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Roger Gunther

MSW, LCSW Roger Gunther, LCSW
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Adjustment Disorder, Alcohol Use, Communication Issues, Coping Skills,
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Healthlink, Meritain Health,

Introduction

COUNSELING APPROACH Roger's work with individuals addresses many types of concerns including grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions and stress management. He works with college age and older adult clients of all ages, couples and families. He is particularly skilled in working with couples utilizing Gottman based couples counseling methods for those who are trying to get their relationships back on track. Roger has been described as having a calm and caring personality that puts individuals at ease. Roger uses a variety of counseling techniques (including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, psychodynamic, relational, and compassion based therapy) to address the goals, barriers, and symptoms that a client is bringing into counseling. In sessions, Roger is empathetic and non-judgmental while remaining genuine and focused on goals in counseling. This blend of empathy and focus on solutions has enabled him to help clients make important changes while feeling good in counseling. Clients appreciate that Roger focuses on connecting with them, understanding what they are communicating, and making sure they feel safe while still targeting the goals that his clients are aiming to achieve. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE *Over 40 years of experience providing individual, marriage and family counseling in private-practice and agency settings, *Extensive experience working in assessment, intervention and counseling by telephone for an national insurance Employee Assistance Program, mental health and substance abuse services company, *Directed, supervised and provided assessment and counseling services through multiple clinical programs including psychiatric and medical in-patient, child welfare, home health, hospice, community and senior citizens mental health services, *Chaired and served on various committees and treatment teams including, Chaired a Multi-Disciplinary Hospital Discharge Planning Team, Served on a Home Health Care and Hospice Professional Advisory Committee, Co-Chaired an area wide Mental Health and Aging Network Committee and Coordinated a Hospice Bereavement Program. EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS L.C.S.W. in Illinois and Missouri M.S.W. in Direct Practice from Washington University in St. Louis B.A. in Psychology from Trinity College in Deerfield, IL

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #IL: 149-004065 (IL)
  • LCSW #MO: 2000174578 (MO)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Recovery
  • Military/Veterans

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Multi-Faith
  • Interfaith
  • Christian
  • Agnostic
  • Atheist

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Roger Gunther accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Healthlink
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum

Pay out-of-pocket

Roger Gunther has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Virtual Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Roger Gunther accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Roger Gunther is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website.
Does Roger Gunther offer telehealth appointments? Roger Gunther does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Roger Gunther specialize in? Roger Gunther specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, and Trauma.

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