Center for Divorce Recovery Associate:

Nicole Gerber, Psy. D., Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Gerber received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, with a specialty in marriage and family therapy. She earned her Bachelor of Arts at Emory University where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa, with honors and distinction in psychology. Dr. Gerber’s training included a Post-Doctoral University of Chicago Fellowship in Family Systems and Health Psychology at MacNeal Hospital and the Chicago Center for Family Health.

Personal Statement:
People who enter therapy are struggling with a range of emotions such as hopelessness, grief, anxiety, fear, loneliness and anger. I continuously strive to foster a safe, therapeutic environment where a person can feel comfortable expressing his/her innermost thoughts and feelings. My belief is that for therapy to be successful a connection needs to be established between the therapist and the client. This connection is cultivated when a therapist is empathic, caring, genuine, and an advocate for his/her clients. My approach towards therapy is active and integrative in nature. I utilize those treatment methods most likely to be effective with a client’s specific problems and concerns. This approach increases the likelihood that therapy will be both effective and lasting. I truly feel that it is an honor and a privilege to be able to help people to heal and to grow.

Treatment Areas:
Dr. Gerber has experience treating the following areas: marital conflict/divorce, pre-marital counseling, difficult family relationships, parent-child/ adolescent conflict, parent training, blended family difficulties, communication issues, change of life dilemmas, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, assertiveness, stress management, conflict resolution, grief/loss, chronic and acute physical illness.

Treatment Modalities:
Dr. Gerber provides psychotherapy to adults, adolescent girls, couples and families.

Affiliations:
Dr. Gerber is on numerous managed care and preferred provider networks.

Dr. Gerber sees patients at the following location:

Northbrook (map)
910 Skokie Blvd., Suite 215
Northbrook, Il 60062

Dr. Gerber can be reached at 847-266-2717.