Gretchen Epperly MSW, LCSW, CADC is a trained interventionist that has been trained in several Intervention models, namely the “Johnson Model of Intervention” as well as the “Arise”. Gretchen has worked in the field of additions in both the inpatient and outpatient treatment setting. Gretchen has done many interventions nationwide working with families to help facilitate the best care for their loved one that is struggling with the disease of addiction. Gretchen Epperly is also in private practice with a focus on individuals, couples, children, adolescents, family, and family systems issues including, but not limited to addiction, eating disorders, self injurious behaviors, divorce, illness, and problems within the school systems. Education Bachelors of Education-Illinois State University, 1999 Masters of Social Work-Loyola University Chicago, 2007 Licenses currently held Illinois State Teaching License-K-9 Licensed Clinical Social Worker-IL Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)-IL Positions Held Current: Program Coordinator-Living Well Cancer Resource Center, Geneva, IL Past: Program Director-New Hope Recovery Center – Chicago, Illinois Sixth Grade Teacher-Tri-Valley Middle School and Mannheim Middle School