Dr. Mik Ludwig, Private Practice
Mission: To offer positively oriented, spiritually sensitive, and scientifically integrative direction, counseling, and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
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- Bio
- Inquiry
Treatment Philosophy
A person is comprised of a body and a soul. Hence, any approach to wellness would do best to follow an integrative model that considers the whole-person within the context of the treatment of focus.
When direction, counseling, or psychotherapy is the treatment of focus, an integrative model will consider physical, cognitive/emotional, and spiritual etiologies and interventions that uniquely present themselves in the context of each individual person. One size does not fit all.
Therefore, every therapy is unique, and the therapist's expertise will be best expressed in her/his ability to pinpoint causations and prescribe "cutting edge" treatments to co-journey with directees, clients, and patients towards optimal psychospiritual wellness, which includes:
- SURRENDER to the realities we all face in life, and acceptance of what we can and cannot change
- An ability to CO-JOURNEY with others and to ask for and accept help when needed
- An ongoing practice of RELEASE of thoughts and feelings in balanced and healthy ways
- Openness to continued REVELATION regarding meaning and purpose regarding ourselves, others, and our world
- A desire for ongoing RENEWAL as we continue to change, grow and evolve
- A continual striving for greater AUTHENTICITY that honors true self
- Eventual TRANSCENDENCE of self and circumstances in a manner that enables us to live above mere existence and embrace lives of personal faith and ultimate service.
Treatment Outline
Client Profiles
Individuals, Couples, and Families
Primary Orientation
Pastoral/Psychospiritual/Integrative
Services
Spiritual Direction
Pastoral Counseling
Psychospiritual Psychotherapy
Clinical Supervision & Consultation
Areas of Specialization
Adjustment disorders, addictions, anxiety, bereavement, depression, identity crises, personality issues, relational problems, sexuality, spirituality, and trauma.
Fee Structure
Regular Session: $90 per hour (Flat Fee)
Emergency Session: $100 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 integration of psychology and spirituality in approaching and promoting human health and wellbeing.
As a psychotherapist, Dr. Mik owns and operates a thriving private practice where he provides "Catholic Centered" direction, counseling, and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
As an author, Dr. Mik researches and publishes in the areas of optimal mental health, integrative healing models, and psychospirituality.
As a Humanitarian, Dr. Mik serves as the administrator of The Saint Dymphna Charity Fund, a charitable effort that focuses upon aid and assistance to those impacted by any kind of MH/MR situation.
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). His academic honors include membership in 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.
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 integration of psychology and spirituality in approaching the healing of "selves and systems."
ACADEMIC PREPARATION:
Ph.D. in Counseling, Loyola College in 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
Diploma, Hypnotherapy, Institute for Holistic Studies, Doylestown, PA
Concentration: Ericksonian Hypnosis
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 hermeneutic phenomenology
• 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: Sacred Shrink: The Pastoral Counselor in Theory and Practice (In Process)
Journey to Wholeness: Psychospiritual Pathways to Health and Wellbeing
(In Process)
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 and Catholicism. 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 Latin and German
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:
Private Practice, Counseling & Psychotherapy, Red Lion, Pennsylvania (2006-Present)
The private practice of direction, counseling, and psychotherapy; providing supervision and consultation services to associate clinicians; and the publication and presentation of personal research regarding the integration of psychology and spirituality.
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.
Integra Counseling Services, Red Lion, PA (2003)
Provided services to individuals with needs or situations to be addressed via the modalities of life coaching and clinical hypnotherapy. Treatment foci included life space management, addictions and phobias.
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
• The Ignatian Solidarity Network, Jesuit Lay Associate
FORMER PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS:
• American Counseling Association, Professional Member
• Association for Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling, Member
• The National Association of Catholic Chaplains, Catholic Lay Chaplain
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Certified Guest Teacher
• American Board of Hypnotherapy, Certified and Registered Hypnotherapist
• 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.