Clinician's Sex/Gender
Male
Shawn Tessmer
NCC (National Certified Counselor)
About
My name is Shawn Tessmer, I am a Christ Follower, a husband of one wife, a father, and a mental health counselor. I became a Christian at age 17 after a High School classmate witnessed the Gospel to me. Shortly after becoming born again The Lord placed a call on my life to work as a counselor.
For client’s who opt into Christian Counseling, I seek to assess where they are in their spiritual maturity; and to use Biblical concepts and scripture appropriate to where they are in their sanctification.
I have a down-to-earth counseling approach. I was raised in Iowa in a farming family. In being myself, I bring the homey, warm, and pragmatic approach learned from my working class roots. I am also willing to lovingly push my clients when I feel they are stalling in their growth or when holiness issues are present.
I certainly hope to be privileged with the opportunity to walk with you toward seeking emotional and spiritual health.
Provider details
Handicap Accessible
No
Cities
- Sandwich
- Plano
- Somonauk
- Sheridan
- Newark
Counties
- DeKalb
- Kane County
- La Salle
- Kendall
- Grundy
ZIPs
- 60548
- 60545
- 60551
- 60541
- 60537
Teleheath
Yes
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- IL
- IA
- CO
- MO
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Other Sessions
- Couples Sessions
- Telehealth
Psychological Testing
No
Ages
- Adolescent (13-17)
- Adult (18-70)
- Senior (70+)
Special Populations
- Ministry Leaders
- Healthcare Workers
- Pastors/Missionaries and their spouse/children
- First Responders
Talk Therapies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Eclectic
Strengths
- Substance abuse
- Self esteem
- Men’s issues
- Faith Struggles
- Spiritual struggles
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Yes
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Yes
Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session
Yes
Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?
No
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Problem focused approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient
Payment Methods Accepted
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- UMR
- TriCare
- Humana
- Optum
Do you accept payment plans
Yes
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
No
Educational History
- School:University of Northern Iowa
- Degree:Undergrad
- School:Argosy University
- Degree:Undergrad
Years In Practice
8
License Numbers
- Name:State License
- Number:180.014145
- State:
- IA
- Name:State License
- Number:127760
- State:
- IN
- Name:Malpractice Insurance
- Number:0674929716
- State:
- IL
- IA
- CO
- MO
Professional Associations
- AACC
Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?
Yes
Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?
Yes
Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?
Yes
Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?
Yes
Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?
Yes
