Therapists in Tazewell County, IL

I have 12 years of experience working with adolescents with behavioral and emotional difficulties. I have completed the Pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder certification program through the International OCD Foundation. I have extensive experience working with family issues including divorce, legal problems, sexual abuse, and other mental illnesses. I have worked with many adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms.
I have 12 years of experience working with adolescents with behavioral and emotional difficulties. I have completed the Pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder certification program through the International OCD Foundation. I have extensive experience working with family issues including divorce, legal problems, sexual abuse, and other mental illnesses. I have worked with many adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms.

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.

You may feel overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward. Whether you're navigating ADHD, OCD, grief, trauma, depression, or recovery, you're 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're navigating ADHD, OCD, grief, trauma, depression, or recovery, you're 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.

My therapeutic approach is to provide a supportive and safe environment where problems can be explored and healing can be achieved. I use relationship-based intervention to meet clients where they are and partner together to explore barriers and create solutions to life’s challenges. I also 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 relationship-based intervention to meet clients where they are and partner together to explore barriers and create solutions to life’s challenges. I also 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 love working with clients who are going through the difficult parts of life and need some help figuring out how to handle it all. Whether that difficult experience is figuring out college and careers, navigating relationships, or just simply the stress that comes from the day-to-day, I approach my clients' problems without judgment. My clients tend to get the best outcomes when they can work with me to figure out what they would like to achieve in therapy and commit to enacting change, whether big or small, outside of sessions.
I love working with clients who are going through the difficult parts of life and need some help figuring out how to handle it all. Whether that difficult experience is figuring out college and careers, navigating relationships, or just simply the stress that comes from the day-to-day, I approach my clients' problems without judgment. My clients tend to get the best outcomes when they can work with me to figure out what they would like to achieve in therapy and commit to enacting change, whether big or small, outside of sessions.

I have been a counselor for 25 years and have worked in a variety of settings including community agencies, schools and private practices with all ages from young children to adolescents to adults. I bring a truly holistic approach to your well-being journey. I understand that mental health is deeply connected to your everyday lifestyle, which is why I focus on the transformative power of nutrition, exercise, supplements, and healthy habits to support your emotional and cognitive function. Beyond traditional counseling, I offer specialized neurofeedback and brainwave optimization techniques that help regulate your nervous system.
I have been a counselor for 25 years and have worked in a variety of settings including community agencies, schools and private practices with all ages from young children to adolescents to adults. I bring a truly holistic approach to your well-being journey. I understand that mental health is deeply connected to your everyday lifestyle, which is why I focus on the transformative power of nutrition, exercise, supplements, and healthy habits to support your emotional and cognitive function. Beyond traditional counseling, I offer specialized neurofeedback and brainwave optimization techniques that help regulate your nervous system.

Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Jennifer Logan is a therapist who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL with a masters degree (MA) in Human Development Counseling. She then went on to Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA and obtained her PhD in Counseling and Supervision. Jennifer believes in a holistic approach to care. Her goal is to establish a genuine therapeutic relationship to facility change. She will work to empower her clients to make positive changes in their lives. Her main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, stress, mood disorders.
Jennifer Logan is a therapist who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL with a masters degree (MA) in Human Development Counseling. She then went on to Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA and obtained her PhD in Counseling and Supervision. Jennifer believes in a holistic approach to care. Her goal is to establish a genuine therapeutic relationship to facility change. She will work to empower her clients to make positive changes in their lives. Her main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, stress, mood disorders.

Are you a person who suffers from anxiety, overwhelm, or trauma related symptoms? I will approach our work together from a knowledgeable, attentive, and compassionate perspective. My goal is to utilize the clients' strengths and focus on the relationship to meet each client where they are at and work alongside them as they process challenges and work toward their goals. By integrating Brainspotting , I’ll help you navigate and transform your challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, leading you toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Are you a person who suffers from anxiety, overwhelm, or trauma related symptoms? I will approach our work together from a knowledgeable, attentive, and compassionate perspective. My goal is to utilize the clients' strengths and focus on the relationship to meet each client where they are at and work alongside them as they process challenges and work toward their goals. By integrating Brainspotting , I’ll help you navigate and transform your challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, leading you toward a more authentic and fulfilling 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.

Do you find yourself struggling to get out of bed? Trying to find meaning in life? Just don't feel like you are living the life God wants you to have? I am here to help you through the peaks and valleys of your journey through life. I strive to create a positive, compassionate, non-judgmental, space for healing. Whether it is exploring difficult emotions, planning for the future, or working through the past, together we will work toward being the person God created you to be.
Do you find yourself struggling to get out of bed? Trying to find meaning in life? Just don't feel like you are living the life God wants you to have? I am here to help you through the peaks and valleys of your journey through life. I strive to create a positive, compassionate, non-judgmental, space for healing. Whether it is exploring difficult emotions, planning for the future, or working through the past, together we will work toward being the person God created you to be.

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.

Our life experiences shape who we are and sometimes those experiences can be painful. The thoughts and feelings we have about those experiences shape our beliefs. My job as a therapist is to partner with you to discover how your thoughts and feelings shape your behavior. I believe that all behavior serves as a function for us and when we understand the function we can change our negative behaviors to positive behaviors. **I also offer Mediation for contested and uncontested cases; specializing in the area of children agreements. Mediation is a much more cost effective way to reach agreements in the Divorce process.
Our life experiences shape who we are and sometimes those experiences can be painful. The thoughts and feelings we have about those experiences shape our beliefs. My job as a therapist is to partner with you to discover how your thoughts and feelings shape your behavior. I believe that all behavior serves as a function for us and when we understand the function we can change our negative behaviors to positive behaviors. **I also offer Mediation for contested and uncontested cases; specializing in the area of children agreements. Mediation is a much more cost effective way to reach agreements in the Divorce process.

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.

Cortnie Irby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois, with a therapeutic background dating back to 2017. Cortnie strives to seamlessly integrate various therapeutic modalities with a keen focus on working with women, adolescents, and children. Her expertise shines in empowering clients, guiding them through the intricate process of unraveling connections between their past and present experiences. In her practice, Cortnie employs a trauma-informed and client-centered approach, aiming to support clients by fostering positive transformations.
Cortnie Irby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois, with a therapeutic background dating back to 2017. Cortnie strives to seamlessly integrate various therapeutic modalities with a keen focus on working with women, adolescents, and children. Her expertise shines in empowering clients, guiding them through the intricate process of unraveling connections between their past and present experiences. In her practice, Cortnie employs a trauma-informed and client-centered approach, aiming to support clients by fostering positive transformations.

Blake Muehlich received his B.S. in Psychology from Bradley University in 2014 and his M. A. in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2021. Blake is passionate about helping others find meaning, purpose, and joy in the midst of the suffering that life so often brings. Counseling to him means creating a non-judgmental space that focuses on the client-counselor relationship as a way to move past and heal life-long wounds that keep us from being the people we want to be.
Blake Muehlich received his B.S. in Psychology from Bradley University in 2014 and his M. A. in Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2021. Blake is passionate about helping others find meaning, purpose, and joy in the midst of the suffering that life so often brings. Counseling to him means creating a non-judgmental space that focuses on the client-counselor relationship as a way to move past and heal life-long wounds that keep us from being the people we want to be.

At Balanced, LLC we offer a wide range of counseling services for individuals and families to help everyone achieve emotional wellness.
At Balanced, LLC we offer a wide range of counseling services for individuals and families to help everyone achieve emotional wellness.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Do you feel each day is a struggle and there is no hope? Do you have anger that is difficult to control? Have you experienced a life-changing event that you need help coping with and understanding? Is your child or teenager struggling with emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties? Are you a concerned parent? People visit counselors for many reasons. For some it is the beginning of breaking free of chains preventing discovery of their true self. For others it means understanding why unhealthy patterns of behavior continue. For all it is an investment in hope and change.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Do you feel each day is a struggle and there is no hope? Do you have anger that is difficult to control? Have you experienced a life-changing event that you need help coping with and understanding? Is your child or teenager struggling with emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties? Are you a concerned parent? People visit counselors for many reasons. For some it is the beginning of breaking free of chains preventing discovery of their true self. For others it means understanding why unhealthy patterns of behavior continue. For all it is an investment in hope and change.

Michele has an extensive history in the field of social work that provided her with a well rounded foundation for helping families and individuals as they faced life challenges and transitions. Michele had the privilege of working in Hospice, offering support and counseling through grief, loss and existential crises. Michele is a CSAT candidate and has begun her certification in Attachment-Based Family Therapy and completed Level-2 training in the Gottman Method.
Michele has an extensive history in the field of social work that provided her with a well rounded foundation for helping families and individuals as they faced life challenges and transitions. Michele had the privilege of working in Hospice, offering support and counseling through grief, loss and existential crises. Michele is a CSAT candidate and has begun her certification in Attachment-Based Family Therapy and completed Level-2 training in the Gottman Method.

Passionate about fostering personal growth, I aspire to make a lasting impact in the lives of clients by helping them build skills and insights that extend beyond the counseling room. Whether working through complex emotions, addressing obstacles, or achieving personal goals, I am dedicated to providing support that aligns with each client’s individual journey. Through a thoughtful, integrative approach, I collaborate with clients to find meaning, overcome barriers, and live more fulfilling lives.
Passionate about fostering personal growth, I aspire to make a lasting impact in the lives of clients by helping them build skills and insights that extend beyond the counseling room. Whether working through complex emotions, addressing obstacles, or achieving personal goals, I am dedicated to providing support that aligns with each client’s individual journey. Through a thoughtful, integrative approach, I collaborate with clients to find meaning, overcome barriers, and live more fulfilling lives.
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Number of Therapists in Tazewell County, IL
200+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Tazewell County, IL who prioritize treating:
90% | Anxiety |
84% | Depression |
66% | Trauma and PTSD |
63% | Self Esteem |
61% | Coping Skills |
58% | Grief |
52% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
92% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
76% | Cigna and Evernorth |
75% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Tazewell County, IL see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
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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.