are at in your life’s journey, I am here to help you get to where you want to be.

www.innerequinoxcounseling.com

Education & Experience

Masters in Social Work from University of Illinois at Chicago - 2015.
Bachelors in Psychology and Minor in Sociology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - 2012.

Certificate in Evidenced Based Treatment for Mental Health with Children and Adolescents - awarded from UIC in 2015.
40 Hour Rape Crisis Training - awarded from NWCASA in 2016.

Previous Careers include:
Neuropsychometrist,
SASS Clinician,
SASS/CST Supervisor,
Community Mental Health Clinician,
Private Practice Psychotherapist

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Sliding Scale
  • UnitedHealth

innerequinoxcounselingcenter@gmail.com