Roger Gunther
Individual, Marriage and Family Counselor, MSW, LCSW
Roger Gunther has of 40+ years of experience providing individual, marriage and family counseling through an empathetic, non-judgmental, and goal-oriented approach. He is skilled in Gottman-based couples counseling methods for those trying to get their relationships back on track. Roger's clients often describe him 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 facing. He has experience working with individuals dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress management. He works with individual adults, as well as couples and families. Roger currently resides in Edwardsville, IL, with his wife of 42 years. Together they have three children and seven grandchildren.
Personal,
Educational,
and Professional Experience
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois and Missouri
Master of Social Work in Direct Practice (Family Therapy Specialization) from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Trinity College in Deerfield, Illinois
Has completed coursework through Covenant Theological Seminary (PCA) in St. Louis as part of his Masters' degree training
Extensive experience working in assessment, intervention and counseling by telephone for the national insurance Employee Assistance Program of a mental health and substance abuse services company.
Directed 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, a Multi-Disciplinary Hospital Discharge Planning Team, a Home Health Care and Hospice Professional Advisory Committee, an area-wide Mental Health and Aging Network Committee and a Hospice Bereavement Program.