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Karen Swineford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

Karen Swineford

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA (she, her)

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Bloomington, IL 61701
Let's Connect (309) 245-7405
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I know what it feels like to be stuck & to feel like life is not as meaningful or beautiful as you thought it would be. Maybe it's hard to remember the last time you laughed freely or felt fully alive. Maybe the past keeps creeping up into the present. These are the times to reach out for help. If this is you, I’d like to help you start that journey of healing, awareness, understanding, and hope.
I focus on holistic and empowering approaches to wellness, with an understanding of how past experiences affect present day functioning. I have worked with a variety of issues including mood disorders, trauma, abuse, addiction, and involvement with the child welfare system.
You are not alone or broken. You have worth and value in who you are. If you are ready to add more freedom, hope, and healing into your life, I would be honored to walk alongside you on the journey.
Call or Karen Swineford now for a free 15 minute consultation - (309) 245-7405

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Salus Counseling

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309) 245-7405
I offer in person and virtual therapy and am available for daytime sessions before 3pm.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (309) 245-7405
Photo of Karen Swineford, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Salus Counseling

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309) 245-7405
I offer in person and virtual therapy and am available for daytime sessions before 3pm.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Health Alliance
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We bill in network for BCBS, Aetna, and Health Alliance. I can provide a super bill for out of network clients.
Photo of Karen Swineford, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Karen Swineford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (309) 245-7405
"
We bill in network for BCBS, Aetna, and Health Alliance. I can provide a super bill for out of network clients.
Photo of Karen Swineford, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Karen Swineford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (309) 245-7405

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.019170 Karen Swineford
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Lincoln Christian University, Masters of Counseling, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from WRAP 2016
  • Degree/Diploma from LU B.S. Criminal Justice / 2011
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I have over a decade of working with individuals and families in crisis. I'm licensed in IL and have additional certification in trauma and perinatal mood disorders therapy.
Photo of Karen Swineford, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Karen Swineford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (309) 245-7405
"
I have over a decade of working with individuals and families in crisis. I'm licensed in IL and have additional certification in trauma and perinatal mood disorders therapy.
Photo of Karen Swineford, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Karen Swineford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (309) 245-7405

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Religious Trauma
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Veterans
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Karen Swineford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (309) 245-7405
Photo of Karen Swineford, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Karen Swineford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (309) 245-7405

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • EMDR
  • Feminist
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Neurofeedback
  • Trauma Focused
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I especially enjoy using EMDR and Brainspotting in sessions. We'll begin by creating positive resources that will foster hope and increase internal support. Once we've established rapport and a foundation of healthier coping and education, we will slowly begin to dive into reprocessing past events. Clients often report feeling better and having more clarity after a few reprocessing sessions.
Photo of Karen Swineford, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Karen Swineford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (309) 245-7405
"
I especially enjoy using EMDR and Brainspotting in sessions. We'll begin by creating positive resources that will foster hope and increase internal support. Once we've established rapport and a foundation of healthier coping and education, we will slowly begin to dive into reprocessing past events. Clients often report feeling better and having more clarity after a few reprocessing sessions.
Photo of Karen Swineford, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Karen Swineford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (309) 245-7405

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Salus Counseling

Bloomington, IL 61701

(309) 245-7405

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

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I offer in person and virtual therapy and am available for daytime sessions before 3pm.
Photo of Karen Swineford, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Karen Swineford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (309) 245-7405
"
I offer in person and virtual therapy and am available for daytime sessions before 3pm.
Photo of Karen Swineford, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Karen Swineford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (309) 245-7405