The Juniper Center (http://www.thejunipercenter.com) is a premier trauma recovery center in the Midwest. Trauma can result from a specific event like an accident, illness or sudden death of a loved one, combat, rape, being attacked, domestic violence, sexual or physical abuse as a child. It can also stem from something harder to identify but just as impactful, such as neglect, verbal abuse, frequent criticism, ongoing lack of empathy from a loved one, being made to feel fearful, ongoing anxiety, as a child feeling like we don’t matter, are unlovable or unwanted. Our culture dictates a policy of picking ourselves up and moving on. Sometimes we can, and sometimes, because of the ways our brains respond to such events, our brain chemistry has been changed by these experiences and we find ourselves being triggered into feeling or acting in ways that may feel beyond control.At The Juniper Center, we help the whole person heal from their symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, substance abuse, relationship issues, and more, while keeping in mind that this is YOUR life and that you are coming to us for help in a time of need.What matters to you, matters to us. With 15 therapists at five locations, it is easy and convenient to find the help and connection you are seeking, with counseling for individuals, couples, families, adults, children, and adolescents, plus group counseling and holistic health classes, all in a calm, inviting and peaceful atmosphere.At the Juniper Center we are here to work with you to recover and help you live your fullest life.We invite you to learn more at info(at)thejunipercenter.com, or by calling 847-759-9110, x6.

Developed Curriculum for and taught Trauma Therapy in Clinical Practice. For 10 years taught multiple sections of Family Systems and Family Therapy. Taught Substance Abuse treatment course, Objective measures of personality Course, Multi-Cultural Perspectives Course and a course in treating LGBTQ individuals, couples and families. Served as a committee member on 18 dissertations and won Adjunct Faculty of the Year in 1999.

Directed inpatient addiction service provision for the entire hospital. Supervised clinicians, developed programs, provided direct service evaluations and treatment, assisted in development of JCAHO compliance.