Two divisions: Personal Services includes counseling to help clients increase their life satisfaction by changing their interpretations of difficult situations. The Business Services division helps local businesses and orgnizations increase employee productivity.
Keywords: counseling, stress, productivity, anxiety, depression, marital counseling, trauma, hypnosis, hypnotherapy
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
This is my seventh year providing counseling services. I opened my own private practice, Changing Habits, in July 2008.
What is your primary product or service?
The Personal Services division of Changing Habits, LLC provides counseling and life planning services. The Business Services division offers workshops and training programs for businesses designed to increase company productivity.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have always been fascinated by human behavior and the power our opinions have in determining how we deal with situations.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
My practice helps my clients understand that troubling feelings and opinions are habits...things we do, believe, and feel automatically without thinking about it. Our problems arise based on how we interpret a given situation. Often times, our interpretation is based on early life experiences. We work to resolve these past barriers.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One site conveniently located close to downtown Appleton.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From the intersection of Wisconsin Ave and Richmond Street, go two blocks north on Richmond. Turn left onto Hawes Avenue at the Citgo gas station. The street address is 1030 West Hawes Ave., about three blocks in on your right side.
What type of payments do you accept?
I am a provider for many local health insurance plans. I also offer a sliding fee scale. Payment can be by check or major credit cards.
Which areas do you service?
Counseling services: stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, anger mangement, trauma. Life Planing services. Business services: employee productivity, candidate assessment, critical incident mangement.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I am the founder and president of Changing Habits, LLC.
What are your hours of operation?
Mon-Thur: 9am to 8pm, Fri: 9am to 6pm, Sat: 10am to 3pm. Phone service 24 hours a day.