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Counseling
Individuals, Couples and Families
This
traditional form of counseling is provided by therapists affiliated with
The Council for Relationships, the oldest counseling center
in continuous operation in Pennsylvania. The Council's mission is to
help people interact in healthier and happier ways. Couples
can seek help with difficulties in communication, intimacy, power
struggles, money, sexuality, marital and premarital problems,
separation, divorce, or specific gay and lesbian concerns. Families
are able to work on such issues as the family life cycle,
communication, parent/child conflict, or divorce and blended families. Children
are seen for school issues, adolescent problems, and other emotional
difficulties. Individuals may seek help with
problems relating to family relationships, self-esteem, depression,
stress, commitment, sexual function/dysfunction, abuse, and chronic
illness.
The Council for Relationships
All therapists are
post-Master's level or doctoral level professionals with specialized
training in individual development, family systems approaches, couples
therapy and sexuality issues. Psychiatric consultations are available.
The following therapists practice at the Middleton Center:
To learn more about The Council for Relationships visit their
website.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Counseling
for individuals and families dealing with substance abuse issues is
provided by skilled therapists affiliated with Outpatient
Addiction Treatment Services (OATS). Their primary treatment
modality is group psychotherapy. OATS treatment fosters the development
of relationship skills that promote healing in family relationships, in
relationship with God, and in community. OATS groups complement and
support 12-Step fellowship.
OATS Therapists at the Middleton Center:
Fred Baurer, MD
Linda A. May, MSS, CW,
CACD
Sharon Pollak, MSS, LSW
Psychodrama
This unique group utilizes guided dramatic enactment to safely explore concerns
and areas of growth in each member’s life. The group meets weekly and is led by
well known and talented group psychotherapist and psychodrama leader, Nancy
Robert Willis, MSW, LSW, CP. Learn more.
Career/Vocation
Counseling
Group counseling and support are available to those
seeking to explore personal career/vocation choices as well as master
specific job-hunting skills such as resume writing and interviewing
techniques. John Grandbois of Right Management
Consultants, a career management-consulting firm, provide expertise and
leadership in weekly group sessions. More Info
Bereavement
Counseling
This group explores the many complex feelings after the loss of a loved
one. The group looks at choices that allow for healthy living while
maintaining a connection with the deceased.
David Reed, PhD and Mary Joan
Walheim, MS, LPC, CT provide guidance and leadership.
Spirituality
Direction
- Ellen
Stratton, MDiv (Certified Spiritual Director)
- Ruth Workman, EdM, MA (Certified Spiritual Director)
- More
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