At Willow Therapeutic, your healing, growth, and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. I’m Shelly Gessler, founder and one of the therapists here. I specialize in working with adults and couples, offering both in-person and telehealth sessions in a warm, supportive environment where you can safely explore trauma, anxiety, mood changes, life transitions, eco-grief, and your evolving relationship with yourself and others.

In our work together, your unique needs and experiences will guide the course of therapy. My approach is personalized and relational, drawing from evidence-based practices, expressive arts, and mind-body therapies. Depending on what resonates with you, we may incorporate talk therapy, EMDR, trauma-sensitive yoga, Jungian-informed psychotherapy, or creative expression.

Everyone deserves a space where they feel safe, seen, and accepted. My goal is to meet you where you are—supporting you in reconnecting with your resilience and creating meaningful change at your own pace. If you're ready to deepen your understanding of yourself, heal old wounds, and step into new possibilities, I invite you to reach out.

Certifications and Trainings

Graduate of DePaul University, Chicago; CG Jung Institute, Chicago: Jungian Psychotherapy Two-Year Program; EMDR (Emdria); Trauma Sensitive Yoga from the Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Institute; Member of the Climate Psychology Alliance and trained in Climate Cafe Facilitation.