Family Therapy in Macon County, IL

Welcome! My name is Sharon Walker. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have a passion for walking alongside others who are struggling with challenges that life can bring for us all. My goal is to offer you a safe and non-judgmental space where you can begin to heal and achieve your goals. Many of the clients I serve present with Anxiety, Trauma-Related Outcomes, and Family/Relationship Issues as primary concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is my favorite method of approach. I also favor Eclectic Therapy, which allows me to integrate multiple approaches and tailor them to your unique needs.

I work with tweens, teens, and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, mood issues, school issues, relationship issues, family problems, trauma, transitions and grief. I partner with clients to find solutions that work for them and support clients in making necessary changes to better their lives. Client input is necessary and valued in the treatment planning process. Feedback about the therapeutic process is welcome.

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.

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.

Tell me your story. I will listen intently and compassionately with the therapeutic insights I have gained over 42 years in a successful private practice. I help people, just like you, solve problems, heal from past hurts, and grow to take hold of a brighter future. Our sessions will be tailor-made to fit you and your needs. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Narrative, Client Centered therapies and Christian Counseling. I will help you make connections to understand yourself more fully. You will discover and practice new ways of thinking and behaving so you can begin living the life you really want.

If you are stressed or depressed or working through a difficult time, it can be so helpful to have a safe, compassionate person to bounce things off of. I don't have all of the answers, but, after nearly 3 decades of experience, I have some of them. Using data-based techniques, I can help you correct unhelpful patterns and unlock answers within yourself. I love helping people live their best life.

The best compliment I ever received was that I’m the “human embodiment of a cup of tea.” I bring that same warmth, compassion, and calm to every counseling relationship.

I work well with clients undergoing a variety of mood and anxiety disorders. I approach treatment in an individual and personalized manner utilizing anxiety, panic and trauma reducing, depth therapy. The most appropriate client is one who is open to finding their answers and healing in a calm, self-paced environment free of discrimination and judgment. All clients have the ability to eventually become their own therapist and I am prepared and eager to help you find the strengths that are sometimes very difficult to see.

Hi! My name is Jessica Surges and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I tend to use patient and solution-focused CBT modalities to help my clients overcome obstacles and manage everyday life stress. I have found that all people, despite our differences, experience some form of stress or anxiety at some point in life. It could stem from grief and loss, trauma, pivotal life changes, questioning decisions, or just feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and burnt out. I am confident in my ability to unpack and address these issues to help my clients lead happy and fulfilled lives.

Therapy is truly a transformative journey that requires vulnerability and perspective taking in order to be most effective.

Hello! My name is Thomas Youngberg, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in mental health, at some capacity, for over 17 years, and have officially been state-licensed since 2016. My biggest passion is working with individuals, especially those with trauma (PTSD), so that they may return to their optimal living level of life. I strongly believe that we all inherently have the capability of change! Change is difficult, scary, and most of all, necessary to move on from whatever mental health barriers are keeping you from achieving all that you would like in life.

With over 11 years of experience in behavioral health care settings, Sara is well-versed in providing collaborative care and addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and other stress-related issues. In addition to be recognized for providing a safe and compassionate environment for her clients, Sara’s integrative approach draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness practices, ensuring a holistic, and comprehensive treatment experience with a trauma informed lens.

"Do you feel that something needs to change? Do you feel worn out from coping with grief or trauma? It can be painful when you are going through this, and it's common to experience other problems like anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, a lot of people develop strategies to avoidance for these problems. In reality, though, this can result in a buildup of repressed emotions, worsening issues long-term and making symptoms more frequent. My focus is on EMDR and Brainspotting. These practices help people’s brains to reprocess specific memories in the proper ways.

Hi! I’m a licensed therapist with over 6 years of experience helping individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, women's issues, relationship issues, addiction, ADHD, stress, and more. I draw from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dance/Movement Therapy, and the Gottman Method. If you’re feeling stuck in the same patterns that keep you from living your most meaningful life and reaching your goals, or your current strategies aren’t helping you to achieve your bigger goals, I can help.

Do you feel like life has gotten harder and you’re just overwhelmed by it all? Do you feel like you’re living in a different world, and it seems angrier and lacking compassion? I am here to help you navigate your feelings of being lost. I'm a trained Christian counselor, and believe spirituality and faith can help you through these challenging times. If faith is a part of your journey I can include that as part of your healing process. There's no magic button or pill that can take these stressful feelings away, but I walk alongside you every step of the way.

Healing is always close to us, just undiscovered. Greetings - I'm Bill McKenzie, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Springfield, I have a Master's degree from the University of Illinois at Springfield in Human Development Counseling. I'm currently practicing at Springfield Psychological Center in Springfield, Illinois. I believe that therapy lights the steps that lead to inner health and happiness. Think of it as a courageous process of sorting through reflective questions about where and how you're stuck. Therapy above all else means having an objective, supportive partner to navigate life's troubling challenges with.

My passion and speciality are to help you recapture your dream for a great marriage. When most couples get married, they aspire to an amazing future together. The reality far too often is they lie awake mourning a dying dream-fearing what the future may hold. As a marriage counselor who is Gottman Level 3 trained, I harness my expertise to fight for your marriage. To best serve my clients, I limit my practice to only 15 couples a week-all of whom are serious about working on their relationship. If you are ready to make a change, you are ready to seek my specialized help.

The goal of counseling is to help people make meaningful change to improve overall well-being. A good therapist should meet you where you are at, help you identify stressors, then work with you to develop the coping skills that result in positive change. Confronting suffering can be difficult, whether that suffering come in the form of anxiety or depression, relationship struggles, substance abuse, or the stresses and worries of daily life.

Life can be undeniably difficult at times (increasingly so over the last few years). Sometimes, it becomes too much, and we need help to navigate and walk through those times and regulate those emotions/feelings. A need for a calm, confidential, non-judgmental space to express where you are and where you want to be. A place to find solutions, insight, and perspective. A place to learn some techniques to attain your desired health and life goals.