"We almost always have choices, and the better the choice, the more we will be in control of our lives."
- William Glasser

My name is Chris and I'm glad you're here. I have been involved in the mental health field for over 30 years. I have trained in diverse types of therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, school counseling, and substance abuse counseling.

Professional Development

Academic Training

Bachelor's degree in Psychology // University of Wisconsin-Madison

Master's in Counseling // Georgia State University

    School Counselor's Certification // University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Experience

30+ years of field experience

    Levels - Inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient & residential

    Focuses - Family, individual, school & substance abuse.

Expertise

Much of my practices are founded on holistic principals - which are famously embodied by historical counselors William Glasser, M.D. and Carl Rogers, P.H.D.

    I pay considerable attention to the five basic human needs - counseling is more than a label or diagnosis.

Therapy Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral

Helping you reduce stress, cope with complicated relationships, deal with grief, and confront other common life challenges. This therapy technique that can help you discover new ways to handle life's challenges by changing your thought patterns

Choice Theory

The past has a lot to do with who we are, but it does not hold us prisoner. Choice therapy can enable you to gain new perspectives and techniques that will help you to manage challenges on your own.

Let's Talk

The first step in therapy is talking. Let's find a time where we can meet and talk about what's on your mind.
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