Gail L. Gabbert, D.Min., LMFT

Interactions Therapy Center

310 S. Main St., Ste 202

Galena, IL 61036

Phone Number: (815) 777-2850

Email: itc@interactionstherapycenter.com

Is your relationship struggling? Do you think it is too good to leave but too bad to stay?

When this happens, it's easy for well meaning friends to give opinions that may not be right for you. Sometimes an unbiased party can help. If you've tried your best but it's not getting better, let me help.

I may provide education, assign homework or suggest behavioral tasks to help you reach your goals. Let's work it out together.

I am especially well trained in relationship issues such as marital/couple problems, affairs, divorce, remarriage & blended family issues, pre marital counseling, parenting issues, communication, conflict management, financial distress, family of origin issues, childhood trauma, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, sexual dysfunction, workplace issues, stress, life stage changes, coping with crisis, grief and loss, alcohol and drug addiction.

I also have expertise in addictions, especially heroin addiction and abuse of other opiates (prescription medication).

Treatment is usually solution-focused rather than insight-focused – that is, concrete interventions are sought to change unhealthy patterns. Insight frequently comes with change in therapy; rather than preceding it.

The first and second session are primarily designed for assessment purposes. We will gather information about your unique situation and ascertain what you hope to achieve through counseling. Together we will devise a plan that is both attainable and understandable for your unique needs. Treatment concludes as soon as your goals are met.

Gender: Female

Graduate Degree: D.Min.

University: Lutheran School of Theology

Graduate Degree: M.Div.

University: Chicago Theological Seminary

License: LMFT

State Licensed In: IL

Certifications/Awards/Memberships/Publications:

Chicago Center for Family Health