Life Coaching Therapists in Champaign, IL

As a practical, interactive therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions for arange of life challenges and psychological issues. In addition to therapy, I do life coaching. For years, I have lectured on change management and employer workplace issues. I have also worked directly with employees from manufacturing, medical fields, and academia to clarify, simplify and enhance their total life. In my work history prior to becoming a licensed therapist, I was a successful corporate executive.

It is normal to have difficulties and grapple with life issues and mental health concerns. Seeking help can be overwhelming, embarrassing, and frustrating. However, looking out for ourselves should be our number one priority. We all need someone to talk to about what we are experiencing. To understand our situation clearly, we often need to talk to an objective and active listener that can help us sort through our concerns.

Have you ever experienced an obstacle that caused you to question your self-worth, negatively impacted your self-esteem, or caused you to second guess your value and purpose in life? Let me help you navigate this self-doubt and become your true and authentic self. I believe that everybody has a story, telling it can be a vehicle that promotes healing and personal development.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Life Coach, and I want to kick you in the butt while supporting you sincerely. I have been in practice for over ver 20 years. I have helped hundreds of people improve their self-esteem, enhance their relationships, reduce their symptoms of depression and anxiety, practice their social skills, squash their anger, and live happy lives. Contact me to schedule an inital complimentary session to see if we are a good fit.

Are you experiencing difficulty in your relationships, engaging in self-sabotoging behavior, feeling paralyzed in your life? You can create change. You don't have to remain anxious, depressed, confused or paralyzed in relationships or in life. Together we can create a safe space for you to feel both understood and empowered. We will work as a partnership exploring the hurdles that prevent growth, and the patterns of behavior that are no longer helpful but difficult to let go of. Together we will lay the foundation for lasting change.

Hi. My name is Gayle Lewis, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. My deepest passion is to help people heal from past experiences that have hindered growth and kept them from thriving emotionally, relationally, or professionally. I do this by taking a client-centered, strengths-based approach, listening with empathy and unconditional positive regard. While prioritizing your strengths and desires, I will walk alongside of you as we together, map out a pathway forward.

Sometimes life can be overwhelming. Are you an older adult struggling with managing your care, grief, or other areas of life? Are you a caregiver struggling to draw boundaries, dealing with grief, or stability? People generalize grief as the loss of a person. But reality is that grief has many forms. From loss of relationships, job loss, divorce, absence or pets. As time goes on and with the support of a licensed clinical professional counselor, these issues can become more manageable with commitment to therapy, a safe place, utilization of strategies and client strength-based approach.

Often, we find ourselves operating out of patterns, beliefs, or wounds we've accumulated throughout life. The better we understand ourselves, the more mastery we can have over our lives and accomplish our goals. Life is good and beautiful but can also be hard, painful, and overwhelming. I want to team up with you to see you discover your world in new perspectives, help you discover strategies to overcome your obstacles, and lead a fulfilling life. "That which we need the most will be found where we least want to look." -Carl Jung

Kevin received his M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Illinois University and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He has been a therapist since 1992 and was Director of Adult and Youth Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Services at The Pavilion Hospital in Champaign until he opened his own practice in 2002. He has expanded his practice to include over 35 of the most well-regarded therapist in the community bringing diversity in personal characteristics and culture, in style and orientation, and in experience and areas of specialization.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Maybe you're having relationship or family difficulties, struggling with the impact of trauma, or just having a rough time lately. Perhaps you're questioning your identity, having a hard time navigating societal/familial expectations, or figuring out who you are. It's hard to face ourselves, our lives & our experiences, but I believe it's even harder to continue to ignore or delay, our own desire for change. I'm here as we figure out how to help you cope, heal, and/or grow.

It is no secret that mental distress can be a devastating roadblock in life. It is my hope that together, we can create a completely safe and understanding environment in which we can work together toward achieving balance, implementing healthy coping strategies, and navigating life’s many obstacles toward growth. Therapy can be quite a daunting step to take for many, but I have no doubt in my mind that together, we can lay the foundation for personal growth.

We strive for happiness and avoid discomfort. I am passionate about helping you with your discomfort using various theraputic methods to find your happier place. Working in a private practice allows me to utilize many techniques of counseling and psychotherapy. Clinically, I adapt a treatment approach based on client goals or goals we set together. I believe one's life story as it relates to his or her behavior is a fascinating self-exploration exercise that everyone should have the chance to experience - especially given the fact that understanding self is imperative to acceptance and/or change.

Does life have you feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking to gain coping skills on how to manage everyday stress? Maybe you are dealing with loss or processing grief. Whatever chapter of life you are currently in, I am here to walk with you on your journey to your best self yet. I provide an inclusive, non-judgmental, multicultural environment that is a safe space for you to work towards your goals and fill your cup. I believe that we are all worthy of compassion, which is why I practice using a strengths-based, client-centered approach ensuring that you are the focus during our time together.

Carolyn is a therapist with over 18 years of experience in assisting individuals that have acute and chronic mental health and substance abuse diagnosis. She received a master’s degree in Social Work with a specialization in community mental health from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in 2004. She is licensed in the state of Il. to practice.

Did you know that members of the LGBTQ+ community experience mental illness at higher rates than their cisgender, heterosexual counterparts? It’s not because being queer makes you predisposed to poor mental health, but because the adversity and prejudice experienced by marginalized populations can take such a toll on one’s mind. I want to provide a safe space to process trauma and stress that may be linked to living in a society that’s becoming increasingly hostile to those who have been “othered” by those in power.

I'm comfortable treating most issues. My strength is the ability to quickly cultivate trusting and meaningful relationships in which my clients find the comfort they need to explore difficult issues and emotions. I most often help clients with basic life stressors and adjustments, but I have extensive experience in treating Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, and Co-Dependency issues. I'm most passionate about empowering women and promoting self-acceptance. I encourage exploring the mind-body-spirit connections. My goal is to lead clients through a journey of self-discovery to assist them in arriving at new insights and realizations.

I am an Army Veteran, licensed clinical professional counselor, and nationally certified counselor through the NBCC with over 6 years of direct individual/group practice licensed in Illinois and overall 10 years of experience working as a crisis, substance use, and mental health counselor in the field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, and substance use. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

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.

I believe that therapy is the most successful when there is a trusting relationship between the therapist and the patient. In order to establish a connection, I strive to meet my patients where they are through providing an open and safe space which allows them to freely express themselves without judgment. We all have a story to tell and every story is different. Often times, between the lines of the story lies the clarity that allows for healing and forward movement. My goal is to read between the lines and help patients fill in the blanks.