Services & Specializations

Three Trails EFAP Counseling Services/Specializations

Individual Counseling
Our counselors provide individual counseling for a variety of presenting concerns (depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, etc). There is no problem to small or too big to address with your counselor. We provide referrals for clients if they need more intensive counseling. This would be addressed in the counseling session if it is recommended. We provide individual counseling for adults and dependent minors (ages 4 -21).

Couples Counseling
We also provide couples counseling. Our counselors work toward improving on communication, trust, relationship and whatever concerns are brought to the table by the clients to address

Family Counseling
We work with families to improve on the dynamics in the family system.

Hypnotherapy
Currently, Wesley Bertagnole provides hypnotherapy to clients. A client who is receiving hypnotherapy would also be working with a primary counselor as well. Wesley is now a certified hypnotherapist.

Couples Therapy utilizing Gottman Method
Wesley Bertagnole is a level one trained therapist with Gottman method of working with couples. Gottman method with working with couples is an evidence based practice that has been found to be effective with couples. Jamie Leslie has also received training on Gottman method with working with couples but is not a level one trained therapist at this time. Liz Kornkven and Julie Laib also have training with Gottman Method.

EMDR
Liz Kornkven, Jamie Leslie and Julie Laib have attended training on utilizing EMDR with clients. They are able to provide EMDR for clients experiencing a single incident of trauma or complex trauma.

Play Therapy
Jamie Leslie utilizes Play Therapy techniques when working with children. None of our counselors are certified play therapists but have utilized training from various workshops and classes to utilize Play Therapy techniques. Liz has some training with art therapy and uses it with a variety of ages.

Emotion-Focused Therapy
Liz Kornkven utilizes Emotion-Focused Therapy with couples. Emotion-Focused Therapy was developed in the 80’s. It is designed to address distress in the intimate relationships of adults. Research examining outcomes for couples who have participated in emotional focused therapy shows that therapy decreases distress within relationships and partners interact in more successful ways.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Liz Kornkven is trained to use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with clients. DBT aims to treat individuals who see little to no improvement with other models of therapy. This treatment focuses on problem solving and acceptance-based strategies within a framework of dialectical methods.

Integrating Spirituality
In addition to her Master’s degree in counseling, Liz Kornkven completed three years of ministry school. For spiritually-oriented clients, she helps to integrate the client’s spirituality into the counseling process. This approach complements her eclectic combination with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior, couples counseling and other modalities.

Addictions
Julie Laib is certified by the Wyoming Department of Health to provide outpatient substance abuse treatment for adolescents and adults.

Parenting Skills
Julie Laib has provided parenting skills utilizing Parent-Wise Solutions.