Dr. Jeffrey M. Dire is a gifted Behavioral Health Expert, clinician and supervisor. He holds degrees from De Paul University, Northwestern University, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (University of Chicago) and Fuller Theological Seminary. He is a Clinical member of The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, a previous Clinical Member of The American Association of Pastoral Counselors, and in 2004 was selected a Mentor of Ministry Mentors a nationwide organization that offers pastors a vital, personal resource to strengthen their professional and personal effectiveness.
As Clinical Director of a psychotherapy practice, Dr. Dire maintains a busy clinical practice.Dr, Dire lectures in churches, community agencies, and has served as an adjunct professor at various colleges. In addition to marriage and family therapy, relational therapy and individual psychotherapy, Dr. Dire works in mediation for couples dealing with parenting matters.
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Evaluator of Seminary Candidates for various religious communities throughout the US. including the Carmelites, Benedictines, Fraternity of St. Peter, Cistercians and others.
Former Staff member of Linden Oaks Hospital, Naperville, IL
Workshop leader at churches and universities on various theological and psychological topics, including as a selected speaker at a Notre Dame University Conference, on Theology 1991
25 books
Leader of group therapy for individuals and couples dealing with relational issues and psychological difficulties
Previous supervisor and current consultant for individuals seeking licensure in various branches of psychotherapy. Consultant for other psychotherpists