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Mary Gesing
(she/her/hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Iowa

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, and Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

Hello! My name is Mary Gesing. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over thirty years of experience helping individuals navigate the many adjustments that come with transitioning to college, entering the workforce or making other major life changes. I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges that come with these stages of life and am dedicated to helping you develop the skills and confidence you need to thrive.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, life adjustments and transitions, trauma and managing stress. I use both Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my work, as well as EMDR which means that I focus on helping clients to develop a heightened awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present moment, as well as to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that are contributing to their distress.

What you can expect from our first session

I aim to create a non judgmental, open space where you can feel supported and challenged. The healing process can often be uncomfortable and I believe that by helping you see yourself and your experiences in a new light, you can gain a greater sense of clarity and learn to navigate difficult situations and emotions in a more effective and healthy way.


Mary's style is

Challenging
Empowering
Affirming

Insurance carriers Mary accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

More about Mary

MA (Master of Arts) at University of Iowa College
License type: LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Iowa)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Family Issues, Stress, Anger Management, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: EMDR, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Trauma Focused, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Location

700 16th Street Northeast Ste 205
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402