I am in an abusive marriage. Dr. Hartiens recommendations focused on increasing the frequency of sex while he completely ignored discussing the abuse. This only made the situation in our marriage worse. We spent many months with this counselor. He kept promising me he would discuss the topic of abuse but never did. He was completely intimidated by my husband during the counseling sessions. I would not recommend this counselor if you are in or dealing with abusive relationships.

Dr. Hartiens does an excellent job listening, suggesting helpful turnarounds, and challenges my thinking. He's been very helpful and I would/have recommended his services to many.

Do not see Dr. Hartiens if you are in an emotionally abusive marriage. He was too intimated by my husband and couldn't confront him on the abusive behaviors he observed and discussed with me. We wasted a lot of time and money with Dr. Hartiens!

Dr. Hartiens stays on point and on topic and offers tangible techniques and methods to apply to what seemed, unmanageable issues. He has helped me to view issues with a different perspective. I always leave his office with a brighter outlook!