Dr. Eliot P. Kaplan holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and is a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS). He has been counseling adults, adolescents, and families since 1983.

Dr. Kaplan is the innovator of the 'free will motivation' method. He lectures nationally to mental health providers regarding the utilization of this method for anger management, impulse control problems, and other serious volatile behaviors.

Dr. Kaplan has a relaxed style that allows clients to feel safe as they address their issues. He is aware that it is a 'guy thing' for men to be cautious when first attending counseling. In such situations he is able to acknowledge these concerns, while promoting a comfortable atmosphere to address anger management or couples therapy issues.

The advantage of 'free will motivation' is that is a non-confrontational approach that allows people to change rapidly through education and increased awareness. By learning to recognize early warning signs, habitual reactions, and trigger situations, clients can gain the tools to 'back out' or undo destructive patterns. This type of change occurs easily and without the struggle people often associate with the counseling process.