CLINICAL STAFF
Our clinical staff consists of Master's prepared and State of Illinois licensed counselors as well as graduate students in the final stage of their Master's level clinical training. A Clinical Professional Counselor supervises the students and all utilize the expertise of the department's Ph.D. level consultant.
The first step of the therapeutic journey begins with the phone call made by the person seeking services, if that person is over 18 years of age; parents call for their minor children. At that time, basic questions are asked regarding the reason for the call. An appointment is then made to gather more information. This first meeting is called an assessment whereby more detailed questions are asked with the intent of either planning treatment or referring to a more appropriate service provider.
The nature of the counseling relationship is a confidential
one. Both the law and the code of ethics that we work within protect it. No information will be released unless required by law or with written consent of the client. We work together with outside service providers, only with the permission of the client.
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