About Michelle Gessler
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
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Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Michelle Gessler
Shelly Gessler (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), registered Yoga teacher (RYT 200 hours), and certified Trauma Sensitive Yoga facilitator (TCTSY-F 300 hours). She has also completed training in EMDR. Her mission is to offer safe and collaborative counseling sessions and Yoga sessions that inspire you to accept and challenge yourself while meeting your goals.
COUNSELING:
Shelly earned a Master of Education degree in clinical mental health counseling from DePaul University and interned at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in the partial hospital and outpatient program. As a therapist, she uses an eclectic approach, including empirical interventions (CBT, DBT, EMDR and solution-focused) and psychodynamic and mindfulness methods (dream work, self-compassion training, meditation, breathing techniques, and trauma-informed yoga) to help clients find balance and contentment.
YOGA:
Shelly’s trauma-informed classes invite you to experience movement, meditation, and breathing safely and comfortably. Whether you are new to Yoga or have practiced for many years, have a history of trauma and would like to experience movement again, or desire deep relaxation through gentle stretching, meditation, and breathing, you and Shelly will collaboratively create a routine based on your individual goals. She incorporate props, breathing exercises, and meditation when appropriate and with your approval. Having sixteen years of experience, Shelly understands that a Yoga practice, like each of us, is dynamic and may change from year-to-year. Trained in Hatha, Yin, and trauma-informed Yoga, she also has experience teaching meditation, mindfulness, and pranayama (breath work).
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Michelle Gessler, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients
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Education and training
- DePaul University, MEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (Internship)
NPI number
1497364038
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What practice does Michelle Gessler work with?
Michelle Gessler works with Karuna Wellness.
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Michelle Gessler has 2 office locations in Willow Springs, view full addresses on Michelle Gessler's profile.
What languages does Michelle Gessler speak?
Michelle Gessler speaks English.