Therapists in Madison County, IL
Amanda Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alton, IL 62002
Not accepting new clients
Everyone at some point needs a helping hand in making sense of stressful events, finding ways to cope, and taking steps toward becoming the person he or she wants to be. When working with my clients, my goal is to be that helping hand. I tailor my approach to clients' strengths and needs, with the focus of assisting individuals in reaching their goals and becoming the best versions of themselves. I prefer working with adults struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, life changes, grief, emotion regulation, or stress management.
Everyone at some point needs a helping hand in making sense of stressful events, finding ways to cope, and taking steps toward becoming the person he or she wants to be. When working with my clients, my goal is to be that helping hand. I tailor my approach to clients' strengths and needs, with the focus of assisting individuals in reaching their goals and becoming the best versions of themselves. I prefer working with adults struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, life changes, grief, emotion regulation, or stress management.
Dina Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Collinsville, IL 62234 (Online Only)
I look forward to helping you uncover parts of yourself that haven't been accessible due to addictions, trauma and unhealthy relationships. By setting goals for yourself and adopting new tools and discovering your own self worth you can recover a part of yourself that may have previously felt inaccessible in the past.
I look forward to helping you uncover parts of yourself that haven't been accessible due to addictions, trauma and unhealthy relationships. By setting goals for yourself and adopting new tools and discovering your own self worth you can recover a part of yourself that may have previously felt inaccessible in the past.
Britni Brand
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Granite City, IL 62040 (Online Only)
My passion and focus in therapy is treating individuals and family systems with complex and developmental trauma. This includes survivors of childhood trauma and caregivers who are navigating the complexities of foster care, adoption, and/or parenting with their own history of childhood trauma. I use a few different therapeutic modalities to best fit my client’s needs, and as a board certified art therapist I like to utilize art making and creativity in my sessions to deepen client’s understanding and build trust.
My passion and focus in therapy is treating individuals and family systems with complex and developmental trauma. This includes survivors of childhood trauma and caregivers who are navigating the complexities of foster care, adoption, and/or parenting with their own history of childhood trauma. I use a few different therapeutic modalities to best fit my client’s needs, and as a board certified art therapist I like to utilize art making and creativity in my sessions to deepen client’s understanding and build trust.
Heather Merkle
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy assisting clients in recognizing their strengths and promoting positive growth. I use a client-centered approach but also use a combination of solution-focused, cognitive/ behavior modification and motivational interviewing.
I enjoy assisting clients in recognizing their strengths and promoting positive growth. I use a client-centered approach but also use a combination of solution-focused, cognitive/ behavior modification and motivational interviewing.
Lori Kaniewski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC-IL, LPC- MO, NCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Collinsville, IL 62234
I am an anxiety and depression therapist. I love helping teens and adults work through life's challenges to come out the other side feeling stronger, more confident, and skillful in their relationship with themselves and others. I have a great passion for helping people develop a life worth living and worth sharing. I work with clients at Owens & Associates Counseling & Therapy Center's Collinsville office. Our admin team can be reached at 847-854-4333 or contact me by email at lori at owenscounseling.com.
I am an anxiety and depression therapist. I love helping teens and adults work through life's challenges to come out the other side feeling stronger, more confident, and skillful in their relationship with themselves and others. I have a great passion for helping people develop a life worth living and worth sharing. I work with clients at Owens & Associates Counseling & Therapy Center's Collinsville office. Our admin team can be reached at 847-854-4333 or contact me by email at lori at owenscounseling.com.
Morgan Parker
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Troy, IL 62294 (Online Only)
My ideal client would be someone who is struggling to manage anxiety and depression, someone who is struggling with low self-esteem, and who is struggling with life changes and stress management. My ideal client would need a counselor who is going to provide them with coping skills to manage their symptoms and a counselor who is going to give them multiple options to see what works for them. My ideal client would want a counselor who is honest, trustworthy, and transparent.
My ideal client would be someone who is struggling to manage anxiety and depression, someone who is struggling with low self-esteem, and who is struggling with life changes and stress management. My ideal client would need a counselor who is going to provide them with coping skills to manage their symptoms and a counselor who is going to give them multiple options to see what works for them. My ideal client would want a counselor who is honest, trustworthy, and transparent.
Jennifer Beechler
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
Verified Verified
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Opening yourself up to someone new takes trust and courage. Using a warm and encouraging approach, I walk with you through your experience, providing support and guidance. We will work together to explore different methods to help you navigate through life’s difficult circumstances. My goal is to help you create a foundation that helps you feel rooted in your skills, creating awareness, acceptance, and the resilience to face your struggles and regain balance in your life.
Opening yourself up to someone new takes trust and courage. Using a warm and encouraging approach, I walk with you through your experience, providing support and guidance. We will work together to explore different methods to help you navigate through life’s difficult circumstances. My goal is to help you create a foundation that helps you feel rooted in your skills, creating awareness, acceptance, and the resilience to face your struggles and regain balance in your life.
Matthew Wilkinson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, CTP, CTMH-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maryville, IL 62062 (Online Only)
Matt is prepared to work with diverse clients on a variety of topics and has a focus on relationships, communication, shame, guilt, trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. He allows for his client's to explore and express their thoughts, feelings, and behavior without judgment at a pace that they determine.
Matt is prepared to work with diverse clients on a variety of topics and has a focus on relationships, communication, shame, guilt, trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression. He allows for his client's to explore and express their thoughts, feelings, and behavior without judgment at a pace that they determine.
Joseph Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Maryville, IL 62062
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with fifteen years of clinical experience. I completed my undergraduate degree in Social Work from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and my Master's degree in Social Work, with an emphasis in Family Systems Theory, at Saint Louis University. I understand that clients are the experts of their own lives and join with clients to determine treatment goals. I work throughout the time we have together focusing on helping those I serve achieve emotional balance.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with fifteen years of clinical experience. I completed my undergraduate degree in Social Work from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and my Master's degree in Social Work, with an emphasis in Family Systems Theory, at Saint Louis University. I understand that clients are the experts of their own lives and join with clients to determine treatment goals. I work throughout the time we have together focusing on helping those I serve achieve emotional balance.
Justin Piper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Maryville, IL 62062
As a mental health clinician, I work with clients on depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, grief, separation, parenting skills, communication, and family conflict. These clients come to therapy to improve their quality of life, and gain insight on how their thoughts, mood, and actions impact their overall goals. Therapy is a collaborative process involving both the client and clinician to establish a working relationship that is built on trust, compassion, and empowerment. You are the expert on yourself, and I am your guide through the process. Success comes from both of us working together as a team.
As a mental health clinician, I work with clients on depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, grief, separation, parenting skills, communication, and family conflict. These clients come to therapy to improve their quality of life, and gain insight on how their thoughts, mood, and actions impact their overall goals. Therapy is a collaborative process involving both the client and clinician to establish a working relationship that is built on trust, compassion, and empowerment. You are the expert on yourself, and I am your guide through the process. Success comes from both of us working together as a team.
Roger Gunther
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edwardsville, IL 62025 (Online Only)
"I aim to provide a caring counseling environment that promotes hope, healing and wholeness in your life." With 40+ years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, Roger is particularly skilled in helping individuals who are facing life transitions and with couples who are trying to get their relationships back on track. Roger utilizes Gottman based couples counseling methods with couples and addresses many types of concerns including grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and stress management with individuals. Roger has been described as having a calm and caring personality that puts clients at ease.
"I aim to provide a caring counseling environment that promotes hope, healing and wholeness in your life." With 40+ years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, Roger is particularly skilled in helping individuals who are facing life transitions and with couples who are trying to get their relationships back on track. Roger utilizes Gottman based couples counseling methods with couples and addresses many types of concerns including grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and stress management with individuals. Roger has been described as having a calm and caring personality that puts clients at ease.
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Verified Verified
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Alton, IL 62002
Taking the first step towards making a change can be an overwhelming process. Counseling can help you identify parts of your life you want to improve. My ideal client is a teen or young adult coming to face challenges like anxiety or depression, seeking personal growth and coping strategies. They value a safe, non-judgmental space for self-expression, someone to listen and help create goals.
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Jasmine Fulton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Troy, IL 62294 (Online Only)
Welcome to a space dedicated to your well-being and growth. I'm Jasmine Fulton, a licensed social worker with a master's degree in social work, committed to supporting individuals, children, families, and mothers on their journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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Tammy Straeter
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Highland, IL 62249
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.
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.
Patricia Ellen Horn
Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Alton, IL 62002
My approach to therapy is client-centered and tailored to the indivicual needs of each client. In my 25+ years of counseling I have helped clients cope with with problems such as depression, anxiety, marital and relationship issuses, grief and loss, and unresolved family-of-origin issues. I also teach relaxation exercises and visualization, and use a "theratapper" to help clients reprocess traumatic experiences.
My approach to therapy is client-centered and tailored to the indivicual needs of each client. In my 25+ years of counseling I have helped clients cope with with problems such as depression, anxiety, marital and relationship issuses, grief and loss, and unresolved family-of-origin issues. I also teach relaxation exercises and visualization, and use a "theratapper" to help clients reprocess traumatic experiences.
Leslie T Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alton, IL 62002 (Online Only)
Navigating the paths of life can be challenging. You don't have to journey them alone. At times you will need to talk to someone objectively to gain introspect into your thoughts, choices, or behavior in a matter. Other times you will find yourself at an impasse in life and will need guidance to help explore the best path leading to your desired destination, especially if it appears that you are going in circles with no forward movement.
Navigating the paths of life can be challenging. You don't have to journey them alone. At times you will need to talk to someone objectively to gain introspect into your thoughts, choices, or behavior in a matter. Other times you will find yourself at an impasse in life and will need guidance to help explore the best path leading to your desired destination, especially if it appears that you are going in circles with no forward movement.
Kaitlyn Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Hi! I'm glad you are here! I help clients who are struggling with confidence, communication, feeling stuck, or trying to find balance in their lives. My clients want to become the best versions of themselves, but need support to do so!
Hi! I'm glad you are here! I help clients who are struggling with confidence, communication, feeling stuck, or trying to find balance in their lives. My clients want to become the best versions of themselves, but need support to do so!
Kimberly Stevens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Asking for help is one of the most difficult things for someone to do. Life is not always easy, and sometimes we cannot do it on our own. This is nothing to be ashamed of. Life changes can bring about anxiety, depressed mood, or other more serious symptoms. I can provide a comfortable, non-judgemental environment and help you sort through these emotions, regroup, and heal.
Asking for help is one of the most difficult things for someone to do. Life is not always easy, and sometimes we cannot do it on our own. This is nothing to be ashamed of. Life changes can bring about anxiety, depressed mood, or other more serious symptoms. I can provide a comfortable, non-judgemental environment and help you sort through these emotions, regroup, and heal.
Jessi Hatfield
Counselor, LCPC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Maryville, IL 62062
I believe providing a safe, non-judgement space with kind, clear communication is foundational to a therapeutic relationship. Since 2009, I have provided individual and group care in a variety of settings to Veterans and people with disabilities (with an emphasis on acquired disabilities). I work with adults and am sex positive, kink and poly friendly.
I believe providing a safe, non-judgement space with kind, clear communication is foundational to a therapeutic relationship. Since 2009, I have provided individual and group care in a variety of settings to Veterans and people with disabilities (with an emphasis on acquired disabilities). I work with adults and am sex positive, kink and poly friendly.
Danica Byler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Collinsville, IL 62234 (Online Only)
The Gottman Method is an integrative approach to couple therapy based on over 40 years of research. As a Certified Gottman therapist, I work with couples experiencing communication issues, trouble dealing with conflict and personality differences, infidelity, differing parenting styles, intimacy and closeness. After a thorough assessment of your relationship, we will establish goals, and begin to develop a plan to gain skills that will help begin to heal the issues that can sometimes feel difficult to navigate on your own.
The Gottman Method is an integrative approach to couple therapy based on over 40 years of research. As a Certified Gottman therapist, I work with couples experiencing communication issues, trouble dealing with conflict and personality differences, infidelity, differing parenting styles, intimacy and closeness. After a thorough assessment of your relationship, we will establish goals, and begin to develop a plan to gain skills that will help begin to heal the issues that can sometimes feel difficult to navigate on your own.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Madison County, IL
100+
Average cost per session
$130
Therapists in Madison County, IL who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
83% | Depression |
73% | Self Esteem |
70% | Coping Skills |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Relationship Issues |
65% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
89% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
84% | Cigna and Evernorth |
82% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Madison County, IL see their clients
81% | In Person and Online | |
19% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Madison County?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.