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Information on Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D.,
LMHC
Counselor, Author, Speaker, Radio Personality
Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
Approved Eating Disorder Supervisor
Founder and Executive Director
The Center for Counseling & Health
Resources, Inc.
Dr. Jantz as a Counselor
Now for 22 years, Dr. Gregg Jantz has a vision of Hope. Trained in psychology, he looked out at the counseling options available and realized something was missing. Hurting people went to a doctor, to a psychiatrist, to a counselor, to a pastor – going from place to place, looking for hope, help and healing from their pain. At each junction, they received help for a piece of their puzzle, yet the puzzle often still remained. Instead of fractured care, Dr. Jantz created The Center for Counseling & Health Resources, where people could find comprehensive, coordinated care using a whole-person model – addressing the emotional, relational, intellectual, physical and spiritual aspects of healing and recovery.
Today, The Center has helped almost 30,000 people from across the United States and internationally, who are drawn to his vision of whole-person care. A Place of Hope, as The Center has become known by its many clients, has 5 locations in the Seattle, Washington area and an affiliate in Quito, Ecuador.
Supervising a staff of 50 dedicated professionals, Dr. Jantz has brought together the very best in medical, nutritional, naturopathic, relaxation, and therapeutic counseling services, for mental health, chemical dependency and dual diagnosis. A nationally recognized author and speaker, Dr. Jantz brings his whole-person vision of Hope to audiences around the country, through speaking, seminars, conferences, radio and television.
Dr. Jantz as a Speaker
Today, more than ever, people long to hear the voice of hope, and that is precisely what Dr. Gregory Jantz represents to thousands. Audiences know him through his books, his radio and television appearances, and his high-energy platform presentations. His sensitive, humorous, authoritative, and down-to-earth style informs and inspires. His life-affirming message gives individuals and corporate clients a changed perspective and the tools to fine-tune today’s most challenging issues.
His inclusive vision underscores everything he does, such as: The Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc., a highly-regarded mental health and chemical dependency treatment agency with three clinics in the Seattle area, which he founded and directs; ground breaking books and audio cassette programs on topics including emotional abuse, eating disorders, weight loss, burnout, and sexual boundaries.
Dr. Jantz’s “whole-person” approach is at the core of his wide audience appeal and the high level of transformation he inspires. He believes that every human being is a constellation of emotional, physical, intellectual, relational, and spiritual dimensions operating within the context of circumstance. By addressing and engaging each element, the entire person can emerge as a whole and healed human being.
Gregg Jantz is that rare presenter who keeps his audience spell-bound, speaking with the effortless grace of a true healer, and the warmth, wit, and wisdom of a natural-born storyteller.
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International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals |
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BOOK ENDORSEMENTS
Endorsements for
"Moving Beyond Depression"
"Moving
Beyond Depression" offers encouraging and practical help. With wisdom and
sensitivity, Dr. Jantz challenges popular approaches to treating depression and
provides real solutions for real healing.
-Dr. Tim Clinton author of numerous books and president of the American
Association of Christian Counselors
"Moving Beyond Depression" is an
extraordinary book that not only touches the very core of this troubling disease
but offers healing guidance and wisdom that is totally on target for anyone who
suffers from depression. Dr. Jantz has once again taken his professional
expertise and integrated it with spiritual wisdom to explain the whole-person
approach to healing, health, and happiness.
-Cynthia French, author of Humanville
Dr. Jantz has written a book that
looks at depression with wisdom and heart. "Moving Beyond Depression" will give
those who struggle with depression and those who love them understanding and
hope.
-Sharon Hersh, M.A., LPC, author of Bravehearts and Mom, I Feel
Fat!
I found Dr. Jantz's book to be a
useful tool for self-discovery and healing. Understanding the roles that
emotional, environmental, relational, physical, and spiritual healing can play
in the treatment of depression would have been most helpful in my own recovery
from clinical depression. By treating the whole person rather than simply the
disease of depression, Dr. Jantz gives people with depression the opportunity to
reclaim their personal integrity and individuality.
-Laura Lawless, Miss Arizona 2002 and mental health advocate.
Dr. Jantz does it right. After citing that 20 percent of Americans battle
depression, he doesn't take the fill-the-with-pills attitude. Instead, he
teaches what he calls the whole-person approach and urges readers to seek the
causes. His premise is that there is no single cause and no single path to
recovery. I highly recommend this practical book.
-Cecil Murphy, author of numerous books, including The God Who Pursues and The Relentless God
In "Moving Beyond Depression", Dr. Gregory Jantz leads readers through,
around, and beyond depression. This book will benefit untold numbers of those
experiencing depression.
-Robert A. Anderson, M.D., author of Clinician's Guide to Holistic
Medicine
Endorsement for 'The Molding of a Champion"
 Dr. Jantz will lead you through this great book with Winning Strategies, no matter your child's age, to find their place in God's destiny for their life...you will be empowered.
-Shaun Alexander, 2005 NFL MVP
Endorsement for "God Can Help You Heal"
I have been ministering in jails and prisons for over 15 years. The last 5 years I have also been ministering in the inner city of Seattle. I cannot express how excited I am to see the release of Dr. Jantz’s latest book "God Can Help You Heal". The information in this book, and the way it is written, is fantastic for those who are struggling with emotional wounds from the past, addictions, fears, or any other bondages.
The book is not very long, easy to read, but most importantly has information that is critical for those who want to live a victorious life. For mature Christians who read this book they might say, ‘It is just basic Christian concepts’. I would agree, but what I found in years of ministry is that most Christians who are struggling with addictions, fears, overwhelmed by past experiences, and/or depressed have never implemented the principles shared in this book.
God Can Help You Heal is in a format that makes it easy for non-Christians and new babes in Christ (and even ‘old saints’ who still are walking in bondage) to understand biblical principles regarding trust, truth, forgiveness, gratitude, transformation, and spiritual intimacy. There are prayers through out the book to help readers to seek their Heavenly Father for help to implement what they read.
God Can Help You Heal has profound truths that, if fully grasped, will set individuals free and give them the ability to walk in victory. Readers will learn how to cooperate with God so that He can heal them.
I would recommend every Christian counselor, lay minister, and social worker to have some copies on hand at all times-even in your car. And of course, everyone else should read this book at least once.
-Pastor Richard D. Dover, Seattle, WA
Endorsements on Eating Disorder Books
Practical, hopeful, sensitive,
and wise, this book offers unique insights for body, mind, and soul
-Gary Smalley, author of Food and Love
This must be the most
helpful book (and seminar) on eating disorders there is.
-Lendon Smith, MD, best-selling author of Feed Your Kids Right and Feed Yourself
Right
A practical plan for
healing the wounds and growing into a rewarding life beyond eating disorders.
-Robert A. Anderson, MD, author of Wellness Medicine and Stress Power
I was deeply touched
and encouraged that you, as a professional, believe people living (or nearly
dying) with eating disorders can overcome and be free!
-Cynthia Rowland, author of The Monster Within and The Courage to
Go On - Life after Addiction
My friend, Gregg,
speaks and writes with wings of hope on his heels. No guilt here, no hype, only
a grace filled glimpse, a true reflection of what could be you. Trust this man
because he cares with enough passion and honesty to get to where it really hurts
and to help you (or someone you love) to find a creative healing. I needed to
have my eyes opened and to understand about eating disorders. Once I was
indifferent; now I care.
-Graham Kerr, TV host of The Galloping Gourmet and Graham Kerr's Kitchen
It takes three weeks to make or break a habit, experts say. '21 Days to Eating Better' guides you through a process for
changing your eating habits literally one day at a time for three weeks.
Although this is a little book, it's packed with solid, helpful information and
an underlying Christian perspective.
-Joan Price
'Keys to Losing Weight Permanently' is useful for
everyone motivated toward permanent weight loss.
Dr. Stephen Yarnall, Dr. Cookie
Dr Jantz's whole-person
approach to weight loss is long overdue.
Denis Waitle
Endorsements for "Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse"
We are just discovering
how widespread emotional abuse is and the damage it causes to many. No one is
better equipped to speak to the causes and cures than Gregory Jantz" 'Healing
the Scars of Emotional Abuse'
-Bruce Larson
Pastor at Large, Crystal Cathedral
If you are suffering from
the pervasive pain of emotional abuse through words or actions, you have
suffered long enough. 'Healing the Scars if Emotional Abuse' will help you put
an end to its damage...a balm for the battered soul.
-Les Parrot, III, Ph.D.
Dept. of Psychology, Seattle Pacific University
Endorsements for "Turning the Table on Gambling"
Gregg Jantz has given us a realistic view of
the growing menace of gambling. Gambling may be your struggle or it may be the
silent struggle of a friend or family member. Giving this book could be an act
of hope.
-Harold Ivan Smith, author of When Your People are Grieving
This book will help you recognize the snare
of gambling and head it off at the pass.
-Dr. Lynda Hunter, founding editor of Single-parent Family Magazine, author of Single Moments and Parenting on Your Own
Dr. Jantz brings a well thought-out,
reasoned, even-handed, common-sense approach to an addiction that destroys many
families.
-Chuck Snyder, author of Incompatibility: (Still) Grounds for a
Great Marriage
SPEAKING ENDORSEMENTS
Dr. Gregory Jantz, Ph.D.
What Hosts Are Saying:
For twenty years our organization has been striving to provide the best
possible quality to those we serve. This process has challenged us to seek
training and speakers that encourage the further development of existing
strengths and talents, while promoting an atmosphere of grace in which, we all
may freely evaluate and overcome our weaknesses. Through the years, I have sat
through a great deal of training and have found few to meet this criteria to the
level which Gregg Jantz demonstrates.
-Drew Chukitus
Executive Administrator
Alpine Boys Ranch
Gregg Jantz has taught classes and seminars for our church on a number of
different topics. His teaching is always sensitive, practical and consistent
with the principles of Scripture. He has proven to be an individual of personal
integrity, clinical competence, and spiritual commitment.
-Dr. Steven Grubbs
Thank you for all the information you shared with students last week. I
appreciated how forthcoming you were with information. You were able to convey a realistic
picture of the challenges that face those aspiring to be counseling and clinical
psychologists, without discouraging those who have a sincere interest in this
field. That is an accomplishment that those of us who serve as advisors and
career counselors have difficulty achieving. Your contribution was extremely
valuable!
- Susan Templeton
Psychology Department
Unniversity of Washington
We have found Dr. Gregg Jantz to be very helpful in our ministry. He has
shared with us on many topics such as parenting, emotional healing, and grief
recovery, each time sharing valuable insights to encourage those present. Those
in our congregation that have read his books have found them to be insightful
and beneficial. Dr. Jantz has been intentional about integrating his faith and
vocation. He indeed serves as a source of hope!
- Pastor Phil Assink
Faith Community Church
Your insight and knowledge into relationships was and is a valuable
resource to have on the Lord's side. I want to thank you so much for sharing at
our Loving Relationships seminar. Your gifts of encouragement and truth are so
very needed in our world today.
- Pastor Peter van Breda
Bellevue Foursquare Church
What Colleagues Are Saying:
My friend Gregg speaks with 'wings of hope' on his heels. No guilt here, no
hype, only a grace filled glimpse, a true reflection of what could be you. Trust
this man because he cares with enough compassion and honesty to get where it
really hurts and to help you (or someone you love) to find a creative healing.
- Graham Kerr
Author & Television Host
We are just discovering how widespread emotional health affects our lives.
No one I know is better equipped to speak to these issues than Gregg Jantz. He
has spent a lifetime working with abused people and has much to teach us all.
- Dr. Bruce Larson
Pastor at Large, The Crystal Cathedral
Dr. Gregg .Jantz is a genuine servant of Christ. He exemplifies the
principles he teaches with absolute integrity. I have read every one of his
books and as a professional caregiver have found wisdom each time that I have
referenced his books. I love Gregg's speaking style, mainly because it is
authentic and his own. I can give numerous reasons as to why you should have
Gregg as a regular speaker at your event.
-Doug Murren
Author & Pastor
Dr. Gregg Jantz is on the cutting edge of helping people and he needs to
be heard. He is informative and captivating. He provides practical ideas on how
to help people get healthy.
-Rich Hurst
Director of Training, SMR
Division of David C. Cook
Founder & President, Dreamtime
What The Media Are Saying:
He fills the phone lines
- Tommy Wise
KOA Radio
There was a great response to the program. I am sure this interview had a
positive impact on our viewers and was quite encouraging to those who tuned in.
Multitudes found your testimony, hearing about your interesting work helping
others overcome emotional problems, your various publications, and insightful
suggestions on overcoming eating disorders very informative and edifying.
- Glenn Plummer
President, CTN
What a joy it was to be able to interview you. Thank you for your time and
wonderful thoughts!
- Pam Hargis
HUB World Radio
"Thanks again for taking time out to be my guest on WTLN. Your material is
always clear and full of great 'user-friendly' ideas. You're always welcome!"
- C. Dwight Bain
WTLN Radio
"Thank you so much for being a guest on Worship Live. It was a wonderful
program and we know, that many were helped by your encouraging words. We would love to
have you again!"
- Samantha Hall
Producer, Worship Live
What His Audiences Are Saying:
Thank you Dr. Jantz for speaking at our event. Your message was powerful and
everyone learned something to apply in their lives. We hope you will return
again soon!
The content of this material affects me both in my own life and in my
friend's life. I know that I can use what I have learned here today to reach
other people.
Thank you so much for coming and sharing about emotional abuse with our
Junior High Parents. The information we received was very eye-opening. We
discovered that many of our teens were setting up patterns of verbal abuse. We
are most grateful that this issue has been brought to our awareness and that we
can now direct our children on a better course.
Gregg Jantz is thoroughly knowledgeable and sensitive in his presentation
of his material. He is a necessary speaker in the healing of the church. |