Services from The Better Institute
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Individual & Couples Counseling
Individual Therapy
All of our therapists offer individual therapy. We work with adolescents and adults. All of our therapists offer daylight and evening availability to help meet the needs of their clients. The following are a list of our specialty areas:
Anxiety
Depression
Problem Gambling and Gaming
OCD
Stress Management
Relationship Issues
PTSD
Grief and Loss
Couples Therapy
At The Better Institute, we offer couples counseling with a heavy emphasis on the Gottman Method. The goals of the Gottman Method include increasing closeness addressing conflict productively, and building a life of shared meaning together. The Gottman Method involves customizing principles from the research to each couple’s particular patterns and challenges. After their initial session, couples can take the Gottman Relationship Check. This assessment measures a number of categories and helps to identify areas of strength and weakness. The results are used to establish a plan with the couple so that they are getting the most out of their therapeutic experience.
The Better Institute offers both in-person and teletherapy options when appropriate as determined by the clinician.
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Programs at The Better Institute®
Problem Gambling Support
The Better Institute has made it a focus to help as many people as possible that experience gambling harms; including individuals, partner/spouses, and the family.
Back in the Game®
ROB BUMBACO LCSW, CMC
SPORTS PERFORMANCE PROGRAM HELPING ATHLETES DEVELOP THE MENTAL SKILLS TO TAKE THEIR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Powered Up®
MATT MISSAR LCSW, IGDC
Ready to improve your relationship with video games? The Powered Up Program can help.
First Responder Support at The Better Institute®
APRIL CONDEMI MS, LPC
COUNSELING SERVICES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, CERTIFIED CLINICAL TRAUMA PROFESSIONAL
Marriage Marathons at The Better Institute®
Robin Witt MS, LPC
INTENSIVE COUPLES THERAPY UTILIZING TECHNIQUES BASED ON DECADES OF RESEARCH BY DR. JOHN GOTTMAN
Jody Bechtold
LCSW, CEO
Jody brings over 30 years of experience to The Better Institute. She is a professional coach, Gambling Addiction Expert, International Speaker and Trainer, and MBTI Certified Facilitator.
Robert Bumbaco
LCSW, COO
Rob brings over 20 years of experience to The Better Institute. He is a former Division 1 hockey athlete, at-risk behavioral coach, and clinical social worker.
April Condemi
LPC, Director of Trauma Informed Care
April brings over 10 years of experience to The Better Institute. She is the Director of Trauma Informed Care and is a professional resource for First Responders.
Robin Witt
LPC, Director of Relationship Dynamics
Robin brings over 15 years of experience to The Better Institute. She is an expert on family relationships and dynamics.
Matt Missar
LCSW, IGDC
Matt is a clinician with The Better Institute. He values working with individuals of all ages and specializes in working with younger individuals regarding stress, anxiety, and problematic gaming.
Tara Smith
LCSW, ICGC-I
Tara is a clinician with The Better Institute who works with individuals and with couples. She specializes in addiction, trauma, and working with the LGBTQIA community.
Amanda Maple
PhD, LPC, ICGC-I, NCC
Amanda has over 20 years of experience in psychiatric-related fields. She works with adults and specializes in brain-related mental illnesses, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.
Amanda Silva
LCSW
Amanda Silva, LCSW, is a dedicated therapist with seven years of experience in the behavioral health field, committed to helping individuals build practical skills and deeper self-awareness.