Gretchen King, LMFT

Specialties

I believe everyone has the answers they seek within them. I would work with you to cultivate, restore and strengthen your connection to and belief in your own internal wisdom. The ability to listen to yourself and act in your own best interest is key in living the life that is right for you. Making the choice to put yourself first can start to shift other troubling situations and create the ease in life that you desire.

I work with issues of trauma, relationship satisfaction and enrichment, life transitions, and women’s issues. I have a holistic approach attending to body, mind and spirit as they pertain to your experienced problems. I will help you compassionately confront any obstacles to growth and change.

I have post-​graduate training in working with women and trauma. I’m a presenter on topics such as women’s relationship with food and their bodies. Please take a look at my website for more information about my practice to see how I can be of service to you

History

Established in 2004.

My dream of private practice became a reality when I began my business out of Heartwood Center for Body Mind Spirit in Evanston. In 2007 I moved my practice to a private suite in The Carlson Building in Evanston.

Meet the Business Owner

Gretchen K.

Business Owner

Clients often say I possess a great combination of gentleness and assertiveness. I can be both nurturing and direct so that clients feel safe and supported while also being held accountable to making the changes they want. My non-​judgmental, curious nature and my compassionate, active listening skills make me a great partner for your journey.

I hold a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Psychology from Indiana University. My training includes the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and post-​graduate training in Feminist-​Relational models of working with trauma.

Many people who have been in traditional «talk therapy» previously find the transformational power of the IFS work brings a whole new level of healing and change. The model is a great tool for being in better relationship with your Self.