Family Therapy in Christian County, IL

I run a group practice called The Village. We specialize in perinatal mental health, providing care for: prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety, infertility challenges, miscarriage and grief, birth trauma, NICU families, parenting struggles, and more. We believe building a family is like building a boat while we are already in the water. The joys and challenges are real and require special care. Everyone needs a village—let us be that support system for you.

We all have a story with puzzle pieces that we sometimes can't see how they fit. My hope and passion is to help identify how these pieces can be placed to help make sense of who we are and how we can fit them in to make us feel less confused. I have discovered that helping and healing is my calling and have worked on these puzzles with adults, families, couples, and young people. My hope and goal is to help individuals feel comfortable in a non-judgmental safe space to work through the difficulties they are experiencing towards their goals of self growth, and an encouraging atmosphere to help the individual not feel so alone.

The GLPG support staff will personally match you with a best-fit therapist who accepts your insurance and is available to see you online or in person at a time that works for you. The GLPG provider network comprises doctoral and master’s level psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers. Benefits include online and in-person therapy options, night and weekend availability, and most insurance plans accepted. Additionally, our knowledgeable and helpful support staff are available to answer your questions or help with anything you might need at any point along the therapy journey.

Like many of the families we work with, you may be feeling stuck. Perhaps you've read books, skimmed websites, and talked to friends and family in an effort to address your child's emotional or behavioral issues...yet he/she still seems to be struggling. Turning to someone else for help can feel like a big step. After all, as your child's parent, who knows him/her better than you? We agree. Thrive Child Psychology works in partnership with youth and families to get to the root of challenges, establish goals, and use research-based tools to achieve them.

My philosophy towards therapy and, being a therapist,can be put this way.You can create positive change in your life. You can overcome difficult and even seemingly overwhelming obstacles. The first step is to believe that you are worthy of a better life no matter what the present situation tells you. The next step is to accept that, 'Life is a Journey'. I think there is incredible wisdom and hope in those words; a journey is on-going, and, life gives you opportunities to change as you choose! Sometimes we just need a little help figuring out how to start.

Are you looking for growth in your personal and professional life? Together we'll work together to identify your strengths as well as any mental blocks standing in your way of becoming your best self. Areas of clinical expertise include working with individuals who are experiencing life changes/ challenges. Folks who have/are experiencing complex trauma, low self esteem, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and domestic violence. I provide relationship/ marriage and family counseling to those struggling with a variety of issues ranging from infidelity, communication and poly couples. As well as services for the LGTBQIA+.

Are you doing okay today? Whether you are or are not, I believe that therapy must be a "you-centered" experience where control over your quality of life is regained, maintained, and enhanced. I regularly tell my clients that I am a human first and a therapist second, which serves as a reminder that my priority is building a human connection with you. Empathy is the most important tool I bring. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes in creating a compassionate, nurturing, and empathetic space where clients feel comfortable sharing their deepest thoughts, feelings, and life experiences.

Many individuals and families have been through very difficult circumstances, including trauma. We often do not have a choice about the circumstances we face, but we can heal from these experiences and even turn them into opportunities for growth.

Hey there, I'm Jackie, and I would love to help you navigate whatever life challenges you may be facing. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience in the therapy/counseling field. I have worked with individuals experiencing a wide variety of challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, work related stress, addiction, and PTSD - just to name a few. I have worked in a Corrections environment for several years and have identified a need for counseling within the Corrections/Law Enforcement/First Responder fields.

Children and adolescents are under more pressure now than ever before from social stress, transitions and divorce, bullying and past trauma. I specialize in providing therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I believe that there are no bad kids or bad parents. It is through my family centered, solution focused approach that I encourage my clients and their parents to begin to celebrate their unique abilities. I also focus on the whole person, exploring academics, career, diet and nutrition, medical, social support any and all elements that impact my clients.

Kendra Painter is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She has a Master's degree in Human Development Counseling with a Marriage, Couple, and Family concentration. Kendra's goal as a counselor is to collaborate with her clients in order to help them increase favorable thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Kendra uses a cognitive behavioral approach to facilitate individuals, couples, and families to work through difficult issues and build resiliency as they journey toward the best version of themselves.

Do you long for more peace? Is your life in chaos? Do social situations make you anxious? Do you have racing thoughts that keep you awake?​ What is your vision of a therapist? Is it like the ones you see on TV or in the movies? Often these therapists smile and nod, but they don’t really seem to help their clients. Well, I am not one of those therapists! I decided to become a different sort of therapist. I will share in your struggles and in your successes. I will give you proven tools and holistic strategies to help you be the person you know you can be. Working with me, will help you put the pieces of your life back together.

I believe that every story is important and deserves to be heard. Is your personal story feeling a bit heavy and weighing you down? Could you use some help understanding and coping with your story? Asking for help can feel so scary, but I promise to make the process as comfortable for you as I possibly can. Therapy is a team effort between the client and the therapist, but in my office, you as the client will always be in the driver's seat. I treat both children and adults and offer individual and family sessions.

As a therapist, I believe that people have problem-solving capability. I utilize a cognitive/solution-focused approach to therapy. I have experience with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), grief, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse/dependency, managing stress, anger, personality disorders, LGBTQIA+ and ALLY community, and spiritual abuse/religious deconstruction. I have extensive clinical experience/knowledge/education in working with addiction recovery and chronic relapse. I have been practicing since 2016.

Casey specializes with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidality, self-injury, family of origin problems, childhood trauma, binge eating disorder, and phase of life concerns. She helps clients resolve their presenting concerns while building upon and utilizing their strengths to live genuinely with clarity, balance, and purpose in order to effectively change and fulfill their life goals.

"I'm so overwhelmed." "I'm afraid this is the best my life will ever be." "Having fun takes too much energy." "No one cares about me." "I mess everything up." "Is life really supposed to feel this hard?" Are you struggling with negative self-talk such as above? Are you experiencing overwhelming stress that is taking over your life? Have you been through difficult or even traumatic experiences that are causing you to feel stuck or hopeless? Your past doesn't have to define your future. It is possible to experience a life that is fulfilling and positive.

I am an attachment and trauma-informed therapist. Our first priority will be to establish trust, mutual respect, consistency, and predictability so that you begin to feel safe. We will help you discover your strengths and will create goals to help you become your "best self". I prefer to utilize a variety of approaches in therapy, including teaching about attachment and neuroscience, mindfulness, coping skills, and how the body and brain work together to process our emotions.

Dr. Blair Brown is a regional clinical director and licensed clinical psychologist providing therapeutic and psychological testing services for children, adolescents, and adults. She oversees her region of outstanding clinicians and treats patients individually, as part of a couple, or as a family. Dr. Brown received her doctoral degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL and completed her internship and post-doctoral fellowship at Streamwood Behavioral Health Hospital.

Body-image concerns, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties impact our ability to grasp the life we long for. Simple pleasures such as enjoying time with friends, celebrating a special moment with a family member, going out for dinner, hanging out with peers, or feeling connected to our partner can be a daunting or impossible prospect. Stepping into therapy can feel just as daunting, but it can be the beginning of grasping the life you deserve. I have worked with adolescents, teens, adults, and couples to heal trauma, improve relationships with food and body image, and strengthen relationships.