Norman C. Dasenbrook, MS, LCPC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has over 35+ years experience in the fields of mental health, consulting, organizational development, business and alternative dispute resolution processes. Norm is Past President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association, served on the Governing Council for the Illinois Counseling Association. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Service and Robert J. Nejeldo Leadership Award. He served as a consultant to the American Counseling Association on Private Practice Issues 2005 – 2011. He and Robert Walsh launched ACA’s Private Practice Initiative. He is a member of American Counseling Association, American Mental Health Counselors Association, Illinois Counseling Association and Illinois Mental Health Counseling Association. Norm has been presenting his workshop, “Starting, Maintaining and Expanding a Successful Private Practice: Surviving or Thriving?” nationally for over 16 years. He has authored the leading book on private practice, “The Complete Guide to Private Practice for Licensed Mental Health Professionals”. Norm has been providing practice consultation and coaching for over 20 years (www.counseling-privatepractice.com). Norm also serves as an executive coach for improved performance and interpersonal skills for organizations. Norm has extensive experience consulting for businesses, industry, and healthcare. Lecturer, trainer and consultant, Norm is a clinician who maintains a private practice in individual, marriage and family counseling in Rockford, Illinois.