With over 20 years of counseling experience with women, children, teens, and first responders, I use a client-centered approach to help clients heal, grow, and live. I offer grief counseling, career counseling, and focused care for issues, including stress and trauma, pediatric death, anxiety, grief, marital issues, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation. I am a life-long learner, and have trained extensively to counsel firefighters and law enforcement. I am a national presenter for first responder emotional wellness issues.

Do you feel stuck and unable to change your thoughts and behaviors? Do you believe you will always feel this way? As a Psychologist who provides Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, I deliver effective, scientific treatment that will help you feel better quickly by regaining control over your anxieties via approaching and overcoming fears. During my internship at Alexian Brothers Hospital and Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Michigan Consortium, I mastered applying scientific treatments, such as Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, Panic Control Treatment, and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.

Part of being alive is to experience, fear, doubt, depression, and a multitude of events that bring about suffering. Of course there are varying degrees, as some people are just having trouble adjusting to a circumstance in their life and need a little support in the right direction. For others, the problem may be chronic such as PTSD or depression.

Long-term trauma and other chronic mental health challenges are exhausting - finding a therapist with experience with severe or long-term mental illness can be equally exhausting. Our therapists have longstanding experiences in hospitals and working with those struggling from long-term difficulties, and are thrilled to offer those services on an outpatient basis. If you've been recently hospitalized or have jumped from therapist to therapist, let our combination of experience, research-backed skills and passion for helping others be your landing spot for real change.

Let's face it—life and relationships can be tough. Between work or school, family and friends, we all engage with the world—and each other—differently. For some, building connections seems to come easily. You know who I'm talking about. The enthusiastic coworker with (a little too much) energy to spare; the class clown who never fails to get a laugh; the relative who jumps at the chance to host the next family gathering. For others, connecting is a challenge that sparks anxiety; this anxiety can cause us to fall back on unhealthy coping patterns that thwart our relationship goals and create conditions for personal suffering.

Many times people turn to therapy when the ways that they have previously been able to cope to get through difficult situations, or life in general, are just not working anymore. You may have reached a time when striving for those changes becomes better than continuing on with what is currently occurring, but are not sure how to move forward. You want someone to really listen to you and to find effective ways for you to get "unstuck". Making change through therapy can be a good place to start. Therapy is a safe place where you can come and talk about your concerns and struggles without judgment or pressure.

Life presents challenges for all of us. As a highly skilled therapist, I help individuals, couples, and families who have become overwhelmed by life's challenges or feeling "stuck" in their situation. I help my clients build inner strength and find relief from disturbing emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a personalized treatment approach tailored to a client's needs. I work with clients to identify and overcome dysfunctional patterns that interfere with mental well-being, relationships and general life satisfaction.

We provide evidence-based CBT/Exposure Therapy for anxiety disorders, specializing in social anxiety, selective mutism, separation anxiety, panic disorder, & related issues. The goal is to live a valued life in the presence of anxiety and, to do this, we treat the anxious-avoidance cycle you may find yourself in. Anxious avoidance is when a person avoids something that makes them anxious (which is normal and expected). However, when avoidance interferes with your life and keeps you from living out your goals, that’s when avoidance (not anxiety) becomes problematic. We are specialists who can help you learn how to approach vs avoid.

Feeling stuck and lonely in a relationship? Considering a divorce but really want to make things work with your significant other? Your spouse doesn't want to go to therapy and you are not sure what to do? Do you feel irritable and tired? Do you notice that you are not able to move through life with ease? Do you feel overwhelmed all the time? I can help you!

Our experienced team of therapists has been helping clients achieve their best self, better relationships, and a more balanced life since 2012. The more common struggles we help clients overcome are anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship problems, and parenting challenges. If you have been wrestling with these or other issues, we are here to help. We work with older kids (8+), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Most of our therapists are EMDR trained (EMDRIA approved) and also use other effective approaches including CBT, DBT, and systemic approaches.

Struggling from time to time with life's stresses is something we all have in common. I'm easy to talk to, practical, down to earth, and really good at what I do. I people just like you discover meaningful and lasting solutions to emotional, behavioral, and relational struggles. I'm here when you need someone to turn to for individual, family, or couples counseling. My areas of expertise include Emotional Struggles, Anxiety & Depression, Couples & Family, Improving Relationships and Communication, Life Transitions, Family of origin issues, Crisis/Trauma, Addictions, Co-dependency, Decision Making, and more.

Our experienced team of therapists has been helping clients achieve their best self, better relationships, and a more balanced life since 2012. The more common struggles we help clients overcome are anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship problems, and parenting challenges. If you have been wrestling with these or other issues, we are here to help. We work with older kids (8+), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Most of our therapists are EMDR trained (EMDRIA approved) and also use other effective approaches including CBT, DBT, and systemic approaches.

My motto is "try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud". I enjoy working with individuals, groups, and families from all ages seeking ways to grow socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. I welcome all "walks of life" from various cultural backgrounds who are facing challenges with trauma, mental health disorders, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, LGBTQ, Youth in Care, family dynamics, and many more. This office provides Telehealth Services and face-to-face sessions.

My ideal client is someone who is reaching out for support and is willing to allow me to share vulnerable therapeutic space with to help them grow and develop while helping them alleviate certain undesirable symptoms while learning new skills to maximize their psychological, social, emotional, and behavioral human potential. The client seeks understanding, validation, and space to process their emotions along with helpful solution-oriented coping strategies to help them deal with difficult stressors, painful emotions, negative thinking patterns, and ways to change maladaptive behaviors while accentuating effective behaviors.

Though each person’s experience is unique, a common thread is that not knowing where emotions come from adds to distress. My hope is to provide a nonjudgmental place to better understand your emotions so that you can gain a sense of control in creating a meaningful life. A meaningful life may involve feeling comfortable sitting alone with your thoughts, the past becoming less haunting, more effective communication in relationships, feeling productive, or something else. Whatever you are working towards, I am here to support you.

I began my career as a lawyer. Studying and practicing in the field of law helped me develop critical thinking skills and an understanding of how to navigate the practical challenges of life. However, working as a lawyer made me realize I wanted to help people on a more personal, emotional, and psychological level so they could be effective before they need a lawyer. So, at the age of 29, I quit my job as an attorney and went back to school to get a Ph.D. in Psychology. As a lifetime student, I am dedicated to learning. I want to learn more about you and help you get to where you want to be.

Life is challenging. Nobody rides for free. You’ve been struggling with mood, energy and worry for awhile now (maybe for as long as you can remember). You may have noticed your thinking amplifying your unpleasant emotions and negatively impacting your relationships. Maybe some of your experiences have left you feeling stuck, defeated and unworthy. It can be hard to imagine a life without these things present, but I’m here to tell you that things can change, and you don’t need to go through it alone. With the right skills and support, you can build the life you have always wanted and move through the challenges you have experienced.

*** I currently do not have openings available. I'm happy to provide referrals to connect you with a like-minded therapist*** Pursing emotional and behavioral health isn't just meant to improve our lives, it's meant to change how we function in the world. The changes we make can spark change in our relationships, jobs, families and community. If only change was easy! Change often comes during times of pressure and struggle. Therapy is a tool to help you address these barriers head on and unearth skills and strengths need to help you meet your goals and thrive.

Get help for anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship problems, PTSD, and more. With his advanced expertise and caring approach Dr. Headman can help. By actively participating in counseling you should experience improvement within a few sessions. Call today to schedule your first appointment with Dr. Headman! (217) 953-4660

You’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, and you don’t know how to manage everything. You feel like no one understands and it seems as though life keeps getting harder. It seems like you’ve tried everything and nothing is working. Do you often ask yourself what can I do to feel better or how can I help my child feel better? Do you find yourself wanting to connect with someone or wanting someone who can connect with your child but also keep you informed with how to help them? Reaching out to a therapist can be difficult because you want to be sure it’s the right for you or your child.