Ken Hartenstein is a licensed professional counselor with expertise in couples therapy, addiction issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma. He is well-versed in addressing co-occurring disorders for individuals who face multiple challenges simultaneously. With a rich background that includes co-creating and managing a specialized program at Rogers Behavioral Health and experience within the Aurora system, Ken brings a diverse understanding of various people and issues to his practice. His compassionate, knowledgeable, and empathetic approach allows him to connect with clients as unique individuals. Ken's personal interests include collecting vinyl records, playing guitar at high volumes, enjoying baseball, and spending quality time with his wonderful family and two dogs, Zelda and Dinsdale. Having faced his own life struggles, the lessons he has learned are pivotal to his treatment philosophy. Ken effectively combines his extensive education and training with life experiences to guide clients through their unique trials. He firmly believes that the relationship between patient and therapist is the cornerstone of effective treatment, and during the initial conversation, he emphasizes the importance of finding a good fit. If that connection is not present, Ken is always willing to refer clients to someone else, placing their well-being as his top priority.