
Annie Gerut
LMHC
Hi, I’m Annie. I work with teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, and major life transitions. I aim to create a safe, trusting, and collaborative space where you feel supported and understood as we build emotional insight, resilience, self-compassion, and meaningful growth through counseling that fits your goals and needs.
Anxiety Disorders
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem Issues
Relationship Issues
Ages
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Telehealth Availability
Yes
No
N/A
Annie's THERAPIST'S Statement
Annie Gerut: Annie Gerut: Compassionate therapy for anxiety, trauma & life transitions
Whether you’re navigating trauma, low self-esteem, relationship stress, depression, or a major life transition, you don’t have to go through it alone. Through individual therapy, I support clients working through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns.
I primarily work with young adults and adults, and also support children and adolescents in building emotional regulation skills while partnering with parents to create supportive, effective approaches. My goal is to offer a safe, grounded, and compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and genuinely supported as you move through healing and growth.
My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and person-centered, and I strive to create a space where you feel supported, understood, and also gently challenged when it’s helpful for growth and accountability. I integrate attachment-based approaches, CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and strength-based strategies to help build emotional insight, resilience, and self-compassion. For clients navigating anxiety and depression, we can explore patterns shaped by past experiences, understand how they show up in the present, and develop tools that support growth and meaningful change.
I offer a free 15-minute call or email consultation to help you decide if we’re a good fit. If you’re a parent, I know choosing a therapist for your child or teen is a big decision, and I welcome any questions. I look forward to connecting!
If this sounds like what you’re looking for, send me a note. You can ask about fit, availability, or a free 15-minute consultation.
Qualifications
Education
Attended Gonzaga University, MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
LH.70079659
Memberships
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
License: Washington DOH - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Certificate: International Center of Emotion Focused Therapy Training 2023
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Annie Gerut's Specialties
Specialized Care for Specific Challenges
ADHD
Persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning.
Body Positivity
Child and Adolescent Issues
Mental health concerns specific to youth development.
Coping Skills
Practical strategies and techniques to help you navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and emotional balance. We provide tools that transform overwhelming situations into manageable ones.
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Persistent disagreements or tension between family members.
Grief and Loss
Emotional response to loss of something or someone significant.
LGBTQ+ Issues
Challenges specific to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals.
Marital and Premarital
Peer Relationship Problems
Difficulties establishing or maintaining relationships with same-age peers.
Relationship Issues
Problems affecting interpersonal connections and dynamics.
School Issues
Challenges related to academic performance, attendance, or school adjustment.
Self-Esteem Issues
Challenges related to perception of self-worth and self-valuation.
Stress Management
Challenges related to coping with pressure and strain in daily life.
Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders
Conditions resulting from exposure to traumatic or stressful events.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event with lasting impacts.
Women's Issues
Concerns disproportionately affecting women or related to female experience.
Annie Gerut's THERAPEUTIC Modalities
Attachment-based
Attachment-based therapy addresses patterns formed in early relationships that affect current relationships. This approach helps individuals understand how early attachment experiences influence emotional regulation, relationship dynamics, and personal development.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies and changes negative thought patterns affecting emotions and behaviors. This evidence-based approach effectively treats depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions by developing practical coping strategies and improved emotional regulation.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy helps regulate emotions and improve interpersonal relationships. This structured approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy helps couples and families form secure emotional bonds. This evidence-based approach identifies and transforms negative interaction patterns by addressing underlying attachment needs to create deeper, more secure connections.
Humanistic
Humanistic Therapy emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, and present moment awareness. This client-centered approach focuses on human potential, encourages self-exploration, and helps clients develop self-acceptance and authentic living.
Person-Centered
Person-Centered Therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, creates a supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with a therapist who demonstrates genuine empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. Rather than directing your journey, we trust in your natural capacity for growth and healing, believing that when provided with these core conditions, you'll discover meaningful insights and solutions that align with your unique values and needs. This humanistic approach honors your inner wisdom and empowers you to develop greater self-awareness and personal growth at your own pace.
Play Therapy
Play Therapy uses play to help children express and process emotions. This developmentally appropriate approach helps children communicate feelings, develop coping skills, and resolve challenges through play, their natural language of expression.
Strength-Based
Strength-Based Therapy focuses on capabilities and resources rather than deficits. This empowering approach identifies and builds upon existing strengths, resilience factors, and positive qualities to help clients overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Trauma Focused
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of traumatic experiences on mental health. These specialized approaches help individuals process traumatic memories, reduce symptoms, and develop coping skills to recover from psychological trauma.