Jr Walag

JR Walag
Clinical Counselor
MSW, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Theoretical Orientation:

I work from a strengths-based approach and make every effort to provide a space for individuals to feel supported and safe. I also lean heavily on the systems theory perspective, with the thought that an individual’s behavior (and by extension, belief system, values, coping mechanisms, etc.) are largely formed by many intersecting domains and integrate Psychodynamic theory to help people examine the underlying reasons why they may make decisions or behave the way they do.

Professional Interests:

Suicide Prevention, Veterans Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Re/Adjustment issues, Outreach, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma, Mindfulness, “Whacky” behaviors, Problem-Solving.