Columnist Chicago Tribune/Tribune Media and blogger for Psychology Today

 As researched and published by The Harvard University Mental Health Letter, the most important factor in the success of the therapy is actually the relationship between the therapist and his or her patient.

Dr. Barton Goldsmith has had over three decades of direct counseling experience. He is trained and licensed to assess, diagnose and treat individuals, couples, families and groups to help them achieve more adequate, satisfying and productive marriage, family and social relationships. His practice also includes premarital and child counseling, and divorce or separation counseling. He utilizes a variety of therapeutic interventions and is well qualified to deal with a number of issues including emotional stress and anxiety, behavior problems, depression and loneliness, sexual disturbances, unusual eating patterns, excessive drug and alcohol use and grief or emotional pain.

At no time have there been more pressures on us than there are today. Our health, happiness and productivity are directly related to the amount of stress and dissatisfaction in our lives. The goals of therapy are to help you get in touch with the natural abilities that we all possess, and to assist you in living a more fulfilled life.