Staff biographies for Greg Crisenbery & Paul Popernik
greg Crisenbery, PsyD
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's
Home, First Senior Care, and Hartgrove Hospital.
paul Popernik, LCPC
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.
greg Crisenbery, PsyD
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's
Home, First Senior Care, and Hartgrove Hospital.
paul Popernik, LCPC
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.
| 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 Espansol. Chicago area locations for the Personal Development Group include: Lincoln Park, Evanston, and Skokie. |
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