Gerrie Stancik Bender

Gerrie Stancik Bender, an accomplished clinical social worker and therapist with an MSW and LCSW-C, holds a deep conviction in the transformative power of therapy. It is both her privilege and honor to sit with individuals and listen to their life stories, as she believes that every person's journey deserves to be heard. Gerrie is dedicated to empowering, educating, challenging, and supporting her clients with genuine empathy, compassion, and understanding. In collaboration with her clients, she explores the negative thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors that may be hindering their progress while building upon their strengths to help them achieve the personal growth they envisage. Her partnership with clients opens doors to new insights and skill mastery, laying the groundwork for lasting transformative change. With extensive experience in addressing challenges such as anxiety, unresolved grief, trauma, perfectionism, infertility, and life transitions, Gerrie's therapeutic approach is person-centered, integrating cognitive-behavioral models and coaching techniques. She also specializes in Wellness Coaching, addressing the unique challenges faced by women over 40. Gerrie fosters an authentic and interactive therapeutic environment where clients are encouraged to look inward for solutions and strength. By employing a holistic approach combined with practical feedback and guidance, she aims to make her clients' life journeys both rewarding and meaningful.