Crisenbery & Popernik: psychologist, seminar & therapy providers

In this site, you can find a psychologist, counselor, training for business management, and seminars for therapy professionals. Seminar information is available for anger management, workplace ethics, diversity training, emotional management, and increasing your emotional IQ. Psychotherapy is available for stress, ADD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, marital and relationship issues, PTSD, and abuse issues. Family treatment is available; tambien terapia en Espanol. Chicago area locations for the Personal Development Group include: Lincoln Park, Evanston, Lakeview, and Skokie.

Greg is a clinical psychologist in practice since 1996 providing psychotherapy to couples and individuals in Chicago, Evanston & Skokie. Seminars developed by Dr. Crisenbery include: Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Management, and professional trainings for anger management. He has a strong background in helping others cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. Greg was certified in EMDR treatment in 1996 and continues to use this therapy to assist others cope with anxiety and loss. His orientation acknowledges the need to address issues on all levels physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Alternative therapies, including diet, nutritional supplements, Cranial Electro Stimulation (CES), and meditation, are available. Greg brings a direct, practical style of communication to his work and enjoys humor to help maintain perspective. Dr. Crisenbery received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. He has worked at the North Chicago VA Medical Center, Uhlich Children'sHome, First Senior Care, and Hartgrove Hospital.

Paul has honed his therapeutic skills from over 12 years of experience working with developmental disorders, chronic mental illness, trauma treatment (physical and sexual abuse), as well as other psychological stresses brought on by life circumstances. He has provided therapy and developed treatment programs for adults, couples, families, children and adolescents in both English and Spanish. He continues to work with each of these populations as part of the Personal Development Group. The clients Paul works with seek compassionate support dealing with a variety of issues ranging from depression and anxiety, stress related to changes in relationships/ family/work, or concerns about changing old patterns that seem to hold them back from feeling happy and fulfilled. In working with his clientele, understanding how emotions, thoughts and physical health each impact one’s well-being and current emotional state are part of the treatment process. Understanding the context of one’s issues is another aspect of the treatment process. Finally, developing and applying skills to effectively bring about change in one’s life is the final stage of treatment. The cliché is “treatment is a process.” But, the real truth is that treatment is an opportunity for personal growth, contentment and ultimately happiness. It is this philosophy that drives Paul’s therapeutic approach.

Catherine has been in practice since 2000 focusing her work primarily with children, teens and young adults. As an art therapist she utilizes creative media, at a level comfortable for her clients, to assist them in working through challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, life changes and behavior management. Catherine believes that the key to a positive outcome in therapy is the establishment of a trusting supportive relationship with the therapist wherein an individual can feel comfortable exploring their vulnerabilities while building upon their strengths. She works with her clients to explore the origins of their vulnerabilities and develop strategies to work with them or overcome them. Although not integral to the treatment process, clients are encouraged to explore the creative process of art making as an alternative route towards healing.