I view the counseling process as a professional relationship, and one that both parties must be fully committed to best reap its benefits. Positive change is the goal and is usually experienced along the way but the process can also bring up some difficult to manage emotions.
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This can be challenging and painful at times, but we will continue to evaluate your goals and your needs regularly, and it’s important to remember that you are always in control of your treatment.
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Ultimately, you must decide when to cease or how to best apply what you have learned from our work together.
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Plymouth, MA
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Plymouth, MA
I utilize a holistic approach to treatment that considers the physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual aspects of well-being and growth.
Open communication is necessary and collaboration with outside specialists (nutritionists, primary care) may be warranted as well.
Session work will focus on problem-solving, choice, and increasing self-awareness.
Out of session work is often used to strengthen skills and will be followed up in session.
I am comfortable working with populations with diverse cultures and lifestyles and view acceptance, respect, and tolerance to be key features to a successful counseling relationship.
Kristen E. Anderson, PhD., NCC, LCPC, LMHC
A New Englander and lover of any good sandy (or rocky) beach, I am blessed to have set up in Edgewater (Chicago) for my home and my work. I relocated from Massachusetts after enjoying a career counseling clients across all of the life course and in a variety of settings: students in alternative school placements, intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment, veteran group counseling, adults in transition, and older adult wellness.
I enjoy incorporating my education as counselor (M.Ed, 2002), Gerontologist (PhD, 2017) and Yoga practitioner (2017) into sessions with all of my clients as I believe 'aging well' is a whole-person commitment that does not begin at age 55 or 65.
Aging well begins today. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Peace on the Journey!
Kristen E. Anderson