Marital/Individual/Family Counseling, teen counseling, alcohol/drug abuse. underage drinking assessments, stress/divorce adjustment, private confidential and non-clinical setting by licensed and professional psychotherapists.
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The truth of the matter is that just as no two people are alike, no two counseling sessions should be the same. Without the realization of the true meaning of how each of us are unique, there is a set up for failure to help assist someone looking for change. We as therapists, have a responsibility to recognize the need for different techniques, different modalities of treatment, and to offer a service that we ourselves would like to receive. Insurance companies dictate payment and attempt to dictate length and timing of treatment. Large health institutions often use a "cookie cutter" mode of service provision. There are multiple benefits of seeking out services in private practice settings AS just as important as it is to find the right psychotherapist for you.
In addition, there are many avenues and sources of counseling services and unfortunately most are provided by large agencies. These organizations filter the person through a rather impersonal system; from the first phone contact to trying to schedule the first appointment and then limiting the session of time to talk.
This certainly leaves the individual needs to a robotic manner plaguing corporations or large institutions. What effect does this have on the consumer? Frequently these same health organizations advertise that they are all "about meeting the needs" of the community.
Have you ever tried calling one and received the "no person" at the other end of the phone line or "the intake department will return your call in one or two days." The question of WHEN comes in to play? Will you be called back when you are at work and can't take phone calls thereby setting up a stream of "phone tag?"
Usually you talk to a robot who "attempts" to decipher why you are calling or who you want to be connected to. Then you may deal with the possibility of a seemingly endless number of voice recordings and numbers to press. Frequently, you end up at the same place you started and still you have not spoken to a person. It is understandably difficult to still be in the right frame of mind to seek help when the voice finally gets on the line or if you are one of the lucky ones and your call is in fact, actually returned.
In summary, in this day and age, contacting an institution or large agency becomes a test of wits, may become demeaning, and is the REASON some people actually change their mind for counseling. The excuse, is practically handed to them for NOT getting professional counseling assistance. The call at a particular time in their lives WAS their attempt at providing the SIGNAL for help. Maybe you or someone you know reached this point on their own. Possibly, someone truly caring such as family, friends or a minister assisted in providing the encouragement needed to call. In an obvious statement, the Behavioral Health Facility should be ready to provide the help when you ask for and need it. The fact that it becomes turned around and is provided to you when the Facility is ready to provide it, becomes totally unacceptable and unethical! This process is different than phoning to schedule an appointment for having your teeth cleaned or to arrange a routine physical examination.
At Counseling Center of Lake Geneva, you are offered personalized service designed to prevent you from becoming discouraged before you even begin counseling. Forms are streamlined as much as possible and specific information is provided to assist you with insurance or payment information. However, and MOST importantly, you are treated with acknowledged respect as opposed to "just another phone call."
In addition to being assured of personal individualized service, confidentiality and anonymity, you are also assured that if your needs go beyond that of the agency, you will personally be referred to a trusted therapist at another agency that matches your specific needs. This saves you the heartache of beginning your search all over again and you have some comfort level realizing that you are not starting the painful and tedious process all over again and that you are headed to a qualified and trusted therapist.
Avoiding the search can give you peace of mind and save you energy and time.
At the practice, you enter a professional building in down town Lake Geneva with off street parking and a convenient location. More importantly, however, is the fact that your confidentiality and anonymity is assured because this building houses a number of professionals - dentists, attorneys, a weight loss clinic, and other professional providers, and so there is no one who knows why you are entering the building and whom you are consulting with unless you choose to share this information.
Please understand that the personal philosophy of the agency centers around the fact that counseling is an acceptable, valuable, and useful tool, and that more and more individuals actually seek out some type of therapy. However, in the event, that you personally do not want this information known in the community, this location helps regarding that specific need.
The Center Offers:
Individual, Family, Couple, Marital and Joint Therapy sessions. Counseling needs are tailored to suit the client and not that of the agency or insurance company. Brief therapy, Counseling, and Psychotherapy services are offered by a trained individual with several years of experience who is licensed and credentialed.
Issues including:
Depressive and Mood Disorders
Anxiety
Alcohol/Drug Abuse
Underage Drinking
Men's Issues
Divorce Adjustment
Stage of life transitions
Employee-Employer Conflicts
Relationship Issues
Gay Life Style Issues
Coping with stressful Events
Pet Loss Therapy
AAT (animal assisted Therapy)
Control Issues
Family Relations/Transitions
Anger Management
Self-Esteem Issues
Psychosocial Assessments
Referrals are readily made available should the needs of the client extend beyond the scope of the agency.
A supportive and empathic environment is offered, however directive counseling is utilized when it is clearly needed. There is no reason to pay for someone to just listen to you and nod their heads. Most people have family and friends that are able to do that and true Psychotherapy extends beyond this approach to offer lasting change and growth.
Local references available and all services are provided by Licensed and Certified Professionals.
Call today for an initial consultation! Evening and Saturday and Sunday appointments are available upon advanced arrangement.
Please contact by phone or email:
(262) 249-8828
fax (262) 249-8828
or
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The intent is to provide a comfortable and non-clinical setting to promote a safe and personable atmosphere to provide solid therapeutic sessions.
The intent is to provide a comfortable and non-clinical setting to promote a safe and personable atmosphere to provide solid therapeutic sessions.
