THE TRANSFIGURATION COUNSELING TEAM
At Transfiguration Counseling, we believe that the therapy space is sacred space. The journey of transformation and healing that happen in therapy is an unfolding process of growth that the client and clinician embark on together. We are passionate about this and we emphatically declare that your story matters.
Collectively, we offer over a decade of experience and we specialize in a wide range of mental health concerns and therapy approaches. What truly inspires and motivates us is seeing clients grow – spiritually, mentally, and emotionally – and embark on the journey that leads to healing and recovery.
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Matt Riegel, EdS, LAPC Candidate
Matt is a therapist with extensive experience working at Christian counseling centers, college counseling centers, and intensive outpatient centers. He is an expert working with depression and anxiety, and specializes in third-wave cognitive behavior therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, and various experiential approaches. His experience includes treating children and adolescents with ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.
He also has successfully treated and worked with adolescents, couples, emerging adults, and adults with life and career transitions, depression and anxiety, addictions, and trauma. Upon request, Matt also includes Christian spirituality in the therapy space. Matt is passionate about fly fishing, bookbinding, and Cistercian spirituality.
773-367-9414 // matt@transfigurationcounseling.com
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Carol Howard, BA, CADC II
Carol is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC II) with over 12 years of experience working in out-patient, court-mandated, and medication-assisted facilities, as well as residential settings. She is both certified as a Medication Assisted Treatment Counselor, and she is certified in Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), which is a systemic, cognitive behavioral approach that reduces relapse in both juvenile and adult criminal offenders by increasing moral reasoning. MRT also treats a wide range of issues including substance abuse, domestic violence, and trauma.
Carol has a BA in Psychology from Argosy University, and she is currently enrolled at Northcentral University completing a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Carol provides both group and individual counseling for addictions, as well as family and couple counseling. Carol is married with two children and she enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as kayaking and crafts.
470-228-2071 // carol@transfigurationcounseling.com
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Dr. Gerry Crete, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Gerry is a therapist specializing in therapy for individuals, couples and families; he is the founder and president of Transfiguration Counseling and is an EMDR certified therapist who specializes in the treatment of trauma and anxiety disorders. His doctoral dissertation focused on the treatment of male survivors of sexual trauma. He also has extensive experience working with substance and behavioral addictions.
Dr. Crete is also a marriage and family therapist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and couples. He has additional experience working with seminarians, priests, and religious.
678-612-6984 // gerry@transfigurationcounseling.com
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TRANSFIGURATION PARTNERS
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