Dr. Gerald McCallum, Ph.D.

Gerald McCallum, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist who has over 30 years of extensive training and clinical experience within the clinical health field. His training was completed at well-established programs at the University of Illinois at Champaign, University of Memphis, University of Arkansas-Arkansas Children's Hospital, and University of Tennessee-Health Science Center, which meets the American Psychological Association strict standards of approval. He is licensed and is in good standing as a Clinical Psychologist in Illinois. He is a member in good standing in several national health associations, as well as has affiliate staff standing with Edward's Hospital, Naperville, IL.

Dr. McCallum's expertise includes counseling children, adolescents, families, and adults. He has particular expertise in treating children and adults with emotional and behavioral matters. He individualizes the counseling to his client(s) and what situations and particular issues his client(s) is in or is experiencing. Dr. McCallum's areas of focus include counseling children, adolescents, and adults in individual, and family therapy interventions that address difficulties in managing symptoms and emotional issues related to various life stressors, changes, and transitions. He works with client(s) who are seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, and other mood issues. Dr. McCallum is passionate about counseling children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with emotional issues and academic performance difficulties. His family orientated training and experience provide an excellent foundation to understand and address family issues. Dr. Gerald McCallum’s areas of specialties include but are not exclusive to the following:

Emotional Disturbances

Behavioral Disturbances

Adjustment Issues

Anxiety

Panic

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Phobias

Separation Anxiety Issues

Social Anxiety

Autism (level 1 and upper level 2)

Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Elimination Issues (Enuresis & Encopresis)

Personal Esteem Issues

Social Skills Issues

Personal Counseling

Academic Underachievement

Depression

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Affective Mood Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorders (ADHD or ADD)

Impulsive Disorders

Oppositional Defiant Behavior Issues

Interpersonal Relationship Issues

Blended Family Issues

Divorce Adjustment

Parent Education and Training

Parent and Child Care Issues

Emotional Adjustment

Stress and Managing Life Stressors

Professional and Employment Issues

Grief and Loss Issues

Dr. McCallum works with the client(s) on emphasizing the positive attitudes of the client(s) within their lifestyle, which will allow for problems to be solved and an increase in overall functioning in their everyday life. He provides Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Therapy, Behavioral Modification, Mindfulness Interventions, Relaxation/Self-Calming techniques, Motivational Interviewing within a Multi-Systemic (MST) and Family Systems framework to counsel clients in making changes. Dr. McCallum enjoys helping his clients make improvements in their lives and he is open to his clients' personal needs and questions at any time during the counseling process.