Family Therapy in Champaign, IL
Staci McNicholl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820
Staci is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 25 years of experience specializing in disordered eating/eating disorders, including binge eating, compulsive overeating, anorexia, bulimia, dieting issues, as well as those who have undergone or who are undergoing bariatric surgery. Staci has expertise in addressing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, cutting, behavioral concerns, marriage/couples counseling, relationship difficulties, and family conflict, to name a few. Staci has extensive experience in working with Body Dysmorphic Disorder and body image issues/concerns.
Staci is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 25 years of experience specializing in disordered eating/eating disorders, including binge eating, compulsive overeating, anorexia, bulimia, dieting issues, as well as those who have undergone or who are undergoing bariatric surgery. Staci has expertise in addressing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, cutting, behavioral concerns, marriage/couples counseling, relationship difficulties, and family conflict, to name a few. Staci has extensive experience in working with Body Dysmorphic Disorder and body image issues/concerns.
Chase Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61821
I specialize in working with youth ages 12 and older, parents, and family dynamics. I also work with adults. The mental health issues I specialize in are: depression and suicidal thoughts/ideation, self-harming behaviors, anxiety, trauma history or disorders, oppositional defiance, ADHD, parenting, peer relationships, self-esteem, sexual abuse, and sexually problematic behaviors. I also specialize in family reintegration and boundary setting. Therapy should be about improving yourself and learning the tools to do that effectively.
I specialize in working with youth ages 12 and older, parents, and family dynamics. I also work with adults. The mental health issues I specialize in are: depression and suicidal thoughts/ideation, self-harming behaviors, anxiety, trauma history or disorders, oppositional defiance, ADHD, parenting, peer relationships, self-esteem, sexual abuse, and sexually problematic behaviors. I also specialize in family reintegration and boundary setting. Therapy should be about improving yourself and learning the tools to do that effectively.
Melissa Allinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820 (Online Only)
I use a variety of psychotherapy treatments, including but not limited to CBT, TI-CBT, and family-focused approaches.
I am an MSW, Licensed Social Worker specializing in clinical therapy. My goal is to assist and advocate for others in our community. We will construct achievable goals and evaluate them as we progress. I look forward to walking down your path, collaborating, and working with you to improve your whole health. I strive to end our community's behavioral and mental health stigmas! It is OKAY - to not be OKAY!
I use a variety of psychotherapy treatments, including but not limited to CBT, TI-CBT, and family-focused approaches.
I am an MSW, Licensed Social Worker specializing in clinical therapy. My goal is to assist and advocate for others in our community. We will construct achievable goals and evaluate them as we progress. I look forward to walking down your path, collaborating, and working with you to improve your whole health. I strive to end our community's behavioral and mental health stigmas! It is OKAY - to not be OKAY!
Brittany M. Frost
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61821
I draw from various therapeutic techniques, including EMDR, EFT, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, and Family Systems Therapy.
I am an empathetic therapist who counsels adults, teens, and primarily couples. My counseling style uses attachment-focused and trauma-informed approaches. I also have a clinical focus on sex therapy and relational intimacy. I am dedicated to helping my clients navigate their emotional and relational struggles related to everyday life. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and is influenced by parts work. I am a counselor with a master's degree in mental health counseling and a certificate in sex therapy.
I draw from various therapeutic techniques, including EMDR, EFT, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, and Family Systems Therapy.
I am an empathetic therapist who counsels adults, teens, and primarily couples. My counseling style uses attachment-focused and trauma-informed approaches. I also have a clinical focus on sex therapy and relational intimacy. I am dedicated to helping my clients navigate their emotional and relational struggles related to everyday life. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and is influenced by parts work. I am a counselor with a master's degree in mental health counseling and a certificate in sex therapy.
Dean Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61822
In addition to the specific clinical services I provide, I utilize my legal background combined with my clinical background in order to aide in the mediation of conflicts related to divorce, family issues, and custody.
My overall goal is to guide my clients to experience improved mental health and the empowerment needed to continue and maintain the improvements they attain. I do consider myself a generalist and am comfortable with most populations. I have experience working in outpatient settings, residential treatment centers, and inpatient psychiatric settings. My specialties include depression, anxiety, bi-polar and relationship issues, as well as numerous other issues affecting emotional and social well being. I strongly believe in therapy that is strength-based and tailored to the individual client's needs.
In addition to the specific clinical services I provide, I utilize my legal background combined with my clinical background in order to aide in the mediation of conflicts related to divorce, family issues, and custody.
My overall goal is to guide my clients to experience improved mental health and the empowerment needed to continue and maintain the improvements they attain. I do consider myself a generalist and am comfortable with most populations. I have experience working in outpatient settings, residential treatment centers, and inpatient psychiatric settings. My specialties include depression, anxiety, bi-polar and relationship issues, as well as numerous other issues affecting emotional and social well being. I strongly believe in therapy that is strength-based and tailored to the individual client's needs.
Ranya Hasan
Counselor, ICAADC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61822
You are your greatest investment. Ranya journeys with you to help you fulfill your goals, address stressors in your life, and create a personalized culturally competent, holistic plan that works for you. Ranya is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, and Nationally Board-Certified with a clinical credential in Child and Family Therapy. She provides clinical therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, family, and couples.
You are your greatest investment. Ranya journeys with you to help you fulfill your goals, address stressors in your life, and create a personalized culturally competent, holistic plan that works for you. Ranya is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor, and Nationally Board-Certified with a clinical credential in Child and Family Therapy. She provides clinical therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, family, and couples.
Toria Plotner
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61820
I work with children, teens, and adults of all backgrounds assisting them in individual, group, couples, and family.
Life can be hard, unfair, and hurtful at times. But at the end of any storm, there is always a rainbow. As a therapist, my job is to sit with you in the storm. One of the essential pieces to making a change is the relationship between counselor and client. In my practice, I work hard to create a safe and trusting environment where all clients feel comfortable in sharing a piece of their life experiences with me. I have experience working with various mental health disorders and life concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, ADD, oppositional defiant disorder, relationship conflict, LGBTQIA+, minority stress and many more.
I work with children, teens, and adults of all backgrounds assisting them in individual, group, couples, and family.
Life can be hard, unfair, and hurtful at times. But at the end of any storm, there is always a rainbow. As a therapist, my job is to sit with you in the storm. One of the essential pieces to making a change is the relationship between counselor and client. In my practice, I work hard to create a safe and trusting environment where all clients feel comfortable in sharing a piece of their life experiences with me. I have experience working with various mental health disorders and life concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, ADD, oppositional defiant disorder, relationship conflict, LGBTQIA+, minority stress and many more.
Nicole Epperson
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820
Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Adler University. She has been working in the field for more than a decade providing outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and EAP services. She helps clients address a variety of concerns and specializes in LGBTQIA issues, chronic pain and chronic medical conditions, grief and loss, addiction, relationships, and family issues. She takes a client-centered approach and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, strengths-based, and solution-focused approaches.
Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Adler University. She has been working in the field for more than a decade providing outpatient counseling, residential treatment, and EAP services. She helps clients address a variety of concerns and specializes in LGBTQIA issues, chronic pain and chronic medical conditions, grief and loss, addiction, relationships, and family issues. She takes a client-centered approach and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, strengths-based, and solution-focused approaches.
Christine Mayer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61820
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I firmly believe that therapy services should be available and affordable to all who need them. I use individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I am also the Clinical Supervisor at Compass. As a graduate of the University of Illinois with 25 years of experience as a therapist, I am currently serving as a clinician working with a broad spectrum of clients with a non-judgmental and sex-positive attitude. Among my areas of expertise are LGBTQIA+ clientele (specifically with transfolks), abuse and trauma, depression and anxiety, and anger management. I have also worked with polyamorous folk.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I firmly believe that therapy services should be available and affordable to all who need them. I use individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I am also the Clinical Supervisor at Compass. As a graduate of the University of Illinois with 25 years of experience as a therapist, I am currently serving as a clinician working with a broad spectrum of clients with a non-judgmental and sex-positive attitude. Among my areas of expertise are LGBTQIA+ clientele (specifically with transfolks), abuse and trauma, depression and anxiety, and anger management. I have also worked with polyamorous folk.
Mike Tozer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820
I began my career in the field of substance abuse treating the substance user as well as the family.
I have 35 years of clinical experience and enjoy working with Veterans, First Responders, College students, High School students, anxiety, mood disorders, couples counseling and how to cope and recover from narcissistic relationship abuse and imposter syndrome. I am very passionate about treating ADHD and helping individuals know how to advocate for themselves with their schools, jobs, and health care providers. I operate primarily under the following belief, “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.”
I began my career in the field of substance abuse treating the substance user as well as the family.
I have 35 years of clinical experience and enjoy working with Veterans, First Responders, College students, High School students, anxiety, mood disorders, couples counseling and how to cope and recover from narcissistic relationship abuse and imposter syndrome. I am very passionate about treating ADHD and helping individuals know how to advocate for themselves with their schools, jobs, and health care providers. I operate primarily under the following belief, “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.”
Ghada Abdalla
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61822
Ghada works with you to better your sense of awareness and focuses on bettering relationships and connections in your life. She is certified in II LEND (Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities). Specializing in major mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Ghada has extensive experience with family/children therapy.
Ghada works with you to better your sense of awareness and focuses on bettering relationships and connections in your life. She is certified in II LEND (Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities). Specializing in major mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Ghada has extensive experience with family/children therapy.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820 (Online Only)
I am comfortable working with individuals coping with depression, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, life transitions, family concerns, suicidal thoughts, and trauma/abuse.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois. I have worked with a wide range of mental health disorders while working in residential treatment and at an inpatient psychiatric hospital. I also have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who are coping with crisis, domestic violence, refugee resettlement, and trauma.
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Kathleen Wirth-Couch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820
Whether you are an individual, couple, or family, my goal is to provide you with a comfortable, safe, and nonjudgmental environment to process your life’s challenges and reach your fullest potential and healthiest selves.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical and School Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. I have 20+ years of experience counseling people. I began my counseling career working with active duty military populations and their families. I am currently a Veterans advocate, assisting active duty and military retirees.
Whether you are an individual, couple, or family, my goal is to provide you with a comfortable, safe, and nonjudgmental environment to process your life’s challenges and reach your fullest potential and healthiest selves.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a National Certified Counselor. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical and School Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. I have 20+ years of experience counseling people. I began my counseling career working with active duty military populations and their families. I am currently a Veterans advocate, assisting active duty and military retirees.
Emily Cadman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820 (Online Only)
My specialties are: • Anxiety • Depression • Trauma/PTSD • Mood disorders • Anger management • Life transitions • Grief and loss • Workplace issues • Stress management • Family dynamic issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I obtained my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. I believe in assisting my clients with sorting through the things that they find difficult or challenging, while creating a safe space for clients to feel safe and open. I utilize a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR therapy, Dietetical Behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
My specialties are: • Anxiety • Depression • Trauma/PTSD • Mood disorders • Anger management • Life transitions • Grief and loss • Workplace issues • Stress management • Family dynamic issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I obtained my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. I believe in assisting my clients with sorting through the things that they find difficult or challenging, while creating a safe space for clients to feel safe and open. I utilize a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR therapy, Dietetical Behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
Stacey Skelton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MPA
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820
Therapy is not just about understanding the self that you are but also becoming the self that you want to be. As a therapist, I have enjoyed my time in guiding people through the process of finding themselves and learning more about themselves, or each other along the way. Using a non judgmental approach to individual, family, and couples therapy has proven to be effective in mitigating these challenges that life has brought to anyone that I see.
Therapy is not just about understanding the self that you are but also becoming the self that you want to be. As a therapist, I have enjoyed my time in guiding people through the process of finding themselves and learning more about themselves, or each other along the way. Using a non judgmental approach to individual, family, and couples therapy has proven to be effective in mitigating these challenges that life has brought to anyone that I see.
Caitlin Lantz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61820 (Online Only)
Has your life taken an unexpected detour? Maybe it's a chaotic relationship, unrelating anxiety or navigating difficult family dynamics. Whatever your struggles might be, fighting these battles on your own can be difficult, painful and sometimes overwhelming. However, there is an incredible amount of power in a strong therapeutic relationship where you can process life with someone who desires to fully understand you with a lens of compassion and empathy.
Has your life taken an unexpected detour? Maybe it's a chaotic relationship, unrelating anxiety or navigating difficult family dynamics. Whatever your struggles might be, fighting these battles on your own can be difficult, painful and sometimes overwhelming. However, there is an incredible amount of power in a strong therapeutic relationship where you can process life with someone who desires to fully understand you with a lens of compassion and empathy.
Jenelle Thompson-Keene
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820
Jenelle Thompson-Keene is a Licensed Clinical Counselor who has worked in a variety of settings over the past 25 years. She is passionate about helping people of all ages and backgrounds identify strengths and implement new skills. Jenelle specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, attachment, substance abuse, later stages of life, and family issues. Jenelle completed her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at Eastern Illinois University. She has worked in non-profit settings such as crisis teams, substance abuse treatment centers, and intensive outreach therapy, among others.
Jenelle Thompson-Keene is a Licensed Clinical Counselor who has worked in a variety of settings over the past 25 years. She is passionate about helping people of all ages and backgrounds identify strengths and implement new skills. Jenelle specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, attachment, substance abuse, later stages of life, and family issues. Jenelle completed her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at Eastern Illinois University. She has worked in non-profit settings such as crisis teams, substance abuse treatment centers, and intensive outreach therapy, among others.
Monica Cherry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820
Monica Cherry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She specializes in child and adolescent behavioral issues including coping skills, depression, and suicide-ideation. She also has extensive experience working with people on the spectrum, Mood and Thinking Disorders as well as Psychotic Disorders and medication management. She works with individuals and families and her treatment approach includes: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems.
Monica Cherry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She specializes in child and adolescent behavioral issues including coping skills, depression, and suicide-ideation. She also has extensive experience working with people on the spectrum, Mood and Thinking Disorders as well as Psychotic Disorders and medication management. She works with individuals and families and her treatment approach includes: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems.
Joy Henderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820
I look forward to working with you, whether you are an individual, couple, or family.
The recipe for successfully discovering your freedom from the pain of disappointment, trauma, and fear in your life and relationships is a unique combination of privacy, safety, nurturing, education, and therapy. Success often requires the right guide to blend these ingredients just how you need them to create a life that gives you joy. Joy is the name I was given at birth, but it’s taken me many years (just the right amount) to discover that my name is also my calling, a Licensed Professional Counselor.
I look forward to working with you, whether you are an individual, couple, or family.
The recipe for successfully discovering your freedom from the pain of disappointment, trauma, and fear in your life and relationships is a unique combination of privacy, safety, nurturing, education, and therapy. Success often requires the right guide to blend these ingredients just how you need them to create a life that gives you joy. Joy is the name I was given at birth, but it’s taken me many years (just the right amount) to discover that my name is also my calling, a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Grant Scott
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820 (Online Only)
Are you seeking a therapist who can normalize the issues you're facing? One who is empathic and is an active listener. Do you value compassion from your therapist? If you've been one who has a tendency to mask your emotions out of fear of completely breaking down, Grant provides a safe space to express emotions and process it all. Do you value a new perspective (whether it's a reoccuring problem, family conflict, life transition, or something else)? Is your ultimate goal to gain new insights to face your hardships, strengthen relationships, and communicate your needs assertively? Well, Grant provides this to her clients and more.
Are you seeking a therapist who can normalize the issues you're facing? One who is empathic and is an active listener. Do you value compassion from your therapist? If you've been one who has a tendency to mask your emotions out of fear of completely breaking down, Grant provides a safe space to express emotions and process it all. Do you value a new perspective (whether it's a reoccuring problem, family conflict, life transition, or something else)? Is your ultimate goal to gain new insights to face your hardships, strengthen relationships, and communicate your needs assertively? Well, Grant provides this to her clients and more.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.