Dr. Mik Ludwig, Private Practice
Mission: To offer positively oriented, scientifically integrative, and spiritually sensitive direction, counseling, and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
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Treatment Philosophy
I base my psychological approach to my life and work upon the saying, “Integration is Healing” (integration est sanitas). What this means is that I approach direction, counseling, and psychotherapy as powerful means of assisting others in achieving cognitive and emotional wholeness via an Integrative Approach.
From the standpoint of the directee, client, or patient, this Integrative Approach refers to a process of seeking clarity and insight regarding life events and/or conditions in order to eventually arrive at a place of understanding, authenticity, and ultimate transcendence of said events and/or conditions. Additionally, Integration refers to a process of becoming a “whole person” fully capable of both thinking and feeling ways of understanding and being.
From the standpoint of the clinician, this Integrative Approach refers to a healing posture that is not limited to one methodology, but which remains open to taking what is best from each school and applying them prescriptively to each individual dynamic encountered within each unique therapeutic engagement. The Integrative Clinician is trained to utilize the method and/or intervention that can serve as the “best fit” for each particular situation, and s/he avoids the typical “die hard” devotion to any one particular psychological orientation.
Additionally, my approach can be described as Evidence Based, meaning that I utilize only those techniques and interventions that have been scientifically validated; and Reality Focused, which refers to a posture that seeks to uncover the deeper nuances of a situation and/or condition in order to arrive at its essential truth, and to achieve ultimate clarity regarding a pathway to healing and integration.
Treatment Outline
Client Profiles
Individuals, Couples, and Families
Services
Life Direction
Solution-Focused Counseling
Integrative Psychotherapy
Clinical Supervision & Consultation
Areas of Specialization
Adjustment disorders, addictions, anxiety, bereavement, depression, identity crises, personality issues, relational problems, sexuality, spirituality, and trauma.
Treatment Approach
Positive - Integrative - Prescriptive
Theoretical Orientations
Psychodynamic - Cognitive/Behavioral - Existential - Family Systems
Fee Structure
Regular Session: $90 per hour
Emergency Session: $125 per hour
Off Site Visit: $150 per hour
Telephone Consultations: Pro-rated by 15 minute segments
Dr. Mik Ludwig, PhD
Dr. Mik Ludwig is a psychotherapist, author, and humanitarian whose work focuses upon research, publication, presentation, and application regarding the concepts of the Philosophy of Mind, the Optimal Psychology, Psychotherapy Integration, and the Psychology of Religion in order to contribute to the promotion of the health and wellbeing of "selves and systems."
As a psychotherapist, he owns a thriving private practice where he provides positively oriented, scientifically integrative, and spiritually sensitive direction, counseling, and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
As an author, Dr. Mik provides research, publication, and presentation regarding the the concepts of the Philosophy of Mind, Optimal Psychology, Psychotherapy Integration, and the Psychology of Religion via the Institute for Integrative Counseling & Psychotherapy.
As a Humanitarian, he serves as founder and administrator of The Saint Michael Relief Fund, a charitable effort that responds to international, domestic, and local disasters and/or crises with financial aid and/or direct service interventions.
Dr. Mik's preparation for these endeavors has included undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate education in theology (GTh), behavioral science/psychology (BS), counseling (MS), and counselor education and supervision (PhD). He is also a veteran of the military and regional police service.
Dr. Mik's academic honors include graduations magna cum laude, cum laude, and summa cum laude respectively, as well as lifetime memberships within Psi Chi, the National Honor Society for Psychology, and Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit National Honor Society.
He is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor, and he holds/has held memberships within the American Psychological Association (APA), The American Counseling Association (ACA), and many other psychological and social science organizations.
Confidential Treatment Inquiry Form
1) This procedure is designed to streamline the enrollment process and to ensure that all prospective directees, clients, or patients have been properly informed regarding our treatment philosophy, theortetical orientation, and policies/procedures.
2) Filling out this form in no way guarantees that one will be accepted into treatment.
3) Information submitted on this page will be treated as confidential, unless it includes: A) a threat to harm oneself; B) a threat to harm someone else; or C) information related to a crime committed against a minor.
4) The current wait time is approximately 2-4 weeks. If your situation is severe, please continue to seek care via other venues (hospitals, clinics, agencies). This agency assumes responsibiity for only those cases which have been formally accepted.
5) Prospective directees, clients, or patients will be contacted personally via phone in order to schedule an initial consultation, or to discuss referral options.
OBJECTIVE:
Continued research, publication, presentation, and application regarding the concepts of the Philosophy of Mind, Optimal Psychology, Psychotherapy Integration, and the Psychology of Religion in order to contribute to the promotion of the health and wellbeing of "selves and systems."
ACADEMIC PREPARATION:
Ph.D. in Counseling, Loyola University Maryland
Concentration: Counselor Education and Supervision
M.S. in Counseling, Loyola College in Maryland
Concentration: Clinical Pastoral Counseling
M.A. studies in Psychoanalysis. The Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis
Concentration: Modern Psychoanalysis
B.S. in Behavioral Science and Psychology, York College of Pennsylvania
Concentration: Clinical/Research Psychology
Diploma, Police Academy Graduate, Harrisburg Area Community College
Concentration: Police Science
Diploma, Graduate of Theology, Full Gospel Bible Institute, Coatesville, PA
Concentration: Biblical Theology
Diploma, Texas State Board of Education
Concentration: High School Studies
Attended Red Lion Area School District, Red Lion, PA
Concentration: Elementary and Middle School Studies
RESEARCH SKILLS:
• Utilized both quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis programs
• Qualitative analysis with specialization in Phenomenology
• Psycho-theoretical survey and formulation
RESEARCH PUBLISHED, SUBMITTED OR IN PREPARATION:
Dissertation: Constructing the Masculine Crucible: A Hermeneutic Phenomenology Christian Men in Deconstruction and Re-Integration
Books: Optimal Psychology: The Integrative Psychotherapist in Theory and Praxis (Academic – In Process)
Journey to Wholeness: Psychospiritual Perspectives on Emotional Health and Wellbeing (Self Help – In Process)
Articles: The Constituents of a Pastoral Approach to Counseling and Psychotherapy.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
Helping Helpers: A Brief Seminar Addressing Teacher Burn-out, Compassion Fatigue, and Spiritual Crisis. Presented on 21 August 2008 at Precious Blood Spiritual Center, Columbia, PA.
Freemasonry: What Catholics Need to Know: Presented on 12 October 2006 at the Saint Patrick Cathedral Hall of the Knights of Columbus, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
LANGUAGES:
• Fluency in English
• Conversational in Spanish
• Familiarity with German and Latin
ACADEMIC HONORS:
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Loyola College in Maryland
• Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit National Honor Society, Lifetime Inductee
• Graduated Cum Laude, York College of Pennsylvania
• Psi Chi, National Honor Society for Psychology, Lifetime Inductee
• Departmental Honors, York College of Pennsylvania Behavioral Sciences Department
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Full Gospel Bible Institute
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
The Saint Michael Relief Fund, Red Lion, Pennsylvania (2010 - Present)
Administration of an emergency relif fund dedicated to responding to international, domestic, and local disasters and/or crises with financial aid and/or direct service interventions.
Institute for Integrative Counseling & Psychotherapy, Red Lion, Pennsylvania (2008 - Present)
The publication and presentation of personal research regarding the Philosophy of Mind, Optimal Psychology, Psychotherapy Integration, and the Psychology of Religion.
Private Practice, Counseling & Psychotherapy, Red Lion, Pennsylvania (2006-Present)
The private practice of Life Direction, Solution-Focused Counseling, and Integrative Psychotherapy; providing supervision and consultation services to associate clinicians.
Capital Region Counseling Office of Catholic Charities, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (2005-2006)
Provided counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families as an outpatient psychotherapist. Treatment foci included psychotic, mood, personality, anxiety, adjustment, and co-occurring disorders.
Perry Point Veterans Hospital, Perry Point, Maryland (2005)
Served as a counseling and chaplain intern with Pastoral Care Services. Provided spiritual and psychological care to patients and their families via the modalities of pastoral care, counseling, and psychotherapy.
Philhaven Behavioral Health Services, Mount Gretna, PA (2004)
Provided in-patient direct care services as a member of an adult in-patient milieu team. Conducted 1:1 and group therapy sessions, managed behavioral crises and provided life space assistance to patients.
Professional Student (2000-2003)
Northeastern Regional Police, Mount Wolf, PA (1996-2000)
Served as an act 120 certified police officer with additional certifications as a field training officer (FTO), tactical officer, firearms instructor, tactical baton instructor, defensive tactics instructor and mountain bike officer. Special interest in police psychology and chaplaincy.
Professional Student (1994-1996)
Free Methodist Church of North America, Indianapolis, IN (1993-1994)
Served as a licensed/ordained minister and church planter for the denomination.
Full Gospel Assemblies International, Coatesville, PA (1992-1993)
Served in the office of Evangelist as an Itinerant Minister, and Guest Preacher for more than 40 churches of various denominations.
Eastside Assembly of God, York, PA (1990-1992)
Served as Pastor of Worship. Coordinated all aspects of the church’s praise and worship activities. Led services as song/praise leader. Assisted Senior Pastor with ministerial duties such as church management and pastoral care.
Provident Enterprises, Hellam, PA (1989-1990)
Served as a Resident Advisor and Shift Supervisor for an intermediate care residential facility. Responsible for an average of 5 staff and 20 residents of varying MH/MR diagnoses.
United States Army Military Police, U.S. and Abroad, (1985-1989)
Served as a Military Policeman, and Senior Military Customs Inspector with the 42nd Military Police (Customs) Battalion. Enforced United States Department of Agriculture, Drug Enforcement Administration and Customs laws and regulations.
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS:
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Licensed Professional Counselor
• National Board of Certified Counselors, National Certified Counselor
• Loyola College in Maryland, 2 Basic and 2 Advanced Units of Clinical Pastoral Education
FORMER PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS:
• American Counseling Association, Professional Member
• Association for Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling, Member
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Certified Guest Teacher
• Fraternal Order of Police, Member
• National Tactical Officer's Association, Certified Tactical Officer
• International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors, Certified Instructor
• Armament Systems and Procedures, Certified Expandable Baton Instructor
• International Association of Police Mountain Bike Officers, Certified Bike Patrol Officer
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Act 120 Certified Police Officer
PROFESSIONAL HONORS:
Police Commendations:
Chief's Commendation medal, Official's Commendation medal, Advanced Certification medal, Field Training Officer medal, Educational Achievement medal, Bike Patrol medal, Length of Service medal, and the Expert Marksman medal.
Military Commendations:
Army Commendation medal, 3 Army Achievement medals, Good Conduct medal, National Defense medal, NCOPD ribbon, 2 Overseas Service ribbons, and the Army Service ribbon.