About Gretchen King

As an "integrative therapist," I blend several approaches to meet each client's unique needs. I believe in every person's innate ability to create the life she or he wants.

Not everyone "needs" therapy; but everyone can benefit from it. I am a therapist because I love to see people grow and achieve their goals. We all have internal wisdom that guides us through life, and I can help you develop skills to listen to your own wisdom.

Clients often say I possess a great combination of gentleness and assertiveness. I can be both nurturing and direct so that clients feel safe and supported while also being held accountable to making the changes they want. My non-judgmental, curious nature and my compassionate, active listening skills make me a great partner for your journey.

It can be a challenging process to pick someone to entrust with a personal exploration of your life. It takes a lot of courage to make the call. Trust your intuition in selecting a therapist. If anything you have read here has piqued your interest, I invite you to call for a free 1/2-hour consultation to see if I'm a good fit for you.

MY BACKGROUND
I hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Psychology from Indiana University. My training includes the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and post-graduate training in Feminist-Relational models of working with trauma.

Many people who have been in traditional "talk therapy" previously find the transformational power of the IFS work brings a whole new level of healing and change. The model is a great tool for being in better relationship with your Self.

In addition to my private practice, I have assisted in several IFS Trainings and presented workshops on topics such as "Relationship with Food and Body" and "Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)".

SUPERVISION/CONSULTATION
Call 847.864.2100 for more information.

LOCATION
My office is conveniently located near parking and public transportation in downtown Evanston. My Chicago office is currently booked.

DETAILS
Sessions are 50-minutes long and cash or checks are accepted. I am an approved provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO. Additionally, as an out-of-network provider, I can provide a receipt for clients with other PPO insurance who would like to be reimbursed for therapy. Check with your insurance provider for specifics on what your plan covers.