Richard G. Larson Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Certified Senior Addictions Counselor (CAC III)

Richard Larson specializing in anger management, addictions, child, family and couple problems; anxiety, obsessive-compulsive,grief and bereavement,seniors and caregivers.

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
Contact Richard G. Larson
Phone: 331-551-2224
Fax: (630) 681-0620
Web: http://richard.larson2@juno.com

Personal Statement

I believe the most important criteria for being a counselor is to quickly and comfortably create an atmosphere of caring, compassion and competency. 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, Adoption Issues, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Aging, Alcoholism, Alzheimer's Disease, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Bereavement, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, 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, Dementia, Depression, Disability Issues, Dissociative Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Violence Offenders, Domestic Violence Victims, Drug Addiction, Eating Disorders, Fibromyalgia, Forgetfullness, Gender Issues, Grief, HIV Issues, Hyperactivity, Hypertension, Identity Issues, Impulse Control, Incontinence, Infertility Issues, Insomnia, Life Management Issues, Loneliness, Low Self-Esteem, MS, Manic-Depressive Illness, Memory Loss, Men's Health, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Midlife Issues, Money Issues, Multiple Sclerosis, Nicotine Addiction, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Organizational Issues, PTSD, Pain, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorders, Parenting Issues, Parkinson's Disease, 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, Sleeplessness, Stress, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Behavior, Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal Thoughts, Traumatic Stress, Unplanned Pregnancy, Vocational Issues, Weight Loss, Weight Management, Women's Issues, and Work 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, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Goal-Oriented Therapy, Group Therapy, Holistic Medicine, Human Resources Consulting, Hypnosis, IQ Tests, In-Patient Care, 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, Businesses/Corporations, Children, Couples, Families, and Seniors.

Affiliations

Richard Larson is a provider for Aetna, Affordable PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, CAPP Care PPO, CCN Epiqual PPO, Cigna, Cigna PPO, ComPsych, ComPsych EAP, Compass Health Plans PPO, Corphealth, Creative Care Mgt., Empire BC/BS, Employee Health Systems PPO, FHP of Illinois PPO, First Health, Great West, Guardian Resources PPO, Health Direct PPO, Health Dynamics PPO, Health Pref. of Mid-America PPO, HealthNetwork PPO, HealthStar PPO, Humana PPO, Integrated Behavioral Health, Intracorp, Liberty Mutual, LifeSynch, Managed Health Network PPO, Mental Health Network, Merit Behavioral Care (Medco) PPO, Metra Health PPO, Physicians Health Services PPO, Preferred Mental Health Mgmt. PPO, Preferred Plan PPO, Principal Health Care PPO, Private Healthcare Systems, Rush Prudential PPO, The Guardian, Tricare, United Behavioral Health PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare of IL PPO, and Value Options.