Gessica Cross, LCSW

We all want to be both fully known and fully loved—but many of us worry we have to pick one or the other. It can feel scary to show the parts of ourselves that hold pain, fear, or imperfection. You might worry that if people really knew you—your past, your insecurities, or your struggles—you’d lose the connection and belonging you want most.

My goal is to create a space where you don’t have to hide. A space that feels warm, open, and non-judgmental—where you can lay down the weight you’ve been carrying and start to feel free again. Together, we’ll work toward helping you find relief, healing, and confidence to live the life you truly want.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, hopeless, or like you’ve lost a sense of control over your mind or body, you’re in the right place. Therapy is a space to reconnect—to yourself, to others, and to what really matters. In our work together, I’ll help you “define yourself for yourself,” sorting through all the outside noise so you can better hear and honor your own voice.

I specialize in helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression, and navigate grief, loss, and life transitions. I’m trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful therapy that helps the brain process and heal from difficult experiences.

I earned my Master’s in Social Work with honors from the University of Illinois. For the past decade, I’ve worked with people finding their way back to safety, joy, and meaning.

I’d be honored to walk with you as you begin your own healing journey.

• MSW, University of Illinois

• Adolescents
• Adults

• Anxiety
• Caregiver Stress
• Childhood Trauma
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• EMDR
• Family Conflicts
• Family Systems
• Family/Peer Relationship Issues
• Grief and Loss
• Healthy Coping Strategies
• Homeless Families
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Intimate Partner Violence
• LGBTQIA Community
• Life Changes
• Life Transitions
• PTSD
• Postpartum Depression
• Relationship Issues
• Self-Esteem
• Stress Management
• Trauma
• Trauma/PTSD
• Vulnerable and Aging Adults
• Women’s Issues
• Young Adults

• Kaiser Permanente