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| CBT The Center for Brief Therapy, PC, 10319 Dawson's Creek Blvd, Suite J, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA 46825 260-969-5583; fax 260-969-5584; email: freemancbt@aol.com |
| Janet M. Eggiman, RN,M.S LMFT |
| Janet M. Eggiman, RN, M.S. LMFT is an expert in Marriage and Family therapy with many years experience with families and children experiencing difficulties including grief, trauma, physical and sexual abuse, attention deficit disorder, and autistic spectrum disorders as well as learning and school problems, and school refusal. Ms. Eggiman has experience with individual, couples, family and group therapy settings using a variety of treatment modalities including cognitive behavior therapy, family therapy, pet therapy (with her therapy wonder dog Kotter), play therapy, and brief therapy techniques. In addition, Jan is a Registered Nurse with many years of experience as a staff nurse and nurse manager in hospital settings. She has provided medication management under the direction of a licensed prescriber in addition to psychotherapy as a marriage and family therapist. Ms. Eggiman completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Purdue University and her Master of Science Degree in Marriage in Family Therapy at Indiana University. Ms. Eggiman is completing her certification in Cognitive Therapy at the Center for Brief Therapy. |
| Frequently asked questions about Couples or Marriage Counseling CLICK HERE |
The following are some of the services provided by Ms. Eggiman that may be of interest to parents, teachers, school
counselors, health practitioners and physicians.
Focus on Formulas. A group for 2nd and 3rd graders who need help with behavior, impulsivity, following directions, and
making friends. This group will be six (6) sessions and will meet on Saturday mornings.
Social Skills Training. This is offered as individual and group therapy for children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum
Disorders. This also includes parent training. Groups are small with no more than three children.
Girl’s Group. A group for girl’s in middle school. The emphasis will be on self esteem, what it means to be a friend, and
decision making skills. This group will run for six (6) sessions on Wed. evenings.
Assessment and treatment for children who are struggling with social issues at school and just "fitting in". She specializes
in the evaluate of pervasive developmental disorders that may affect the child's functioning. Disorders such as Asperger's
Syndrome are often missed, or misdiagnosed resulting in a life long struggle with the subtle and difficult problems in adjusting
and interacting in social situations.
Pet loss for families. This is a program of four (4) sessions that helps families cope with grief issues surrounding the loss
of pet and can be individualized to meet the needs of the family. Child and Adolescent Therapy. This includes diagnosis,
assessment, and treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques incorporating Family Therapy and Animal Assisted
Therapy techniques with Kotter, registered Therapy Dog.
Cognitive Therapy with Couples. The emphasis is on establishing a collaborative set (an atmosphere conducive to
working together.), re-establishing friendships, understanding dysfunctional thought patterns and emotions, and providing
cognitive interventions that help the couple negotiate behavioral changes.
Individual Therapy for adults. Addresses such concerns as depression, post partum depression, anxiety, physical
illnesses, infidelity, coaching, work related stress or burn out, and ADHD. Cognitive Behavioral interventions include use of
goal setting, labeling automatic thoughts and emotions, use of automatic thought records, and techniques for changing
thought patterns.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Diagnosis of ADHD is made through an assessment of the child’s behavior,
parent and teacher reports, and a detailed history of development, family, social skills, behavior, and physical or
psychological illnesses. Treatment begins immediately.
counselors, health practitioners and physicians.
Focus on Formulas. A group for 2nd and 3rd graders who need help with behavior, impulsivity, following directions, and
making friends. This group will be six (6) sessions and will meet on Saturday mornings.
Social Skills Training. This is offered as individual and group therapy for children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum
Disorders. This also includes parent training. Groups are small with no more than three children.
Girl’s Group. A group for girl’s in middle school. The emphasis will be on self esteem, what it means to be a friend, and
decision making skills. This group will run for six (6) sessions on Wed. evenings.
Assessment and treatment for children who are struggling with social issues at school and just "fitting in". She specializes
in the evaluate of pervasive developmental disorders that may affect the child's functioning. Disorders such as Asperger's
Syndrome are often missed, or misdiagnosed resulting in a life long struggle with the subtle and difficult problems in adjusting
and interacting in social situations.
Pet loss for families. This is a program of four (4) sessions that helps families cope with grief issues surrounding the loss
of pet and can be individualized to meet the needs of the family. Child and Adolescent Therapy. This includes diagnosis,
assessment, and treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques incorporating Family Therapy and Animal Assisted
Therapy techniques with Kotter, registered Therapy Dog.
Cognitive Therapy with Couples. The emphasis is on establishing a collaborative set (an atmosphere conducive to
working together.), re-establishing friendships, understanding dysfunctional thought patterns and emotions, and providing
cognitive interventions that help the couple negotiate behavioral changes.
Individual Therapy for adults. Addresses such concerns as depression, post partum depression, anxiety, physical
illnesses, infidelity, coaching, work related stress or burn out, and ADHD. Cognitive Behavioral interventions include use of
goal setting, labeling automatic thoughts and emotions, use of automatic thought records, and techniques for changing
thought patterns.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Diagnosis of ADHD is made through an assessment of the child’s behavior,
parent and teacher reports, and a detailed history of development, family, social skills, behavior, and physical or
psychological illnesses. Treatment begins immediately.
| Janet Eggiman's publications: Medscape October 12, 2006 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A Case Report -- Animal-Assisted Therapy |
Kotter, Jan's Registered Therapy Dog. For
more information on Therapy Dog's please
click on the banner.
more information on Therapy Dog's please
click on the banner.
| Janet's Tip of the Month for Parenting Help: Getting to sleep when the sun is still out: Tip of the Month |
The Transition Back to School: Limiting Stress on Middle School Children - Jan
Eggiman Interviewed by Fort Wayne News Channel 33 August 9, 2007 on this very
important and common issue in our "Back to School" time with children. CLICK HERE
Eggiman Interviewed by Fort Wayne News Channel 33 August 9, 2007 on this very
important and common issue in our "Back to School" time with children. CLICK HERE