In Person Therapists in Morton, IL
Charlotte Uteg Haning
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Morton, IL 61550
I am available to meet in-person at Centered Therapy & Wellness or via telehealth.
I focus on fostering strong, trusting relationships by providing a therapeutic space that is safe, supportive, and free from judgement. Using a strength-based perspective, I meet clients where they are with understanding and empathy. I invite my clients to bring their unique, authentic selves to session and offer a space for self-exploration, personal growth, and healing.
I am available to meet in-person at Centered Therapy & Wellness or via telehealth.
I focus on fostering strong, trusting relationships by providing a therapeutic space that is safe, supportive, and free from judgement. Using a strength-based perspective, I meet clients where they are with understanding and empathy. I invite my clients to bring their unique, authentic selves to session and offer a space for self-exploration, personal growth, and healing.
Sarah Hawkins, LCPC, is a therapist at Syndeo Counseling and has been working with couples, families, and individuals throughout the last 18 years. Sarah has an attachment framework in all her work because human beings are innately relational, social, and wired for intimate bonding with others. Sarah is trained in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) which prioritizes emotion and emotional regulation as the key organizing agents in individual experience and key relationship interactions.
Sarah Hawkins, LCPC, is a therapist at Syndeo Counseling and has been working with couples, families, and individuals throughout the last 18 years. Sarah has an attachment framework in all her work because human beings are innately relational, social, and wired for intimate bonding with others. Sarah is trained in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) which prioritizes emotion and emotional regulation as the key organizing agents in individual experience and key relationship interactions.
I offer therapy sessions in person (Morton, IL) and via telehealth for clients anywhere in Illinois.
Therapy can often be described as a journey on a winding path. There are obstacles, detours, and difficult terrain but with each step you move towards understanding, peace, and contentment. I am passionate about empowering clients that struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, life transitions, relationship issues, illness, and trauma/complex trauma forage a new path. By utilizing non-judgmental inquiry and keeping each individual client’s personal values in mind, I help my clients reconnect to their inner compass and move towards what they truly want.
I offer therapy sessions in person (Morton, IL) and via telehealth for clients anywhere in Illinois.
Therapy can often be described as a journey on a winding path. There are obstacles, detours, and difficult terrain but with each step you move towards understanding, peace, and contentment. I am passionate about empowering clients that struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, life transitions, relationship issues, illness, and trauma/complex trauma forage a new path. By utilizing non-judgmental inquiry and keeping each individual client’s personal values in mind, I help my clients reconnect to their inner compass and move towards what they truly want.
My ideal client is a woman who appears capable on the outside but feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected on the inside. She may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, trauma, or long-standing emotional patterns, often during seasons of transition such as pregnancy, postpartum changes, identity shifts, or later recognizing herself as neurodivergent. She wants a space where she can slow down, be honest, and stop holding it all together. Her goal is deeper self-understanding, emotional relief, and the ability to move forward with greater clarity, self-trust, and intention.
My ideal client is a woman who appears capable on the outside but feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected on the inside. She may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, trauma, or long-standing emotional patterns, often during seasons of transition such as pregnancy, postpartum changes, identity shifts, or later recognizing herself as neurodivergent. She wants a space where she can slow down, be honest, and stop holding it all together. Her goal is deeper self-understanding, emotional relief, and the ability to move forward with greater clarity, self-trust, and intention.
I am a neurodivergent-affirming therapist, who utilizes evidence-based techniques to assist clients successfully navigate a neurotypical world and excel to their full potential.
I spent 10 years working in student supports services in colleges prior to completing my masters in Counseling at Bradley University in 2023.
I work with clients of all ages, but my specialty areas are adolescents, teens and young adults.
I work with clients who are dealing with a variety of challenges like, autism, ADHD, grief, anxiety, depression, school struggles, home struggles, social struggles, self-esteem, trauma, and more.
I am a neurodivergent-affirming therapist, who utilizes evidence-based techniques to assist clients successfully navigate a neurotypical world and excel to their full potential.
I spent 10 years working in student supports services in colleges prior to completing my masters in Counseling at Bradley University in 2023.
I work with clients of all ages, but my specialty areas are adolescents, teens and young adults.
I work with clients who are dealing with a variety of challenges like, autism, ADHD, grief, anxiety, depression, school struggles, home struggles, social struggles, self-esteem, trauma, and more.
I believe that every client deserves intentional, non-judgemental, and well rounded care to help them on their journey to healing. I am committed to working with clients to develop their strengths and resilience, as well as provide them with appropriate interventions targeted to meet their needs and help them achieve long lasting change. I want to help each and every person that walks through my door to find growth and meaning on their walk through life.
I believe that every client deserves intentional, non-judgemental, and well rounded care to help them on their journey to healing. I am committed to working with clients to develop their strengths and resilience, as well as provide them with appropriate interventions targeted to meet their needs and help them achieve long lasting change. I want to help each and every person that walks through my door to find growth and meaning on their walk through life.
Sandi Kellerstrass, owner of and therapist for Syndeo Counseling is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with nine years of therapeutic experience. She holds a BA in Leadership and Management and an MA in Counseling from Lincoln Christian University. Sandi has prior field experience in community-based counseling, foster care and adoption preservation.
Sandi Kellerstrass, owner of and therapist for Syndeo Counseling is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with nine years of therapeutic experience. She holds a BA in Leadership and Management and an MA in Counseling from Lincoln Christian University. Sandi has prior field experience in community-based counseling, foster care and adoption preservation.
Michele is both CSAT and CPTT certified through IITAP and has completed Level-2 training in the Gottman Method through the Gottman Institute. Additionally, her extensive history in the field of social work and Hospice have provided a well-rounded approach for helping couples and individuals navigate through life challenges and transitions, self-sabotaging and addictive behavior, betrayal, grief, loss and existential crises.
Michele is both CSAT and CPTT certified through IITAP and has completed Level-2 training in the Gottman Method through the Gottman Institute. Additionally, her extensive history in the field of social work and Hospice have provided a well-rounded approach for helping couples and individuals navigate through life challenges and transitions, self-sabotaging and addictive behavior, betrayal, grief, loss and existential crises.
Often, counseling focuses on the symptoms of emotional struggles and never addresses the root causes. My deep interest in people, problems, and processes has allowed me to recognize the complex patterns of individuals, life experiences, family, trauma, relationships and how these have influenced the way clients see themselves and the world around them. With grace, understanding, and support, I seek to help clients understand how their past has shaped them, discover how ensnaring behaviors began (and continue) and then to restore dignity, well-being, and relationships.
Often, counseling focuses on the symptoms of emotional struggles and never addresses the root causes. My deep interest in people, problems, and processes has allowed me to recognize the complex patterns of individuals, life experiences, family, trauma, relationships and how these have influenced the way clients see themselves and the world around them. With grace, understanding, and support, I seek to help clients understand how their past has shaped them, discover how ensnaring behaviors began (and continue) and then to restore dignity, well-being, and relationships.
My ideal clients are children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life changes. I provide a compassionate, safe space and use tailored, evidence-based approaches such as play therapy, sand tray therapy, CBT, and EMDR. Together, we work on reducing distress, improving emotional regulation, strengthening relationships, and building effective coping skills. My goal is to help clients feel heard, empowered, and supported as they heal from their past and move toward a fuller, more balanced life.
My ideal clients are children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life changes. I provide a compassionate, safe space and use tailored, evidence-based approaches such as play therapy, sand tray therapy, CBT, and EMDR. Together, we work on reducing distress, improving emotional regulation, strengthening relationships, and building effective coping skills. My goal is to help clients feel heard, empowered, and supported as they heal from their past and move toward a fuller, more balanced life.
My therapeutic approach is to provide a supportive and safe environment where problems can be explored and healing can be achieved. I use an attachment-based, trauma-informed lens to look at challenges in the context of a client’s life, relationships, and family of origin.
My therapeutic approach is to provide a supportive and safe environment where problems can be explored and healing can be achieved. I use an attachment-based, trauma-informed lens to look at challenges in the context of a client’s life, relationships, and family of origin.
I am offering all three options: telephone, video and in office visits.
My goal is to help people achieve a better life for themselves and for those around them through a team effort. I use Trauma Informed Care, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and marriage counseling interventions through the Gottman Institute. My work in a medical emergency room, psychiatric hospital, county services and a suboxone clinic, has given me experience helping my clients to deal with trauma of many different kinds. One key ingredient is hope- For without hope there is no sense of what is possible.
I am offering all three options: telephone, video and in office visits.
My goal is to help people achieve a better life for themselves and for those around them through a team effort. I use Trauma Informed Care, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and marriage counseling interventions through the Gottman Institute. My work in a medical emergency room, psychiatric hospital, county services and a suboxone clinic, has given me experience helping my clients to deal with trauma of many different kinds. One key ingredient is hope- For without hope there is no sense of what is possible.
I offer in-person sessions in Peoria, virtual therapy by phone or secure video, and a flexible hybrid option to personalize your needs.
Making change is difficult and I hope to help. Life can be complex and overwhelming, with both triumphs and challenges. It's during these moments of struggle that we often find ourselves seeking guidance, support, and understanding. That's where I come in. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and the belief that you are the expert of your own life. I am here to walk alongside you, offering a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In our sessions, I strive to create a warm and compassionate environment, one where you feel truly heard and validated.
I offer in-person sessions in Peoria, virtual therapy by phone or secure video, and a flexible hybrid option to personalize your needs.
Making change is difficult and I hope to help. Life can be complex and overwhelming, with both triumphs and challenges. It's during these moments of struggle that we often find ourselves seeking guidance, support, and understanding. That's where I come in. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and the belief that you are the expert of your own life. I am here to walk alongside you, offering a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In our sessions, I strive to create a warm and compassionate environment, one where you feel truly heard and validated.
Connection matters; we weren't meant to go through life's hurts and challenges alone. Oftentimes we get this connection through friends and family, but sometimes we need more than that. Sometimes it feels as though we are stuck in the spot we are in without hope of things changing. I understand that it's difficult to take that step towards counseling. My heart is to create a space to feel heard, understood, and to gain hope as we walk through those stuck points together.
Connection matters; we weren't meant to go through life's hurts and challenges alone. Oftentimes we get this connection through friends and family, but sometimes we need more than that. Sometimes it feels as though we are stuck in the spot we are in without hope of things changing. I understand that it's difficult to take that step towards counseling. My heart is to create a space to feel heard, understood, and to gain hope as we walk through those stuck points together.
I believe each person has within them the power and skills needed to make changes and succeed in life. My goal as a therapist is to meet clients where they are, build on the strengths they already possess, and develop strategies to help cope with life's ups and downs more effectively. I strive to create a warm and supportive environment where clients feel free of judgement and comfortable sharing and working toward their personal goals. I approach therapy utilizing CBT techniques and strengths-based approach in a culturally sensitive environment.
I believe each person has within them the power and skills needed to make changes and succeed in life. My goal as a therapist is to meet clients where they are, build on the strengths they already possess, and develop strategies to help cope with life's ups and downs more effectively. I strive to create a warm and supportive environment where clients feel free of judgement and comfortable sharing and working toward their personal goals. I approach therapy utilizing CBT techniques and strengths-based approach in a culturally sensitive environment.
Darin received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Illinois. He has been assisting individuals, couples and families for more than 20 years and uses a strength-based approach to his counseling. Darin takes great satisfaction in helping his clients increase their self-awareness in order to improve their ability to regulate their thoughts and behaviors . Areas of skill building include but are not limited to: avoiding thinking errors, increasing personal responsibility, increasing emotional intelligence, assertiveness training, integrating faith into decision making, stress management, enhancing parenting skills and improving self-esteem.
Darin received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Illinois. He has been assisting individuals, couples and families for more than 20 years and uses a strength-based approach to his counseling. Darin takes great satisfaction in helping his clients increase their self-awareness in order to improve their ability to regulate their thoughts and behaviors . Areas of skill building include but are not limited to: avoiding thinking errors, increasing personal responsibility, increasing emotional intelligence, assertiveness training, integrating faith into decision making, stress management, enhancing parenting skills and improving self-esteem.
My mission is to help you achieve a healthier, happier, fulfilling life, by providing Client Centered, Individualized Therapy, by Taking Life One Step at a Time.
My mission is to help you achieve a healthier, happier, fulfilling life, by providing Client Centered, Individualized Therapy, by Taking Life One Step at a Time.
I offer therapy in person or via telehealth for limited evening appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
My grandfather used to tell me: “Write your life in pencil for it will surely change”. While we can be certain that our life and circumstances will change throughout life, what we can rely on is our ability to adapt. I view counseling as an opportunity to help you figure out how to adapt to the curveballs life throws at us. I can help you learn new coping skills, gain a fresh perspective, or provide a listening ear, I believe that you too can adapt. I have experience in areas such as depression, anxiety, adjustment, oncology, chronic illness, and grief and loss.
I offer therapy in person or via telehealth for limited evening appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
My grandfather used to tell me: “Write your life in pencil for it will surely change”. While we can be certain that our life and circumstances will change throughout life, what we can rely on is our ability to adapt. I view counseling as an opportunity to help you figure out how to adapt to the curveballs life throws at us. I can help you learn new coping skills, gain a fresh perspective, or provide a listening ear, I believe that you too can adapt. I have experience in areas such as depression, anxiety, adjustment, oncology, chronic illness, and grief and loss.
Hello, I'm Yukako (she/her/hers), a fierce mental health advocate for migrants, refugees, and immigrants regardless of your immigration status. I am a psychotherapist with a passion for creating safe mental and emotional space for all including immigrants and refugees. I am originally from Japan and spent more than half of my life in other regions of the world. As an immigrant myself, I understand the unique challenges you may face. I offer a safe space for you to share your story, and together, we'll create a personalized treatment plan to help you thrive and live your life with a sense of ownership, agency, and autonomy.
Hello, I'm Yukako (she/her/hers), a fierce mental health advocate for migrants, refugees, and immigrants regardless of your immigration status. I am a psychotherapist with a passion for creating safe mental and emotional space for all including immigrants and refugees. I am originally from Japan and spent more than half of my life in other regions of the world. As an immigrant myself, I understand the unique challenges you may face. I offer a safe space for you to share your story, and together, we'll create a personalized treatment plan to help you thrive and live your life with a sense of ownership, agency, and autonomy.
Deciding to start therapy is a brave, difficult decision! You may find you are in a situation where you feel like you are stuck, have no where to turn, or are navigating some of the most difficult times of your life. I find that people are looking to be heard, to feel safe, and to find support. Having the experience of being listened to, of being validated, and being supported can be the beginning of the process of healing. I work to create a warm, safe, and open therapeutic space for you to bring any emotion you may be feeling. Together, we can navigate the challenges you are facing and work towards your path to healing.
Deciding to start therapy is a brave, difficult decision! You may find you are in a situation where you feel like you are stuck, have no where to turn, or are navigating some of the most difficult times of your life. I find that people are looking to be heard, to feel safe, and to find support. Having the experience of being listened to, of being validated, and being supported can be the beginning of the process of healing. I work to create a warm, safe, and open therapeutic space for you to bring any emotion you may be feeling. Together, we can navigate the challenges you are facing and work towards your path to healing.
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