Therapists in Champaign, IL

I help clients achieve greater wellness through a holistic approach that integrates aspects of the mind, body, and spirit. I utilize a client-centered, strengths based approach, and provide a compassionate and accepting environment.

Hello! My name is Ruth and I am an MSW Clinician with KC Counseling. I received my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and have spent my career working with children, adults, and families experiencing issues ranging from abuse, trauma, neglect, depression, and anxiety.

I provide client-centered, affirming therapy to help people resolve their life challenges. I use a variety of approaches to help clients change thoughts, feelings and behaviors to increase their self-awareness and well-being. I work with people holistically to increase their sense of peace, balance and joy. I enjoy working with couples to increase their sense of intimacy and connection. I incorporate play, art, and biblio therapy in my work with children.

Are you ready to make a change in your life? It takes courage to ask for help, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. I understand and have experienced the emotional challenges life has to offer. In working together, we will cultivate growth by understanding the obstacles that you face and develop solutions that can help you gain control of your life and achieve your goals. Ultimately, therapy can lead you to greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and most importantly, a more fulfilling life.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I have experience working with an array of populations and enjoy working with each client to achieve their goals in a genuine and transparent environment.

I have worked in the mental health field for over a decade in many different capacities. I have specific training around the areas of trauma and abuse, although I take a holistic approach to counseling. I work with clients to meet the goals that they have for their lives, whatever those may be. My goal is to foster a strong trusting relationship with clients so they feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear of judgment so they can work through the change process. I work to empower clients to utilize their strengths to overcome the challenges that bring them to counseling.

As a highly skilled, empathetic, and Solution-Focused therapist, I am committed to providing exceptional care to individuals who are experiencing difficulty navigating relationships, managing depression or anxiety, or experiencing substance related issues. I am dedicated to establishing a strong therapeutic rapport where clients feel safe and willing to share their innermost feelings, thoughts, and fears by providing them with confidential, compassionate, and personalized treatment to meet client's individual needs and goals.

During my 5 years working in the mental health, I have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of individuals, couples, and families facing struggles related to depression, anxiety, addiction, and behavioral issues. I have also had the opportunity to help those adjusting to a new diagnosis. I have enjoyed the opportunity to work in collaboration with them to find their purpose. I am taking new patients and would welcome the opportunity walk with you on this journey. My office provides a confidential, quiet, professional atmosphere for you. As well as flexible hours.

I operate from a strength-based perspective. I believe that people have innate strengths and skills that can be accessed and applied in times of challenges and transitions. It is my belief that the process of therapy/counseling involves the discovery or rediscovery of one's core sense of self in the world. I do not ascribe to the cookie cutter method of treatment. In other words, the methods and interventions are tailored to fit the individual rather than the other way around. Therapy is seen as a collaborative process

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I enjoy working with children, teens, and young adults. Most of my clinical expertise is in supporting individuals who struggle with behavioral issues, attention deficit struggles, anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, and trauma.

Frank also enjoys working with couples and utilizes a therapeutic approach that he calls the “ABC-4B” approach (acceptance, acknowledge, attention, belief, benevolence, commitment, compassion; and the 4B-bitterness, berating, belittling, and blaming). He specializes in working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, self-work issues, life transitions, and some personality disorders as well.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and hold my Professional Educator’s License to be able to work as a School Social Worker. I have experience providing individual and group therapy in multiple settings including schools, inpatient behavioral health, and community mental health. Other services I have provided in these settings include crisis management, psychoeducation, evidence-based interventions and social skill building. I am also currently pursuing additional education and training to become a certified Dance and Movement Therapist.

I strive for an experience that feels welcoming, warm, compassionate and where each person feels heard. I enjoy counseling because every person matters and can benefit from having a strong support network. It provides me joy to know that I've helped make a difference in a person's life. I have worked with individuals that suffer from depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues extensively.

I have provided psychotherapy in my private practice since 2016 after 25 years working at the University of Illinois, McKinley Health Center, Mental Health Department. At McKinley I was a member of a clinical team that included three Psychiatrists, two Psychologists and two Clinical Social Workers. Many of my referrals have come from Physicians who I coordinate care with as we seek to add non-medicine coping skills for anxiety and mood management. While medications can be helpful, I believe it is important to address situational factors and build coping skills to more fully address my client's problems.

It has been my honor and pleasure to be a counselor for 27 years. It is my goal to assist you in achieving your goals. I consider myself to be a cognitive behavioral therapist and have worked with individuals, couples and families on a variety of issues. My areas of interest are: depression, anxiety, grief, end of life issues, PTSD, parenting concerns, conflicts in relationships, divorce, sexual trauma, as well as the behavioral management of and adjustment to chronic medical conditions.

Empowering people to become their best self is my life’s work. Often we are too close to a situation to see it with clarity and a different set of eyes can really be helpful. If you want to break unhealthy relationship patterns, struggle with anxiety and/or depression, or feel generally unsatisfied or lonely, I can assist you in untangling troublesome patterns, enhancing relationships, replacing counterproductive coping strategies, and improving your everyday quality of life. I will create a safe space for you to experiment with new ways of being, recognizing that ultimately it will be your decision as to what changes to make.

I have 15+ years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have worked in outpatient care, residential treatment centers, and psychiatric hospitals. My special interests include anxiety and compulsive behavior disorders, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, addiction, depression, and grief. I am passionate about engaging people in a healing process that replaces shame with serenity and wellness.