March Clinicians Connect

As a way to get to know the staff at Riverwalk at little better, we will be featuring a different clinician each month and talking about them. This month’s Clinician Connect is:

Eric Mueller, LCSW, CADC

Eric has worked in the behavioral health field since 1994. He worked for Naperville Community Outreach in 1994 and in 1996 he began working at Edward Hospital for 12 years and spent eight of those years as a Clinical Therapist with the Addiction Services Department. There he helped clients and their families cope with the impact of drug and alcohol addiction.

 1. What influenced your decision to become a therapist?

“In 1994, I began working with Naperville Community Outreach. I started working with young adolescents upon entering the field and it brought me a sense of satisfaction in being able to advocate for them.”

2. What did you do prior to your current role?

“Before coming to Riverwalk, I was working with Naperville Community Outreach as a youth worker. In 1996, I began my 12 years at Linden Oaks Hospital working with adolescents and adults with dual diagnosis, and their families in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.”

3. In what ways do you engage in self-care, including hobbies and leisure activities?

“Outside of work I like to spend my time with the family, play golf, and read non-fiction novels.”

4. What is a fun fact about you?

“I own 150 Frank Zappa vinyl records.”