"As a State licensed psychotherapist and nationally certified counselor providing mental health and addictions counseling to patients of all ages and from all walks of life, I believe that each individual is unique and requires services relative to their own specific circumstances, not a one-size-fits-all approach to whatever concerns they present."
"As a life coach and certified hypnotherapist, I apply the same philosophy utilizing a wide variety of proven methods to achieve maximum benefits and positive outcomes from the efforts put forth by the client themselves."
"I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral / Dialectical Behavioral, Behavioral Activation; Object Relations, Humanistic (Person Centered), Psychodynamic / Psychoanalytic, Psychoeducation, and relevant aspects of other therapeutic models."
Ernie holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science Degree in Professional Counseling. He is dually licensed by the State of Wisconsin as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, is Board Certified as a National Certified Counselor, is a Certified Hypnotherapist, was certified by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) as an instructor in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and serves as a Mental Health resource for the Washington County Sheriff's Department Peer Support Program. He has additionally studied Oriental Medicine and other integrative healing modalities. Ernie's life experience is vast and eclectic, holding management positions in healthcare and business environments, time spent in law enforcement and investigative capacities, engineering, financial services, and the military. This collective life exposure allows Ernie to relate to and be ale to empathize with individuals of all ages and from all walks of life. He has conducted numerous trainings, workshops, and seminars in a variety of venues.