About Us
We are a counseling business specializing in the treatment of those struggling with gambling and their family members. We are a private practice counseling business. We are small and committed to providing excellent customer service. We are committed to making sure that your experience at Peace and Power Counseling is a positive, improving time. We currently have one therapist on staff. Gina Fricke, owner and therapist.
Our Approach
Our counseling is specifically designed to fit the needs of each individual client. We know that the most successful approach to helping those struggling with the above problems is through an individualized treatment plan, one-on-one counseling, with a strong family component. Many of our clients travel to us to receive the help they need.
Peace and Power Counseling offers gambling treatment for those who are struggling with a gambling problem. These services are provided by a gambling treatment therapist with over 22 years of experience working with gamblers and their family members. This generally includes one or two sessions per week in a one-on-one setting. These sessions are individualized, and services are based on the goal of the client. We are here to help you reach your goal for your gambling. We do regularly suggest homework or out-of-session work to help you progress toward your goals as efficiently as possible.
Compulsive Spending or Shopping
Peace and Power Counseling offers counseling for compulsive spending or shopping; this can include shoplifting. This generally includes one or two sessions per week in a one-on-one setting. We structure your therapy to help you reach your goals regarding your spending.
Relationship Problems
Peace and Power Counseling offers Gottman marriage counseling, which involves a research-based, effective process that includes a three-session assessment, 90-minute sessions, and a proven skill development approach to making your marriage better. We will use the assessment process to help you reach your goals effectively and efficiently. These sessions are usually offered on a once-a-week basis.
Grief and Loss
Peace and Power Counseling offers grief and loss counseling to help you move through the painful emotions of loss. The approach we take defines grief as anything you would have liked to be different, better or more; or anything that has gotten in the way of your hopes, dreams or expectations. You will learn you are not alone in your grief and that there are specific steps to take that will lead you to move through the pain of the loss or losses you have experienced. This service is generally offered in individual sessions and sometimes offered in a group setting.
Depression and Anxiety
Peace and Power Counseling offers counseling or depression and anxiety. We take a cognitive behavioral approach to these conditions. Many people who are suffering depression and anxiety can change their sleep, social functioning and or ability to cope by making small shifts in their thinking and behavior. We use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy which is a skill set that can be very helpful in managing anxiety and depression symptoms. We also use some ego state therapy in our work to help you reparent yourself and today receive some of the compassion that you may not have received in your childhood or younger years. These sessions are generally offered once or twice a week and are based on your individual goals.
Payment Options
Gambling Treatment — Our services are here to help you put your life back together, not cause you further strife through expensive fees.
As a family member or friend, while your gambler is attending treatment at Peace & Power Counseling, all of your sessions are free.
All Other Services — All of our other counseling services are paid for by private pay or insurance.
Our promise: We’ll work with you and your finances to make sure that the fees we charge are affordable, up-front and fair.