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Telka Arend-Ritter L.M.S.W., A.C.S.W.
Telka Arend-Ritter Quick Facts
Main Areas: Cognitive-Behavioral, solution focused treatment for anger, depression, anxiety and relationship problemsCareer Focus: Behavioral therapist, educator, author, speaker
Affiliation: N.A.S.W., A.C.S.W.
Telka Arend-Ritter M.S.W., A.C.S.W. A graduate of Michigan State University, practiced individual and group therapy, and facilitated workshops, seminars, and classes for the past 30 years. She was the author and facilitator of an 11 session, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral program designed specifically for the treatment of anger, mood disorders, poor self-confidence, passivity, relationship problems, divorce adjustment, parenting concerns, self-defeating behaviors, and stress.
She now offers telehealth services only, no longer operating out of her East Lansing office. A native of Michigan, Telka and her psychologist husband have one adult daughter who is also a Spartan.
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Telka Arend-Ritter
Telka's Brief Therapy Model:
Transform wounds into wisdom
and pain into purpose.
Inspire others to do the same.
Getting Started With Telka Arend-Ritter
Introduction to Life Healing,
Life Changing,
Life Solutions
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Programs
After traveling the Midwest training other mental health professionals in her short-term, cognitive behavioral approach, Telka decided to offer the same life changing information directly to her patients. The idea of "Life Solutions Stress Management Series" was born.
Telka's unique treatment program has been revised and updated to combine her cognitive-behavioral model with the most recent biological and neurochemical treatment philosophy.
Today, "Telka's Life Solutions" is a successful 11-session group and individual treatment program that addresses the most challenging issues:
* Mood disorders: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD.
* Relationship problems.
* Anger.
* Stress.
* Self-defeating behaviors: eating, spending, shopping.
* Poor self-esteem, passivity.
* Dealing with difficult people.
* Inability to forgive.
* Problems with letting go of the past.
