KENNETH A. GLEAVES, PH.D., LCPC, CADC, NCAC I
PHILOSOPHY OF TREATMENT
"My philosophy of treatment is grounded in research-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is distinct from less formalized practices commonly known as "counseling." Drawing from established outcome-based frameworks such as Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (Albert Ellis, Ph.D.) and Reality Therapy (William Glasser, M.D.), an initial problem presentation is focused on for accurate definition, allowing therapist and client to agree on the goals of therapy and desired outcomes. The process of refining the presenting problem may take 2-3 sessions, including the completion of a psychosocial history and administration of standardized assessment instruments so that an operational definition of the presenting problem(s) can be placed in mutually understandable terms. As CBT tends to be more directive than passive, the client is presented with a variety of skills which, upon review and active practice, help the client better address and resolve difficulties in their lifestyle. The client's cognitive (thinking) and behavioural styles are reviewed and modified, helping reduce negative/critical self-talk and self-defeating actions. As an active, directive, here-and-now framework, CBT generally emphasizes the client's strengths, adaptive skills, and demonstrated problem-solving ability as opposed to past-oriented reviews of failure, rejection, or victimization".
Kenneth brings more than 30 years of experience in substance abuse and mental health counseling. He is a published researcher and presenter in the areas of counselor education and educational psychology. He has served as a consultant for local school districts, an evaluator for educational programs, and a coordinator of counselor training. In his capacity as clinical director in an accredited community college program, he worked to train addiction counselors to pass state credentialing exams. He is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and holds certification at the state (CADC) and national (NCAC I) levels as a substance abuse counselor.
NANCY L. GLEAVES, LCPC, CRADC, MAC, HEARTMATH PRACTITIONER
Nancy brings more than 30 years of experience in the areas of domestic violence and substance abuse. She is a presenter and educator for community and professional groups. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and holds certificates as a substance abuse counselor at the state level (CRADC). She has national certification at the MAC level. Most recently, she has added a biofeedback component that offers stress reduction to improve creativity and resilience to her clinical practice. She recently submitted a case study on stress reduction in the workplace and is now certified as a HeartMath Practitioner.