Turning Tides Counseling

Transforming old into new
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The Rev. Cathy Smith, MS,

 

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor,

   National Certified Counselor  

                                

 

  

    

Cathy has over 15 years experience in the counseling field. She received her Masters of Science Degree in Counseling/Human Services from National-Louis University of Elgin, IL in 2001. Cathy became an Ordained Minister through the Universal Life Church of Seattle, Washington in 2007 and has received a Doctorates of Divinity and Metaphysics. She has been studying the Healing Art of Shamanism with the Rev. Robin Tekwelus Youngblood, a Native American Shaman since Spring, 2006 and Hawaiian Huna Healing with Hawaiian Kupuna, the Rev. Nahi'ena'ena Guzman since early Fall, 2008, both from Maui, HI. Cathy received her Bachelors of Arts Degree from Columbia College and an Assoicate of Science Degree from McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, IL.

Cathy has a range of experiences working with individuals and groups in the settings of hospitals, schools, primary care physicians' offices, social service agencies, domestic violence and with the McHenry County Crisis Program.  She has facilitated violence prevention presentations within schools addressing issues such as bullying, dating violence, family violence and discrimination issues, speaking with over 8000 students, grades K-12.  In past, she has volunteered her services with the Girl Scouts of America, The Breakthroughs for Youth at Risk Program and assisted in various non-for-profit fundraisers. 

 

Turning Tides Counseling

815 679-6990

615 Hilltop Blvd
McHenry IL 60050
 
 
 
 

Mission Statement
"Assisting you into peaceful and harmonious living.  To lead our youth into choosing life-fulfilling choices."

 

 
 
 
 
 

 Men / Women / Youth (Ages 8+)

 Individual / Couples / Marital / Family

 

 Coping Strategies / Stress Management

 Improve Communication  Behavior  Modification

 Parent-Child Relationships

 Pre-Marital Counseling

 Divorce Adjustment

 

 Spiritual Counseling

  
 
 
Flexible Hours - Days, Evenings & Weekends
 

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* Have you discovered that your life has not been what you dreamed it could become?

 

 

 * Has life stressors or unexpected trauma caused you to feel stuck and left feeling no          matter what you do, history seems to be repeating itself? 


                                                                        If so, call me.


 * We can work together to find a way to heal from the past and transform the memories of pain and sorrow into healing and personal growth.

 


 * In order to move forward in our lives... to live our dreams... we must put the tides to rest by gently healing from our past.

 
 

 

   
Law of Attraction Support Groups
 
 Held at the Congregational Unitarian Church Parsonage, 113 E. South Street, Woodstock, IL.  All donations go to the church.  Please call 815-679-6990 for more information.
 
Control Depression, Anxiety and Insomnia Without Medication:
 
Turning Tides is excited to announce the Alpha-Stim 100, a microcurrent & cranial electrotherapy stimulator:
 
The Alpha-Stim 100 was developed by a neurobiologist Dr. Daniel L. Kirsch. When used it will increase the release of Serotonin, which decreases symptoms of depression and anxiety.