Gerri was born and raised in Louisville and graduated from the University of Louisville in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a minor in Psychology. Immediately upon graduation she began her master’s program at UofL’s School of Education earning a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology with a community counseling focus. Gerri currently holds an LPCA (licensed professional counselor associate) and TCADC (temporary clinical alcohol and drug counselor).

Gerri has worked in the field of addiction for over 18 years, gaining experience in residential and outpatient treatment settings, providing individual and group counseling, targeted case management, and peer support services. During the past 10 years she has worked in a medication assisted program battling the opioid crisis. She was one of a team of 3 who developed programs and opened the doors of this clinic which saved lives and helped hundreds of individuals and families. Gerri understands that co-occurring mental health disorders and trauma are gateways to addiction and works to treat the “whole person”. Gerri believes kindness, compassion and empathy are keystones to a strong therapeutic relationship and wants each of her clients to feel supported and valued.

Gerri enjoys spending time with her 4 “kids” 2 adult human sons and 2 Shih Tzu pups. She also has fun reading, bike riding, and hiking and loves listening to all genres of music.