Dr. Christian Gillespie
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Carbondale, IL 62901
Let's Connect (618) 247-5807
You’ve been carrying so much for so long that it feels like it has become part of you. Maybe it’s the echo of old wounds that you thought you had outgrown, a relationship that leaves you drained, or the quiet weight of anxiety and self-doubt that follows you through your days. Somewhere inside, you know things need to change, but taking that first step can feel impossible. Real shifts often start in the small, overlooked moments—the hesitation before a choice, the soft awareness that something in your life no longer fits. It’s in these moments that clarity can appear and growth begins to take shape.
Here, your story is fully seen. The parts of you that have been ignored, silenced, or dismissed are met with attention, care, and understanding. We explore what feels heavy, examine patterns that no longer serve you, and uncover ways to move toward a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and grounded.
The work unfolds at your pace, creating space for insight, reflection, and the steady kind of growth that lingers beyond our sessions. Together, we focus on the parts of your life that feel stuck, gently release what no longer serves you, and explore how to move forward with intention, clarity, and a renewed sense of possibility.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr. Christian Gillespie now - (618) 247-5807
Let's Connect (618) 247-5807
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Health Alliance
- HealthLink
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Private Pay
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 071009014 Christian Gillespie
- In Practice for 19 years
- Attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale, PhD, Graduated 2013
- Degree/Diploma from University of California Irvine Bachelors / 2007
- Degree/Diploma from Southern Illinois University Carbondale Masters / 2009
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Christian Gillespie
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (618) 247-5807
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Veterans
Dr. Christian Gillespie
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (618) 247-5807
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Christian Gillespie
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (618) 247-5807
Location
Additional Location
Peoria, IL 61625
(618) 247-5807