383 Collins Rd NE #110, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (319) 382-8664

Meet Our Cedar Rapids Therapist

Alicia Gerber, LMHC, RPT

Master's Degree: Clinical Counseling Psychology, Loras University

Alicia Gerber, LMHC, RPT, therapist at Guiding Light Counseling Center in Cedar Rapids

Modalities: Play Therapy, EFT, CBT, ACT, AutPlay, Sand Tray/Sand Play

Certifications

  • Advanced Certified Trauma and Resilience Practitioner (ACTRP)
  • Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
  • Level II Certified AutPlay Specialist

Awards

  • 2024 Iowa Play Therapist of the Year

Works with: Children (3+) and Adults

I am proud that my practice is diverse in age and diagnosis. Life is full of possibilities and having the right person as you begin that journey is crucial. People, especially children who process through emotions and events differently and having a flexible approach allows for a smoother transition. I make it my professional goal to meet my clients where they are at, create a safe environment for them to work through the events or problems that my clients face allowing them to emerge with new strength. I promise to collaborate with you, your children, and your family to find, foster, and increase your strengths as a tool to help overcome any challenge should you engage in therapy with me.

I have been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in the mental health field in Cedar Rapids for 10+ years. I have experiences with a variety of families from diverse cultures. My qualifications make me effective in my therapeutic work with children. I utilize a variety of approaches guided by training: AutPlay, Adlerian Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, & trauma. I specialize in working with children ages 3-18 and adults, who are experiencing: anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, divorce, separation anxiety, school anxiety & more. I have unique experiences and training to work with children with significant health barriers including cleft-lip & palate, diabetes, birth defects, and I can integrate Christian-based counseling & prayer into my therapy sessions.

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