Professional Perspective
"It is my philosophy to provide professional, counseling services that are grounded in a number of personal beliefs I would like to share with you before you choose a particular counselor. I believe successful counseling outcomes are most likely to occur when interventions address the needs of the "whole" person. These include but are not limited to emotional, psychological, physical, interpersonal and spiritual needs. Self-defeating beliefs or behaviors in any one of these areas can negatively influence and disrupt the overall balance of your life.
It is my belief that you possess the inherent power of personal choice and the ability to change. I work enthusiastically with my clients to help them discover the real differences between constructive and self-defeating choices. If you are like other motivated clients with whom I have been associated, you are also looking for effective tools and techniques to assist you in replacing your self-defeating behaviors with constructive solutions to your problems. Are you someone who is searching for the kind of guidance that leads to the creation of a solid plan that minimizes the risk of relapse and promotes lasting change? If so give me a call!"
Qualifications:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Counselor
- Qualified Substance Abuse Professional/Department of Transportation
Education:
- M.S.W. - Social Work, University of Illinois
- BSW from Wartburg College
Perspective Grounded in Experience
"Of course, education is essential. But I believe there's just no substitute for experience. Over the past 25 years, I've worked with people in many situations, from all walks of life. There's a good chance I've seen a situation just like yours... and helped someone like you find the answers they're seeking."
Experience:
- Resource Management Services, Vice President of Clinical Services
- Psychotherapist, Chapin & Russell Associates
- Employee Assistance Counselor, Resource Management Services, Inc.
- Director, Managed Behavioral Healthcare Firm
- Addictions Counselor, Proctor Hospital, Chemical Dependency Center
- Mental Health Therapist, Human Service Center
- Substance Abuse Counselor, Green Acres Men's Residence
- Program Assistant, Bremwood Children's Home
Advanced Training & Expertise:
- Community Mental Health
- Occupational Social Work
- Stress Reduction
- Biofeedback
- Anxiety Disorders
- Conflict Resolution
- Behavior Disorders
- Grief Counseling
- Christian Based Counseling
- Self-Defeating Behavior
- Pain Management
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
- Chemical Dependency
- Nicotine Addiction
- Relapse Prevention
- Mind/Body Connection
Memberships Expand Knowledge
"My active involvement with these professional organizations helps me keep abreast of breakthrough in therapy. Meeting with collegues allows me to share our mutual concerns and learn what techniques are working best. When I bring those ideas to my practice, you benefit from the combined knowledge of hundreds of experts."
Member:
- National Association of Social Workers
- National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
