About Kari Hunter

Kari Hunter has a Master's degree in Child and Family Studies with specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. She holds two licenses with the state of Illinois: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). She is currently in private practice in Geneva, Illinois and has provided counseling for over twenty years. Her primary areas of focus include: relationship therapy for couples, family therapy, and treatment for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression or ADD/ADHD. Staying abreast of cutting edge research and training in the field, Kari develops action plans for her clients' treatment based on the best standard of care for their specific diagnosis or identified problem.

To augment her clinical knowledge and personal experience, Ms. Hunter has pursued additional training and certifications. She received a certificate in family mediation from DePaul University's Center for Dispute Resolution, she is a Certified Discernment Counselor, she completed study in life coaching from the Institute for Life Coach Training, and she devoted a year to improvisational acting at Chicago's famed Second City.

Treatment Modalities and Techniques

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Imago Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples
• Exposure and Response Prevention
• Gottman Method for Couples
• Mindfulness and Hypnosis for PTSD and Trauma
• Neuroscience and Brain-Based Strategies
• Solution Focused Therapy

"Kari, you have been a constant uplifting influence in your unwavering patience, insightful suggestions and comments, and delightful humor. It has meant to me than I can say." Anita P.

"Kari, This is a note to thank you . . . you gave me hope when others did not. I want you to know our marriage has been better than ever. Thank you for being a part of keeping our family together." Fred R., age 37

"Kari, you have given us our son back! Thank you." Joseph W.