New to Grow
Hello, my name is Megan Gerak, and I have lived in northern Minnesota for most of my life. I earned my undergraduate degree in Social Work from Bemidji State University and my graduate degree from The College of St. Scholastica. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I have worked in the mental health field since 2009, with experience in a variety of roles including Mental Health Case Management, Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS), and supporting victims of domestic abuse. These experiences have shaped my compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is a great time to see if we are a good fit. We will talk about the symptoms you are currently experiencing along with some history. We will talk about goal setting and doing an assessment to see what your needs are.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have a diverse background in the field of mental health. I have been in the mental health field since 2009 (undergraduate level), I have been a practicing licensed therapist since 2019 (graduate level). I have a reflective approach and I am able to adapt easily to different needs of clients.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life and with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and other mental health challenges. I feel privileged to support clients in reducing distressing symptoms, increasing insight, and working toward meaningful personal goals. I strive to create a supportive, respectful space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. I have a client centered flexible approach.
Supportive
Supportive therapy is less about doing fancy techniques and more about how you show up with the client. In practice, it’s a steady, relational style that helps clients cope, feel understood, and function better—especially when insight-oriented or trauma-processing work would be destabilizing.
Interpersonal
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) in practice is focused, relational, and very here-and-now, but with a clear structure. I help clients understand how their mood and relationships affect each other, and then supporting change that is client centered.