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Erin Gabehart MA, LCPC |
My Approach
My approach to therapy is very straight-forward, honest, and objective. I am very flexible with my therapy style and will utilize what approach I feel would best benefit each individual client and their specific situation.
I work with individuals, families, and also provide group therapy. I specialize in treatment of children and adolescents, in conjunction with their families, and also work with adults.
My background is in counseling individuals who have legal issues and have been on Juvenile Probation, mental health assessments and treatment of juveniles incarcerated in prison, and I also currently work at a Residential Facility with male and female clients ages 6-21 – including individual, family, and group therapy with each client. I have worked with individuals from all backgrounds and with various diagnoses.
My Truth
In this stressful world, I feel it is very important that everyone feels they have someone impartial to talk with and support them. Most often, there is a stigma attached with Mental Health issues and people are hesitant to seek out help. I was taught in graduate school that the best therapists have their own therapists, so even we need support sometimes! Seeking help may be difficult, but most often is very helpful.
Overall, I take an eclectic approach with therapy; I don’t believe one theory works for everything, as counseling should not be “one size fits all.” However, the majority of the time I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as I have seen that it works. The premise is to change your thoughts (cognitions), which in turn change you behaviors (positively) and how you perceive and react in different situations.
My specialties include: Asperger’s Disorder, behavioral issues (home/school), Bipolar Disorder, sexual abuse and trauma histories, social problems, legal issues, anger, depression, and women’s issues.
Please contact me by phone for a free consultation and/or to discuss setting up a session. I look forward to hearing from you!
My Office Hours: Upon request
Phone: 630-917-0544
Email: erin@danasteiner.com
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