About

Hi. My name is Dr. VanBockel and I’m a licensed mental health counselor. I have a PhD in health psychology and I have been working with all ages for over 20 years. I have worked with adolescents, adults, couples and families. My strength when helping people is helping them identify their strengths to improve quality of life by managing their anxiety, panic, depression, grief/loss, family issues, stages of life transitions and other challenges such as trauma and life stressors.
I believe that it is my role to support you and help you look at options to deal with your struggles and daily challenges that you have identified. I believe everyone has strengths and skills to make changes in their life and I will help recognize and use these strengths to look for options
I’m a down to earth person, non-judgmental, provide an empathetic and safe environment. My techniques include strategies from Reality Therapy, Client-Centered Therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Family Systems theories. My approach is individualized based on your needs
I’m a good listener and have a sense of humor with interaction in my practice. It can be a big step to start therapy and it has to be a good fit. If you decide my style is not a fit for you I will encourage you to let me know. And do the best to help you find support that works as this process is about making sure that you have what you need and I encouraged open and honest communication.
I am looking forward to working with you.
Dr Fran

SPECIALTIES
1)Anxiety stressed
2)Trauma
3)Depression
4)Anger management

Also experienced in:
Relationship issues, family conflicts, self-esteem, coping with life changes, caregiver issues and communication problems

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solutions-Focused Therapy and Trauma Focus Therapy

Years of experience is: 20

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Children (6 To 10)
  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Child Or Adolescent
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples
  • Individuals

Years in Practice

20 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health
  • Code: 101YP2500X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Professional

Credentials

  • Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LPC-MH LPC-MH2221 Verify SD
LPC 1154 Verify SD

Practice Locations

105 N Exene St # 17

Gettysburg, SD 57442-1104

Phone Number: (605) 765-2164