One in 10 children have a disability (neurological, emotional, behavioral, developmental, physical). Couples (parents) of special needs children benefit from support such as psychotherapy and regular date nights (50% or more of all special needs couples divorce). Mental illness and intellectual disability are not the same.
Mental illness affects a person's thinking, behavior, and mood, whereas individuals with an intellectual disability experience limitations in intellectual function and difficulties with certain skills.At Gurtz Counseling, LLC we specialize in working with individuals, couples and families faced with unique needs. Our mission is to restore hope, reduce stress, re-frame negative issues, promote self-forgiveness and facilitate awareness; so that each individual can live a happier, more productive life.
Our goal is to provide individuals, couples and families with tools to empower themselves and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. We believe that counseling is a collaborative endeavor that takes place in a supportive, empathetic environment.
Mental illness affects a person's thinking, behavior, and mood, whereas individuals with an intellectual disability experience limitations in intellectual function and difficulties with certain skills.At Gurtz Counseling, LLC we specialize in working with individuals, couples and families faced with unique needs. Our mission is to restore hope, reduce stress, re-frame negative issues, promote self-forgiveness and facilitate awareness; so that each individual can live a happier, more productive life.
Our goal is to provide individuals, couples and families with tools to empower themselves and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. We believe that counseling is a collaborative endeavor that takes place in a supportive, empathetic environment.
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Gabrielle (Gaby), who received her Master's degree in Counseling in 2001, from National-Louis University, is an enthusiastic therapist who practices a down-to-earth and engaging approach to counseling while providing a supportive environment where parents of children with special needs can cope, strengthen their relationships and learn how to take better care of themselves.
Gaby has successfully worked with children, adults and families in residential, outpatient, school and home settings and has extensive experience working with individuals from a wide variety of mental, emotional, cognitive and neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD and intellectual disabilities.
Gaby has successfully worked with children, adults and families in residential, outpatient, school and home settings and has extensive experience working with individuals from a wide variety of mental, emotional, cognitive and neurodevelopmental disorders including autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD and intellectual disabilities.
Individual therapy involves working one-on-one to plan and create positive changes in your life.
People come in for counseling for a number of different reasons including treatment for depression, anxiety, stress management, assertiveness training, dissatisfaction with life, eating issues, resolving past trauma, or feelings of emptiness.
In addition to resolving the conflict that brought you to therapy, counseling can give you the insight and skills to have a happier, more productive life.
Through family counseling your family can resolve conflict, improve communication, problem-solve together, and create harmony in your home.
People come in for counseling for a number of different reasons including treatment for depression, anxiety, stress management, assertiveness training, dissatisfaction with life, eating issues, resolving past trauma, or feelings of emptiness.
In addition to resolving the conflict that brought you to therapy, counseling can give you the insight and skills to have a happier, more productive life.
Through family counseling your family can resolve conflict, improve communication, problem-solve together, and create harmony in your home.
Many people considering therapy have questions about counseling and what goes on during an appointment.
We have compiled some common questions and answers.
If you have questions that are not covered here, do not hesitate to contact us; we are here to help and only a phone call away.
What is the difference between "Therapy, " "Psychotherapy" and "Counseling?"
For many people, the use of the terms counseling and therapy is a matter of preference.
Some say that the difference is that a therapist has more training, can treat more severe issues, and may offer longer term and more in-depth treatment.
We have compiled some common questions and answers.
If you have questions that are not covered here, do not hesitate to contact us; we are here to help and only a phone call away.
What is the difference between "Therapy, " "Psychotherapy" and "Counseling?"
For many people, the use of the terms counseling and therapy is a matter of preference.
Some say that the difference is that a therapist has more training, can treat more severe issues, and may offer longer term and more in-depth treatment.
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