Therapists in Charleston, IL

Hello - Are you feeling stuck, confused, uncertain, sad? Life often presents us with challenges and obstacles that limit us in reaching our full potential. As a licensed therapist and nationally certified counselor with 25 years of experience, I would love the opportunity to help you become "unstuck" and reach that full potential. I typically use cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused brief therapy in a safe and collaborative environment. My hope is by working collaboratively, you will experience insight, growth and empowerment that will lead to a life of happiness, positive change and improved coping strategies.

Are you feeling out of control, overwhelmed, or unable to handle life's typical stressors? Has something really challenging or upsetting happened that is causing an inability to manage everyday life? Stress, transition and loss can cause low self esteem, difficulty in relationships, and feelings of being unable to manage day to day life. I aim to provide a safe space in which to process those stressors and learn to manage them in a healthy way.

Jeffrey Boyd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois and a Master of Arts in Education from Olivet Nazarene University. He has several years of experience working as a child welfare caseworker, adult therapist, and school social worker. He has assisted clients with grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, self-esteem, developmental disorders, and divorce.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with advanced experience in marriage and family counseling. For nearly a decade, I have had the opportunity to work with individuals and families in a variety of settings and circumstances. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, whether that is working with individuals, families, or couples. My focus is to work with my clients to identify their individual needs, and establish goals that not only assist in meeting those needs, but that celebrate the strengths and gifts that already exist in them.

It’s important to me that therapy is a safe place where clients can show up as their authentic selves and leave feeling seen, heard, and understood. We will work together to build the skills and supports that empower you to live a life that makes sense for you. Pema Chodron explains how I experience the therapeutic process, “Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.”

Telehealth Remote only therapist- I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client is very important. It’s very important to me that I create strong relationships with my clients based on trust and acceptance. I take a holistic approach, as our mental health is as important as our physical health, and they are often related to one another. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and a person-centered approach. I can assist people who have mood disorders, anxiety, grief, trauma, substance abuse, parenting and family conflicts and LGBTQ support. I specialize working with adolescents, adults, & couples

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has spent my entire career working to understand why mental health is just as important as our physical and spiritual health. I enjoy working directly with a wide range of client populations, ages 14 -65+ years old. I am particularly interested in working with clients struggling with post- traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and societal related stressors. I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment to help client’s process underlying feelings, emotions, and thoughts in order to minimize stress, mobilize coping skills, and access social resources.

Accepting new clients. Lorie (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with a client-centered and trauma-informed approach to therapy. Since 2004, Lorie has a wide range of experiences within the community mental health setting as well as working with individuals of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life changes and transitions, grief, anger management, stress management, geriatric issues, LGBTQ+ issues and personality disorders.

Often times life can get tough. It can affect you, your marriage/relationship, your family, your children, your ability to parent, your self-worth, and more than anything, your ability to overcome any obstacles you are facing. I believe within each of us we have the strength to overcome the impossible. Out of pain comes something stronger, better, and the ability to thrive. I believe you already have the answers you seek and you contain the ability to change the worst circumstances. Sometimes our paths are hidden by everything weighing us down, which can make us feel overwhelmed. This can prevent us from seeing a way out...

Life can sometimes be overwhelming and present challenging situations. Therapy can provide tools and support to assist individuals in dealing with life's challenges. I use a holistic, strength focused therapy approach to assist you in goal setting to address your problems or challenges. My approach emphasizes a balanced lifestyle through a combination of nutrition/exercise and mindfulness, as well as utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches. I provide a safe and supportive environment empowering you to address challenges and make meaningful changes in your life.

Does life seem difficult right now? Are you struggling with particular issues you cannot seem to overcome? I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, a certified drug and alcohol counselor and a CCATP (Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional). I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered treatment. I work with people with disabilities, mental illness, depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, trauma. I am offering both telehealth & in-person. I work with couples and families. Insurances I accept are Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Health Alliance, Tricare, United Healthcare and out of network clients.

Two Roads Wellness Clinic is an integrative mental health clinic that exists to support and empower all people to reach their best selves through emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. It is our desire for each client to feel their best. Maybe you feel stuck or discouraged with an issue/challenge you've had for a while. Allow us to come alongside you; we can often achieve positive outcomes together that are typically much more difficult to experience on your own.

Often, we find ourselves operating out of patterns, beliefs, or wounds we've accumulated throughout life. The better we understand ourselves, the more mastery we can have over our lives and accomplish our goals. Life is good and beautiful but can also be hard, painful, and overwhelming. I want to team up with you to see you discover your world in new perspectives, help you discover strategies to overcome your obstacles, and lead a fulfilling life. "That which we need the most will be found where we least want to look." -Carl Jung

Staci is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 25 years of experience specializing in disordered eating/eating disorders, including binge eating, compulsive overeating, anorexia, bulimia, dieting issues, as well as those who have undergone or who are undergoing bariatric surgery. Staci has expertise in addressing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, cutting, behavioral concerns, marriage/couples counseling, relationship difficulties, and family conflict, to name a few. Staci has extensive experience in working with Body Dysmorphic Disorder and body image issues/concerns.

Do you suffer from Depression or have Suicidal Thoughts? TMS provides true treatment with a 75% success rate in treatment with 50% of patients experiencing a full remission of symptoms for patients who struggle with depression and OCD. This includes those who have tried multiple medications and struggled with side effects or have not received relief. TMS is not painful or disruptive, does not cause systemic side effects, and does not require hospitalization or anesthesia. Results are often noticed by family and friends within a week. Patient often report results as early as 3 weeks into treatment.

Are you having a tough time managing work, parenting, providing for others and having a life for yourself? Are you exhausted from helping everyone else and not having anyone pour the same love, care and compassion into you? Do you feel like you have more life to live but are unsure of where to start?

As a person-centered therapist with over fifteen years of experience in working with clients of all ages, I will meet you where you are at mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I will help you embark on a journey to greater peace, happiness, and self-satisfaction. Whether you're having difficulty coping with life's many stressors, are feeling down, lacking motivation, or struggling to define and set meaningful goals for your life, I'm here to provide you with empathic support and guidance as you face life's many challenges.

I believe that therapy is the most successful when there is a trusting relationship between the therapist and the patient. In order to establish a connection, I strive to meet my patients where they are through providing an open and safe space which allows them to freely express themselves without judgment. We all have a story to tell and every story is different. Often times, between the lines of the story lies the clarity that allows for healing and forward movement. My goal is to read between the lines and help patients fill in the blanks.