JEFF SHENK – Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, Level 3 Gottman training completed, Life Recovery Coach, NCC.
If I had to describe myself, I would say I am a peacemaker and a puzzle solver. I will give you tools to understand, manage, and grow through internal and external conflicts. As a puzzle solver, I will help you integrate the pieces of your life into a whole that is stronger and more resilient. I have a strong desire to see others overcome the problems and issues that arise from daily life and relationships.
Marriage is a bold commitment to spend the rest of your life with another person. Many of us come to it unprepared for the challenges it brings. As you prepare for that commitment, I can assist with premarital counseling using the SYMBIS assessment or a more eclectic approach based on the Gottman Seven Principles research. I can also provide help for couples dealing with marital dissatisfaction, conflict, betrayal, sexual addictions, depression, divorce recovery, reconciliation, blended families, anxiety, abuse, preparing for parenthood, parenting challenges, co-parenting when divorced, forgiveness, finding personal and spiritual direction, life changes and adjustments.
As a recovery coach, I work with those in recovery to develop habits and ways of thinking that will help them overcome temptations and obstacles, and to have health and healing not only in their own lives but in their relationships with others. An area of specialty is sex addiction recovery coaching.
I enjoy reading for enrichment and enjoyment. I like the treasure hunt that is geocaching and spending time outdoors. Spending time with my grandchildren is a daily blessing.