>	Richard G. Larson Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) Richard Larson specializing in anger management, addictions, child, family and marital problems.

Overview

All coursework completed for PsyD. at Illinois School of Professional Psychology, 1989. M.A in Counseling Psychology from Wheaton Graduate School 1981. B.A. Theology from Wheaton College 1974. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, IL (LCPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Supervisor in Alcohol and Other Drugs of Addiction. Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Supervisor II, Clinical Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, Diplomate in Clinical Forensic Counseling, trained mediator, Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional, Critical Incident Debriefer and provider of EAP services. Expert knowledge of psychiatric medications and psychological testing.

Richard G. Larson sees patients at the following location(s):

Wheaton, Illinois

Foundation for Family Change
1039 College Ave., Suite F
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Phone: (630) 665-9017
Fax: (630) 681-0620
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Personal Statement

I believe the most important criteria for being a counselor is to quickly and comfortably create an atmosphere of caring, compassion and competancy. From this grows the ability to provide support, validate a person's concerns and to generate practical problem solving. I have first hand knowledge of depression, family suffering and conflict and the understanding to patiently wait for the optimal time to offer advice. I am familiar with many MD's locally and work extensively with them when medication is deemed beneficial. Making counseling affordable is a priority. I respect the different beliefs that individuals have and taylor my treatment to best utilize the existing strengths and resources each has. Lastly, I always proceed from the basis of hope and positive change.

Treatment Areas

Richard Larson has experience treating the following areas: ADHD, AIDS Issues, Addiction Issues, Adolescent Issues, Aging, Alcoholism, Anorexia Nervosa, Antisocial Personality Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Assertiveness, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Bulimia, Career Issues, Caregivers' Issues, Chemical Dependency, Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Mental Illness, Chronic Pain, Chronic Physical Illness, Co-Dependency, Compulsive Gambling, Compulsive Overeating, Compulsive Spending, Couples' Issues, Depression, Disability Issues, Divorce, Domestic Violence Offenders, Domestic Violence Victims, Eating Disorders, Gender Issues, Grief, HIV Issues, Hyperactivity, Hypertension, Identity Issues, Infertility Issues, Insomnia, Life Management Issues, Low Self-Esteem, MS, Manic-Depressive Illness, Men's Health, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Midlife Issues, Multiple Sclerosis, Nicotine Addiction, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Organizational Issues, PTSD, Pain, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorders, Parenting Issues, Peak Performance, Performance Enhancement, Perinatal Loss, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Physical Disability, Physical Injury, Post-Partum Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Procrastination, Psychosis, Psychosomatic Syndrome, Relationship Issues, Seniors' Issues, Sexual Assault Victims, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Dysfunction, Stress, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Behavior, Suicidal Ideation, Unplanned Pregnancy, Vocational Issues, Weight Loss, Weight Management and Women's Issues.

Treatment Modalities

Richard Larson provides 12-Step Programs, Biofeedback, Career Counseling, Child Advocacy, Christian Psychotherapy, Client-Centered Psychotherapy, Coaching, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Critical Incident Stress Management, Existential Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Goal-Oriented Therapy, Group Therapy, Human Resources Consulting, IQ Tests, Individual Psychotherapy, Intelligence Testing, Marriage Counseling, Medication, Parent Training, Pastoral Counseling, Personality Testing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychoeducational Assessment, Psychological Testing, Psychometric Examinations, Psychopharmacology, School Consultation, School Intervention, Sex Therapy, Spiritual Counseling and Substance Abuse Evaluation. He works with Adolescents, Adults, Children, Couples, Families and Seniors.

Affiliations

Richard Larson is a provider for Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Cigna PPO, ComPsych, ComPsych EAP, Compass Health Plans PPO, Humana PPO and Integrated Behavioral Health.