Meet the Counselors—Sandwich

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Tim Buhrt, Psy.D.

Dr. Buhrt has been involved in clinical practice since 1990, and is the Director of the Sandwich office of Centennial Counseling. Tim received his Doctor of Psychology degree from Rosemead School of Psychology in La Mirada, California, where he obtained specialized training in the provision of individual psychotherapy and psychological assessment. He received his Master of Arts from Wheaton College with a clinical focus in marriage and family therapy. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with membership in the American Psychological Association.

Dr. Buhrt has a wide range of clinical training and experience that enables him to work with children, adolescents and adults. Tims areas of special interest include working with persons who struggle with depression, anxiety, marital conflict, relational loss, and previous traumatic experiences. In addition, Tim specializes in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Tim has developed clinical and educational programs to assist school officials, parents and persons with ADHD in managing the syndrome.

Education is another important way in which Tim assists others in growth and development. He is an Adjunct Professor at Judson College, teaching undergraduate classes in Psychological Tests & Measurements and in Life Span Development. Dr. Buhrt also provides clinical training and supervision for doctoral level students from Wheaton College. In addition, Tim enjoys the opportunity to speak to school, community and church groups on a variety of mental health issues.
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Anne Barsch, M.A., LMFT

Anne Barsch is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families through life's struggles and transitions. Her goal is to provide new tools for communicating more effectively, for improving relationships, and for healing past hurts.

Anne obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development Family Studies and a Master of Arts degree in Human Development: Family Life Education. As a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists, Anne stays connected with current trends and new research in the field of marriage and family therapy. She also serves on the membership committee for the Illinois Association for Marriage and Family Therapists.

Anne brings a diverse background of experience, working with college students in both public and private settings as a Student Affairs Administrator over the past 8 years. Additionally, she facilitated groups for Rebuilding Marriages and provided Premarital Counseling.

Areas of interest include Premarital and Marriage Counseling, Parenting and Family Issues, Life Transitions, and work with teens and young adults.
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Amy Heiman, M.S., LCPC

Amy Heiman received her Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana State University and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Iowa. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Amy has provided clinical services in a variety of settings, including outpatient counseling, adolescent partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, schools, and in an employee assistance program.

Amy enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couple, and family therapy. Amys areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, grief and loss issues, adolescents, divorce and remarriage, play therapy with children, womens issues, and infertility/adoption. Amy has developed and presented educational programs on various issues including parenting, self-esteem, communication and stress management.

Amy believes in being proactive by providing people with the life skills necessary to lead healthy, productive lives and welcomes the opportunity to speak to local school, community and church organizations on a variety of issues related to family relationships and personal growth.
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Jon Hsieh, M.S.W., LCSW

Jon Hsieh (pronounced She) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Jon received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Wheaton College and his Masters of Social Work from the Loyola University of Chicago School of Social Work.

Jon has more than seventeen years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents and children struggling with a variety of issues, relationship conflicts, changes, and transitions throughout the life cycle. Jon has extensive experience doing group work with adults and adolescents, combining prevention and psychoeducational learning with creative and experiential approaches.

Jon has worked with individuals and groups referred through the DuPage County court system who struggle with anger and conduct issues. He taught anger management and fair fighting techniques to adolescents who found themselves involved with Alternative To Suspension Programs at local Junior and Senior High Schools in DuPage County. Jon has also worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker and as a Police Social Worker, providing assessment and crisis intervention services to individuals, couples and families in the community.

Areas of special interest include grief and loss issues, anxiety, depression (including often-neglected male depression), marital issues, divorce recovery, blended families, domestic violence, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, anger management, obsessive-compulsive disorder and ADD/ADHD assessment and treatment.
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