Vickie Gerber is an LPC and is a mental health therapist with Polaris Partners Counseling and Consulting. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University in 2015. Vickie specializes in working with adults and older adolescents (16+) dealing with chronic pain, addiction, self-esteem issues, anxiety and stress, depression, and LGBTQ+ issues. She is passionate about helping others discover enduring wellness and become empowered to make lasting positive changes in their lives and relationships. Vickie specializes primarily in chronic pain management. She has had extensive experience working side-by-side with primary care providers and psychiatrists in integrated care, which allowed her to act as a bridge between the two worlds to help patients find long-lasting transformation in their mental and physical health for holistic wellness. If you are looking to find individualized counseling tailored to not only your mental health needs, but to help you overcome obstacles around chronic pain, chronic illness, and addiction, let Vickie offer guidance, compassion, and practical tools to help you improve your overall health and wellness for the long term. CONSULTATION SERVICES: Vickie Gerber is also a freelance/independent contractor who works with healthcare providers to understand and practice behavioral interventions to create optimal health outcomes for their patients/clients. Having worked in integrated care, and specializing in individual and group counseling for clients with chronic pain and illness, Vickie had a deep understanding of the complexities of health and behavior change and can provide you and your team/practice with the knowledge and skills to inspire those you serve to move toward positive behavior change to improve function, quality of life, and health outcomes. $100/hr - Group trainings and one-on-one consulting available via Zoom.