Available Therapists in Peoria Heights, IL
We all experience difficult times in our life, whether the difficulty is trauma from your past, relationship issues, stress or feeling overwhelmed. Those difficult times may bring sadness, hurt, anxiety, loneliness or anger. I can help you let go and work through those behaviors and patterns that no longer serve a purpose for you. I will strive to help you gain insight, clarity and acceptance in your life. Counseling can help you create the life you desire and deserve. It takes courage to take the first step to become an even better version of you!
We all experience difficult times in our life, whether the difficulty is trauma from your past, relationship issues, stress or feeling overwhelmed. Those difficult times may bring sadness, hurt, anxiety, loneliness or anger. I can help you let go and work through those behaviors and patterns that no longer serve a purpose for you. I will strive to help you gain insight, clarity and acceptance in your life. Counseling can help you create the life you desire and deserve. It takes courage to take the first step to become an even better version of you!
Accepting new clients locally near Peoria, IL, and virtually across Illinois
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PMH-C specializing in perinatal mental health. I often use a combination of Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a psychodynamic approach to deeply explore how your unconscious thoughts, feelings, and past experiences have shaped who you are today.
Accepting new clients locally near Peoria, IL, and virtually across Illinois
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and PMH-C specializing in perinatal mental health. I often use a combination of Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a psychodynamic approach to deeply explore how your unconscious thoughts, feelings, and past experiences have shaped who you are today.
We all want to be happy and feel hopeful about the future, but sometimes life's stressors can make it quite challenging. Therapy can help. I work with clients to teach them healthy coping and how to change their perspective. A new way of thinking can truly make a significant impact on how a person feels. I am trained in EMDR therapy, a powerful treatment for trauma and PTSD. I believe in getting to the root of the issue and EMDR therapy can do just that. I recently completed my doctorate in psychology with a specialization in Trauma and Disaster Relief from National University and I have over 13 years' experience providing therapy.
We all want to be happy and feel hopeful about the future, but sometimes life's stressors can make it quite challenging. Therapy can help. I work with clients to teach them healthy coping and how to change their perspective. A new way of thinking can truly make a significant impact on how a person feels. I am trained in EMDR therapy, a powerful treatment for trauma and PTSD. I believe in getting to the root of the issue and EMDR therapy can do just that. I recently completed my doctorate in psychology with a specialization in Trauma and Disaster Relief from National University and I have over 13 years' experience providing therapy.
My office is a judgement-free zone when helping my clients to achieve their goal of a higher quality of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is skilled in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. I have 18 years of experience helping adolescents and adults overcome barriers related to mood & anxiety disorders, trauma-related stressors, substance use disorders, grief & loss, and educational difficulties related to learning disabilities and mental health diagnoses. I am a client-centered therapist and am able to tailor treatment goals to each individual's needs using evidence-based approaches.
My office is a judgement-free zone when helping my clients to achieve their goal of a higher quality of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is skilled in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. I have 18 years of experience helping adolescents and adults overcome barriers related to mood & anxiety disorders, trauma-related stressors, substance use disorders, grief & loss, and educational difficulties related to learning disabilities and mental health diagnoses. I am a client-centered therapist and am able to tailor treatment goals to each individual's needs using evidence-based approaches.
Life is complex. At times, it can feel heavy, disorienting, and deeply painful. Unexpected events and unresolved wounds can leave us navigating a sea of emotions grief, fear, shame, uncertainty, and self-doubt. We may find ourselves stuck in patterns that no longer serve us, holding onto limiting beliefs, fractured relationships, or behaviors that mask the pain rather than heal it. You don’t have to navigate this alone.I’ve found that people often come to us in some of their darkest, most painful, and vulnerable moments — and I consider that sacred. To be trusted in those moments is an honor I do not take lightly. This work is
Life is complex. At times, it can feel heavy, disorienting, and deeply painful. Unexpected events and unresolved wounds can leave us navigating a sea of emotions grief, fear, shame, uncertainty, and self-doubt. We may find ourselves stuck in patterns that no longer serve us, holding onto limiting beliefs, fractured relationships, or behaviors that mask the pain rather than heal it. You don’t have to navigate this alone.I’ve found that people often come to us in some of their darkest, most painful, and vulnerable moments — and I consider that sacred. To be trusted in those moments is an honor I do not take lightly. This work is
I believe counseling is a collaborative process that's rooted in a supportive, therapeutic relationship. I focus on creating a sense of safety and trust that allows for exploration of vulnerabilities, recognition of strengths/weaknesses, and increasing insight into your patterns of thinking and behavior. I bring an individualized, eclectic approach that utilizes multiple theoretical orientations into my personal therapeutic style. My main goal is for you to feel like you're healing and growing as a person in all areas of life.
I believe counseling is a collaborative process that's rooted in a supportive, therapeutic relationship. I focus on creating a sense of safety and trust that allows for exploration of vulnerabilities, recognition of strengths/weaknesses, and increasing insight into your patterns of thinking and behavior. I bring an individualized, eclectic approach that utilizes multiple theoretical orientations into my personal therapeutic style. My main goal is for you to feel like you're healing and growing as a person in all areas of life.
Everyone seeks counseling for different reasons. Maybe you have recently experienced a major life event and are looking for an ally to assist you in processing your emotions or thought patterns. Maybe you're looking to shed behaviors that you no longer find useful or healthy. Maybe you're seeking new skills that will help you better understand and manage a recent change or diagnosis. No matter your reason for seeking help, my hope is to provide a compassionate, judgment-free space of trust where you are able to do the work you need to take back control of your life.
Everyone seeks counseling for different reasons. Maybe you have recently experienced a major life event and are looking for an ally to assist you in processing your emotions or thought patterns. Maybe you're looking to shed behaviors that you no longer find useful or healthy. Maybe you're seeking new skills that will help you better understand and manage a recent change or diagnosis. No matter your reason for seeking help, my hope is to provide a compassionate, judgment-free space of trust where you are able to do the work you need to take back control of your life.
If you are someone who is struggling with depression, self-harm, anger management issues, anxiety, OCD, divorce issues, spectrum related issues, loss and grief or just problems adjusting to the day to day grind there is help available.
The struggle is real but through hope, growth, faith and transformation we heal. We all have a story to tell. No persons story is any better or worse than anyone else's. I can attest to the struggle to reach out for help and the need to be vulnerable. I am someone who is there to help guide you through those tough times. The courage and strength that it takes to reach out for help is the first step and a critical component to healing. The willingness to seek help and be vulnerable is actually a sign of strength. Let me help you on that journey!
If you are someone who is struggling with depression, self-harm, anger management issues, anxiety, OCD, divorce issues, spectrum related issues, loss and grief or just problems adjusting to the day to day grind there is help available.
The struggle is real but through hope, growth, faith and transformation we heal. We all have a story to tell. No persons story is any better or worse than anyone else's. I can attest to the struggle to reach out for help and the need to be vulnerable. I am someone who is there to help guide you through those tough times. The courage and strength that it takes to reach out for help is the first step and a critical component to healing. The willingness to seek help and be vulnerable is actually a sign of strength. Let me help you on that journey!
Accepting new clients.
As a registered nurse for over 12 years prior to my counseling career I also have a passion for supporting those working in the helping professions. I want to provide a safe and supportive environment to those helping others with an emphasis on burnout prevention and therapeutic boundaries.
Accepting new clients.
As a registered nurse for over 12 years prior to my counseling career I also have a passion for supporting those working in the helping professions. I want to provide a safe and supportive environment to those helping others with an emphasis on burnout prevention and therapeutic boundaries.
At the heart of my work is relationship. I’m a deeply relational therapist who believes that meaningful connection is the foundation for healing and growth. I build strong, trusting relationships with my clients, creating a space where they feel safe to be themselves, explore their struggles, and develop lasting tools for resilience.
At the heart of my work is relationship. I’m a deeply relational therapist who believes that meaningful connection is the foundation for healing and growth. I build strong, trusting relationships with my clients, creating a space where they feel safe to be themselves, explore their struggles, and develop lasting tools for resilience.
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.
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.
You may feel overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward. Whether you are navigating ADHD, OCD, grief, trauma, depression, or recovery, you are ready to understand your feelings and build healthier ways of coping! You want clarity, hope, and purpose—and someone to walk beside you on the path. Together, we can organize your thoughts, feel your feelings, and create a space where healing begins and growth is possible.
You may feel overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward. Whether you are navigating ADHD, OCD, grief, trauma, depression, or recovery, you are ready to understand your feelings and build healthier ways of coping! You want clarity, hope, and purpose—and someone to walk beside you on the path. Together, we can organize your thoughts, feel your feelings, and create a space where healing begins and growth is possible.
I have availability!
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 have availability!
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.
Evening and weekend appointments are available to accommodate your need.
Life is meant to be lived well, yet it presents constant changes and challenges which can cause us to feel overwhelmed. Whether you are seeking relief from stress, depression and anxiety, trying to resolve some relationship issues, or understanding your children's concerns, I can help. If you have experienced a loss and would like to take the journey toward recovery so you can experience joy again, I can help. With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness techniques and Writing for emotional healing, I will help you find the path to inner peace. Call/text (309) 472-0798.
Evening and weekend appointments are available to accommodate your need.
Life is meant to be lived well, yet it presents constant changes and challenges which can cause us to feel overwhelmed. Whether you are seeking relief from stress, depression and anxiety, trying to resolve some relationship issues, or understanding your children's concerns, I can help. If you have experienced a loss and would like to take the journey toward recovery so you can experience joy again, I can help. With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness techniques and Writing for emotional healing, I will help you find the path to inner peace. Call/text (309) 472-0798.
I will work with your schedule for availability if needed!
I am an EMDR-trained, neuro-informed, trauma-focused, and narrative-based therapist who believes in the power of human connection and each person’s capacity to heal. A former teacher, I work with adolescents and adults to foster growth through curiosity and compassion. Trained at Bradley University, I approach therapy with radical acceptance and a deep trust in my clients’ ability to rewrite their stories and live more authentic, fulfilling lives.
I will work with your schedule for availability if needed!
I am an EMDR-trained, neuro-informed, trauma-focused, and narrative-based therapist who believes in the power of human connection and each person’s capacity to heal. A former teacher, I work with adolescents and adults to foster growth through curiosity and compassion. Trained at Bradley University, I approach therapy with radical acceptance and a deep trust in my clients’ ability to rewrite their stories and live more authentic, fulfilling lives.
Beginning the process of counseling can be a very different type of experience. Allowing oneself to be vulnerable enough to discuss personal and sometimes traumatic topics about one’s life is not always an easy task. As someone who has been in counseling, myself, I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step. This is why I became a counselor. I understand that faith can be an important part of one’s life and am able to integrate concepts of faith into counseling, based on each individual’s preference. I also realize that some wish to focus solely on therapeutic concepts and want to engage you where you are.
Beginning the process of counseling can be a very different type of experience. Allowing oneself to be vulnerable enough to discuss personal and sometimes traumatic topics about one’s life is not always an easy task. As someone who has been in counseling, myself, I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step. This is why I became a counselor. I understand that faith can be an important part of one’s life and am able to integrate concepts of faith into counseling, based on each individual’s preference. I also realize that some wish to focus solely on therapeutic concepts and want to engage you where you are.
I am accepting new clients.
Have you lost your motivation or creative spark? Is it hard to find people that understand you? I work best with teens and adults who've endured relational traumas, those who struggle with mood disorders, are looking for their purpose, have suffered loss or are in a transitional time, and are open-minded or outside of the "norm". My goal is to help you build a sustainable life that aligns with your authentic self
Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach that integrates creativity and mindfulness, I help clients process difficult experiences, build resilience, develop coping tools, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I am accepting new clients.
Have you lost your motivation or creative spark? Is it hard to find people that understand you? I work best with teens and adults who've endured relational traumas, those who struggle with mood disorders, are looking for their purpose, have suffered loss or are in a transitional time, and are open-minded or outside of the "norm". My goal is to help you build a sustainable life that aligns with your authentic self
Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach that integrates creativity and mindfulness, I help clients process difficult experiences, build resilience, develop coping tools, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Hi! I'm Michelle. I've been in the helping field for 30 years and have guided thousands of people through depression, anxiety, trauma experiences, divorce, sudden losses, overcoming obsessive thinking, abusive relationships, and depression. I decided to go primarily online this year to reach more people. Our first interaction will be a free consultation. So, give me a call or fill out the contact form on my website to get started!
Hi! I'm Michelle. I've been in the helping field for 30 years and have guided thousands of people through depression, anxiety, trauma experiences, divorce, sudden losses, overcoming obsessive thinking, abusive relationships, and depression. I decided to go primarily online this year to reach more people. Our first interaction will be a free consultation. So, give me a call or fill out the contact form on my website to get started!
Welcome! I have telehealth appointments with no current waiting list. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, grief and loss, depression, borderline personality disorder, difficulty regulating emotions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, new medical diagnoses, adoption or foster care challenges, and many other topics. I work with individuals across the lifespan, including members of the LGBTQ+ and intellectually/developmentally disabled communities. I will walk alongside you on your mental health journey, offering a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore healing, growth, and self-understanding.
Welcome! I have telehealth appointments with no current waiting list. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, grief and loss, depression, borderline personality disorder, difficulty regulating emotions, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, new medical diagnoses, adoption or foster care challenges, and many other topics. I work with individuals across the lifespan, including members of the LGBTQ+ and intellectually/developmentally disabled communities. I will walk alongside you on your mental health journey, offering a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore healing, growth, and self-understanding.
Twists and turns are part of life, but having an impartial voice that lends a new perspective can make navigating them easier. We all have our own struggles, experiences, and obstacles. We also have our own strengths, talents, and resources. Realizing how to utilize your unique strengths to discover ways to overcome obstacles is my passion. We all have our differences and it is those differences that give us strength as individuals, couples, families, and communities.
Twists and turns are part of life, but having an impartial voice that lends a new perspective can make navigating them easier. We all have our own struggles, experiences, and obstacles. We also have our own strengths, talents, and resources. Realizing how to utilize your unique strengths to discover ways to overcome obstacles is my passion. We all have our differences and it is those differences that give us strength as individuals, couples, families, and communities.
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Wait times for therapists in the US vary widely depending on where you live. In major cities, the wait can range from a few days to several weeks. In rural or underserved areas, it is not uncommon to wait several months. Wait times can also vary depending on the type of therapist you are looking for. In general, master's level therapists like licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) and licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) tend to be more widely available than psychologists, who hold a doctoral degree. Availability can also differ depending on the specialty you are looking for; therapists who specialize in areas like trauma, eating disorders, or child therapy tend to have longer wait times because there are fewer of them relative to the demand for their specific expertise.
What are my options if no therapists near me are accepting new patients right now?
If you are having difficulty finding a local therapist with availability, there are a few steps you can take. First, consider expanding your search to include online therapy, not just providers in your immediate geographic location. Online therapy has made it possible to see a licensed therapist in your state without needing to travel, and in many cases online providers have shorter wait times than local in-person practices. Second, your primary care doctor can be a helpful bridge while you wait. They can conduct an initial evaluation, provide referrals that may help move the process along, and in some cases connect you with other mental health resources in your area. Third, if your symptoms feel urgent, community mental health centers are designed to serve people regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they often have more flexibility for both crisis care and follow-up appointments than private practices do.