With over 25 years of experience in the field, Gretchen brings both warmth and expertise to therapy. Her practice supports clients ages 16–60(ish) who are navigating major transitions, building confidence, and working through challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. She is especially passionate about helping college and graduate students, mid-career professionals, LGBTQIA+ individuals (including those exploring gender-affirming care), Veterans, and families seeking healthier relationships.

Gretchen’s approach combines practical tools for immediate relief with deeper work that creates lasting growth—helping clients feel more grounded, authentic, and empowered in their daily lives. At the heart of her work is a commitment to creating a safe, affirming space where clients feel truly seen, supported, and understood.

Therapy should be practical and useful, and focused on enjoying life.

Work with me

Approach

  • Therapy can take many forms depending on individual goals. I incorporate education, space to explore experiences and feelings, and support to develop realistic plans to resolve past traumas, manage current stresses, and build a successful future. Together we'll develop a holistic wellness plan that builds on gradual successes.

  • Transitions can be uncomfortable, but also full of opportunity. With compassion and gentle challenging, we can work together to face fear of change and manage growing pains. Therapy includes learning new skills that are transferrable to a variety of situations including relationships, career, personal and professional development, and managing the stresses we experience every day.

  • I utilize a psychodynamic approach with elements of mindfulness, Cognitive Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Strategic Family Therapy. Psycho-education and coaching also contribute to the therapeutic framework. I am certified in Rational Living Therapy (Level I) and Affirmative Therapy for Transgender Communities and I am working toward certification in nutrition counseling.

Credentials

  • A licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) is a trained mental health professional who holds a master's degree in social work and is licensed to provide therapy and counseling services. LCSWs work with individuals, families, and communities, addressing various mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. They focus not only on individual well-being but also on broader societal issues, advocating for change and social justice by tackling systemic barriers that affect marginalized groups, aiming to create more equitable and inclusive environments. Their role involves empowering clients to navigate challenges, fostering resilience, and advocating for policies that promote social change and fair access to resources and opportunities.

  • MSW: Temple University

    MBA: Keller Graduate School of Management

    BSW: Bloomsburg University

  • Affirmative Therapy for Transgender Communities: Widener University

    Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)

    Military Focused Care - Tier 1
    STAR Behavioral Health / Center for Deployment Psychology

  • I am able to provide psychotherapy in the following states: Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, Washington, DC, and West Virginia. All services are offered virtually using secured technology platforms.

    Please share in advance if you are planning to travel outside of these states. Laws about teletherapy vary, and may require obtaining consent to provide services legally and ethically while you are traveling.