Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

I create a safe but challenging environment for my patients in which they can identify and explore their issues. I provide individuals with educational information regarding their issues and assist them in understanding and processing this information. I believe in the incredible power of the mind and the magnificence of the human spirit. I believe with guidance we all have the ability to identify issues. I believe we all have the power to change our thoughts/behaviors. I also believe we each have the potential to heal and the capability to rebuild. I believe psychotherapy, cognitive retraining and hypnosis can assist individuals in achieving a happy, healthy and balanced life.

As each individual is unique it is often necessary to utilize techniques from a variety of styles. I feel comfortable utilizing an eclectic approach based upon my patient's needs. I draw techniques and materials from cognitive behavioral approaches a well as hypnosis, dream work, insight orientated and educational models of therapy.

With 11 years of experience in the field of psychology, I specialize in treating individuals with neurological and physical impairments. I assist individuals, couples and their families in dealing with adjustment issues related to brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis etc. Following serious injury or illness anxiety and depression are common for the individual and the family members.

I attended the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana for my undergraduate work in psychology graduating with honors. I completed my graduate work at Northern Illinois University, again graduating with honors in counseling. I completed an internship in neuropsychology at Rockford Memorial Hospital. I continued to work in the neuropsychology department at VanMatre Health South Rehabilitation Center until 2002 when I began my private practice.  I am certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois. I am also a certified hypnotherapist. I am a member of the American Counseling Association, Illinois Counseling Association, International Society for Mental Health Online and Illinois Mental Health Association. I have worked in a variety of settings providing assessment and treatment to children, adults, couples and families.

I have personal knowledge of how to effectively cope with tragedy and manage pain. I sustained a spinal cord injury 16 years ago which resulted in quadriplegia. I have progressed from total paralysis to walking with a cane. I have learned how to access and utilize the incredible power of the mind to reduce suffering and pain. I have strategies and techniques that can help individuals and their family members cope with the many changes that follow a serious illness or injury.

M.S., Edu. Northern Illinois University 
Dekalb, Illinois
Major: Psychology
Concentration: Community agency counseling
Certification: G.P.A. 3.8/4.0

B.S., University of Illinois
Champaign/Urbana Illinois
Major: Psychology
Concentration : Child welfare and family crisis
Certification: G.P.A 3.6/4.0 major

Please feel free to contact my office with questions or to schedule an appointment to begin to improve the quality of your life. I am available for email, chat, audiovisual, and phone counseling.

Office:
Behavioral Medicine and Neuropsycological Associates LLC.
6973 Redansa Drive
Rockford IL 61108
E-mail: cynthia@asktheinternettherapist.com
Website: www.bmnaonline.com 
Phone: 815-397-2224
Fax: 815-397-2225

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Chronic Pain and Alternative Treatment Options
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