Posting a review of my services is your right as a client and it is entirely up to you to decide whether you wish to write a review. But I gently discourage clients from posting reviews of my practice for the reasons below. 1. The National Association of Social Worker's Code of Ethics states that it is unethical for me to solicit testimonials: Social workers should not engage in solicitation of testimonial endorsements (including solicitation of consent to use a client’s prior statement as a testimonial endorsement) from current clients or from other people who, because of their particular circumstances, are vulnerable to undue influence. NASW Code of Ethics, 1996, Revised 2008, 4.07.b Since you may decide to return to therapy with me at a later date, I do not request testimonials from people who have ended therapy with me. 2. Unlike other business owners who may respond to their online reviews, as a clinical social worker, I must provide confidentiality to my clients. This means I am restricted from responding in any way that acknowledges whether someone has been in my care. 3. If we work together, I hope we can discuss your feelings about our work directly and in person. This may not always feel comfortable, but discussion of your positive and negative reactions to our work can be an important part of your therapy. If we are not a good match, I'm always happy to help you find a therapist who better suits you. 4. If you do write something about my practice on an online review site, note that this is a public forum. To preserve your privacy, consider using a pseudonym that is not linked to your regular email address or friend networks. 5. If you believe that I (or any licensed mental health professional) have done something harmful, consider contacting your state licensing board to make a formal complaint. This may protect other consumers of therapy services. Be aware that details of your therapy may come up if there is a formal investigation.

Being a therapist isn’t just a job to me. It is a calling. I love what I do, and there is nothing more rewarding than helping others and being part of their journey. It is my mission to heal hearts, promote self discovery, comfort those that grieve, walk alongside trauma survivors, provide useful coping strategies and help my clients restore, renew and reveal brighter and more fulfilling lives. All are welcome in my practice and I ensure an accepting and safe therapy experience for all in the LGBTQIA comm.

counseling specializing in adult and teen needs. Also, work-related EAP

It is our goal as an agency to provide you with a sense of empowerment in all areas of your life. It is our belief that empowerment is the underlying result of our agency motto; “Multiply Your Strengths.” In helping you multiply your strengths, we want to “meet you where you are at.” This means that we understand, the change process begins at different times and in various situations for every individual. We want to help you accomplish your goal regarding substance use. We are not a twelve-step agency, although we do believe clients should seek community support from various places including the many Anonymous programs and the SMART program. Your counseling sessions will include discussions of programs that are available in our area and we will use tools from various programs including 12-step, SMART, and Moderation Management. The agency uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) as our theoretical base. The MI helps us “meet you where you are at” and helps you establish your goals. It also helps with engagement in the counseling process as you are the most important person in the room and MI is “all about you.” CBT is used to provide rational thinking skills in all areas of your life. When we use rational thinking we are able to act rather than react. A well thought out act generally leads to more positive outcomes than reacting. Or, as several historical figures has stated, “fail to plan, plan to fail.” During your time at Abacus Evaluations, we will help you develop a comprehensive chemical use change plan that is designed by you. Your designing the plan makes it a plan that fits your specific needs. You will be provided with relapse prevention skills and new insight into thinking patterns that affect your life. Again, I want to thank you for choosing Abacus Evaluations. I know there are many agencies you could choose from so thank you for allowing us to help you “Multiply Your Strengths.” Steven R. Durant, AAS, LADC Owner, Director, and Counselor Phone: 402-281-0812 Fax: 402-281-0814 [email protected] www.abacusevaluations.com

Life has its challenges for which we can sometimes benefit from the guidance and counsel of others. My mission is to provide you with a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental atmosphere in which to explore your feelings, personal concerns, and goals. I will assist you in developing and implementing a plan to learn ways to identify, address, and soar above life's various landscapes as you progress from where you are to where you'd like to be. Please see website for additional services and more information: www.jewellcounseling.com