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Meet Dr. Gregg Jantz - Founder of The Center
In his roles as a counselor, speaker, author and eating disorder specialist Dr. Gregg Jantz shares the same whole-person approach to treatment that he helps staff put into practice at The Center in Seattle, Washington.
His numerous professional credentials include that of:
- Founder of The Center for Counseling & Health Resources
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
- Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Academy for Eating Disorders and International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
- Best-selling author of books on eating disorders, depression, healthy eating and more
Dr. Jantz, the Visionary
Twenty-four years ago, eating disorder specialist Dr. Gregg Jantz had a vision of Hope. Trained in psychology, he was a counselor who looked at the treatment options available and realized something was missing. In all areas of need – from eating disorders to depression – hurting people went to a doctor, a psychiatrist, a counselor, and 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 the puzzle, but that puzzle often remained unsolved.
Instead of settling for fractured care, Dr. Jantz created The Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc. – leaders in whole-person care where people find comprehensive, coordinated care from counselors using a whole-person model “inspired healthcare” –addressing medical, physical, psychological, emotional, nutritional, fitness and relaxation factors involved in recovery.
Today, The Center has helped place Hope in the hearts of nearly 32,000 people from across the United States and internationally, all drawn to the vision of whole-person care. “A Place of Hope,” as The Center has come to be known by its clients, now has counselors in three treatment clinics in the Seattle, Washington area.
From eating disorder specialists to depression specialists, Dr. Jantz brought together the best in medical, nutritional, naturopathic, relaxation, and therapeutic Treatment.
Dr. Jantz, the Speaker
Today, more than ever, people long to hear the voice of Hope, and that is precisely what eating disorder specialist Dr. Gregg Jantz represents to thousands. In addition to his innovative treatment center, 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.
The “whole-person” approach is at the core of Dr. Jantz’s wide audience appeal and the high level of transformation he inspires – as an eating disorder specialist and counselor in many other life issues. He believes everyone is a constellation of emotional, physical, intellectual, relational, and spiritual dimensions operating within the context of circumstance. By addressing and engaging each element through the kind of whole-person care he offers at The Center, the entire person can emerge as a whole, healed human being.
Dr. Jantz, the Author
“Megan truly hated sitting down with everyone else to eat. It was like she was on display…. She didn’t really remember when she’d come to the decision that this year she wasn’t going to give them anything to talk about. She was only going to take as little food as she could get away with…. It was an excellent way to declare her independence from the rest of her family…. She felt free.”
So begins Megan’s story in Dr. Jantz’s Hope, Help & Healing for Eating Disorders, one of numerous books this certified counselor has written on eating disorders, weight loss, addictions, depression, relationships, children and more to place hope in the hearts of those in need. His published books include:
Abuse
Addictions
- Turning the Tables on Gambling
- Hidden Dangers of the Internet
Depression
- How to De-Stress Your Life –NEW!
- Moving Beyond Depression: A Whole-Person Approach to Healing
- Becoming Strong Again
Eating Disorders
Weight Loss
- 21 Days To Better Eating
- The Body God Designed: How To Love the Body You’ve got While You Get the Body You Want – NEW!
- Living Beyond Food
- Losing Weight – Permanently
- Spiritual Path to Weight Loss
- Thin Over 40: The Simple 12-Week Plan
- The Total Temple Makeover: How To Turn Your Body Into a Temple You Can Rejoice In
Relationships
Children
- Healthy Habits, Healthy Kids: A Practical Plan to Help Your Family
- The Molding of a Champion: Helping Your Child Shape a Winning Destiny
Miscellaneous
- God Can Help You Heal
- The Spiritual Path to Healing
Counselor Dr. Jantz was also a contributing author to Soul Care Bible and Caring for People God’s Way, published by the American Association of Christian Counselors and published by Thomas Nelson.
BOOK ENDORSEMENTS
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 Waitley
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."
-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 "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."
"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
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."
- 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 – Compilation of speaking endorsements from churches, TV hosts, authors and seminar participants
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 treatment 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. University 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.
Individual Written Endorsements
Bethel Church
Alpine Boys Ranch
The Single Connection
His Place Foursquare Church
First Christian Church of Kent
Southeast Missouri State University
Washington Traffic Safety Commission
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