Our Story
We’re Here to:
• Introduce Safe Harbor Counseling & its services
• Provide resources & referral options
• Facilitate online discussions on topics relevant to mental health, educational issues, & workplace concerns
Safe Harbor Mission Statement:
Provide a 'Safe Harbor' of trust & confidentiality that allows people to maximize their ability to successfully address real life situations
Serving:
• individuals (adults & adolescents)
• couples
• families
Topics Include But Are Not Limited To:
• parenting solutions
• stress
• anger management
• depression
• emotional regulation
• decision making
• supportive therapy
• martial issues
• anxiety
• relationship issues
• career changes
• group therapy options
• phone session option
• provide resources & linkage
• masters level clinical supervision
• workplace bullying
• educational consultation
What You Learn:
• skills
• behaviors
• identifying patterns
• self awareness
• reflections techniques
• calming strategies
• understanding different perspectives
• understanding family roles & responsibilities
Beth’s Style:
Beth uses humor as well as direct, honest, & caring communication. As a Christian, she provides a welcoming & non-judgmental atmosphere. Beth employs a variety of research based techniques in sessions.
Meet Beth Plachetka:
Beth became a Licensed clinical social worker in 1999 and certified school social worker 1997. She also draws on her 22 years of teaching experience (grades 4-12) as well as 5 years as a high school youth minister. In addition, Beth previously worked with community mental health agencies and as a social worker in the police department. Beth currently is completing a dissertation on workplace bullying.
Beth’s experience as teacher and school social worker allow her to decode procedures and policies related to structuring lesson plans, classroom management. She can help facilitate understanding of special education, IEP’s (individualized education plans), RtI (response to intervention), problem-solving, and behavior plans.
Disclaimer:
• Safe Harbor Counseling reserves the right to remove any material that is deemed offensive, misleading, or that does not reflect mission of Safe Harbor Counseling.
• Confidential contact regarding questions, services, and referrals may be achieved by:
- Clicking Facebook’s “Message” box at the top right hand corner of Safe Harbor Counseling’s home page. The “Message” feature may also be used if you prefer to keep your comments or responses private instead of posting them on the “Wall”.
- Calling Safe Harbor Counseling’s office at 630-466-8657
- Emailing Beth Plachetka at bpmsw@aol.com
• This page is intended for information, education, and referral purposes. Monitoring and responses may not be immediate. In the event of an issues requiring immediate intervention, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
**Join our VIP CLUB**
• Text the code A577 to 36000 from your mobile device.
• (Free to join; There are no fees charged by Safe Harbor for use of VIP CLUB.)
• (Your mobile device provider's msg & data may rates apply.)
• Benefits include biweekly thoughts & resources
Office Information:
Safe Harbor Counseling, 76 S Main St., is conveniently located one block west of Rt 47 in Sugar Grove, IL, across the street from John Shields Elementary School. To schedule an appointment or if you are interested in more information on any of the above topics, please call the office or email Beth Plachetka at bpmsw@aol.com. If you leave a message, please leave your name & phone number. Hours are by appointment. Assistance with insurance can be provided.
Office Number: 630-466-8657
