Is your relationship struggling? Do you think it is too good to leave but too bad to stay?
When this happens, it's easy for well meaning friends to give opinions that may not be right for you. Sometimes an unbiased party can help. If you've tried your best but it's not getting better, let me help.
I may provide education, assign homework or suggest behavioral tasks to help you reach your goals. Let's work it out together.
I am especially well trained in relationship issues such as marital/couple problems, affairs, divorce, remarriage & blended family issues, pre marital counseling, parenting issues, communication, conflict management, financial distress, family of origin issues, childhood trauma, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, sexual dysfunction, workplace issues, stress, life stage changes, coping with crisis, grief and loss, alcohol and drug addiction. I also have expertise in addictions: especially heroin addiction and abuse of other opiates (prescription medication).
My approach is eclectic. I draw from many different therapeutic models depending on the condition. For example, when treating marital issues I utilize the work of John Gottman, a marital researcher. When treating depression I use cognitive behavioral treatment. If dealing with anxiety, I may utilize desensitization techniques of EMDR in addition to relaxation techniques. If a couple is experiencing difficulties caused by infidelity I will utilize material from Janis Abrahms Spring designed to help a couple heal after an affair.
Treatment is usually solution-focused rather than insight-focused – that is, concrete interventions are sought to change unhealthy patterns. Insight frequently comes with change in therapy; rather than preceding it.
The first and second session are primarily designed for assessment purposes. I will gather information about your unique situation and ascertain what you hope to achieve through counseling. Together we will devise a plan that is both attainable and understandable for your unique needs. Treatment concludes as soon as your goals are met.
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Office Hours
I try to accomodate your schedule by offering some evening and weekend hours in addition to normal business hours. I accept most forms of insurance. |
Directions to Office [ View a Map ]
Interactions Therapy Center is located on Main Street in Galena, IL |
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| Avg. Session Cost: |
$100 |
| Sliding Scale: |
No |
| Years in Practice: |
17 |
| Accepts Insurance: |
Yes |
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| Graduate School: |
Lutheran School of Theology |
| Year Graduated: |
1989 |
| License Number: |
166-000220 |
| License State: |
IL |
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| Ethnicity: |
Any |
| Religous Orientation: |
Any |
| Gay/Lesbian Focus : |
No Preference |
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