Preparing for Tomorrow

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Welcome!

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.

You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.

"If you change your perspective, you can find good in even the darkest of corners"

My practice specializes in treating individuals, couples and families, and with years of experience, I’m confident that no problem is too great to overcome. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future.

If you’re interested in becoming a better, happier, more fulfilled you, I’d love to work with you every step of the way. Please contact me today!

 

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Meet Michael Gacnik

Michael Gacnik, founder of Preparing for Tomorrow, has an extensive background of working with individuals and families as well as youth and adults in a variety of mental health areas. Michael's Philosophy is, "If you change your perspective, you can find the good in even the darkest of corners." As your counselor, Michael will provide an empathetic, safe and confidential place for you to work through those dark corners of your life. Flexible counseling hours are available through online e-counseling and in-person sessions. Additionally, he will work with clients as young as 12 who are struggling with mental health issues, including depression, anxiety and trauma.

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  • Office Manager

    Kim Weaver is the office manager for PFT Counseling.  Kim believes that mental health is essential to having a good quality of life  How we think and how we manage our feelings directly impacts our relationships, how we function everyday and how we see ourselves.  People have a way of surviving even the most traumatic of experiences which make it difficult to move past the struggle of simply surviving.  Counseling provides a way for us to navigate through the pain and struggles we have experienced toward a more positive and productive future. Kim provides support to the business itself to run as effectively as possible and does it out of compassion and hope for those whom PFT Counseling serves.

    Kim Weaver

    Kim Weaver is Preparing for Tomorrow Counseling Services’ Office Manager. Kim brings to Preparing for Tomorrow Counseling services a unique set of skills as she is both a Licensed Social Worker, as well as a very talented office manager. These skills allow her to connect with others in a practical and positive manner. Kim believes Read more

  • Master of Counseling Student

    Hannah Hite

    Hannah is a master’s student in the Mental Health Counseling program at Northwestern University. Grounded in a psychodynamic and attachment-based approach, Hannah believes that early relationships shape how we understand ourselves and connect with others throughout life. She strives to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space where clients can explore the deeper patterns and Read more