Therapists for Teens in Bloomington, IL
It is easy to become sidetracked from the things we value most by the busyness of life. Has your relationship with your spouse lost its spark? Are you angry with little hope for a positive future? Do you feel defeated when trying to interact with your teen/child with everyday battles? If you are a person of faith and long to be your best, I can help! As a Christian Licensed Therapist, I have helped hundreds of families work through personal & relational conflict and challenging circumstances.
It is easy to become sidetracked from the things we value most by the busyness of life. Has your relationship with your spouse lost its spark? Are you angry with little hope for a positive future? Do you feel defeated when trying to interact with your teen/child with everyday battles? If you are a person of faith and long to be your best, I can help! As a Christian Licensed Therapist, I have helped hundreds of families work through personal & relational conflict and challenging circumstances.
I specialize in anxiety and mood disorders, adjustment and trauma-related disorders, and teen/young adult issues. I also very much enjoy working with Young people navigating physical disability and chronic or temporary medical conditions, teens adjusting to life stressors such as parental separation/divorce, Teens with a parent navigating health challenges, and young adults navigating issues related to life after high school. I also very much enjoy working with people who work in the medical field and other helping professions.
I specialize in anxiety and mood disorders, adjustment and trauma-related disorders, and teen/young adult issues. I also very much enjoy working with Young people navigating physical disability and chronic or temporary medical conditions, teens adjusting to life stressors such as parental separation/divorce, Teens with a parent navigating health challenges, and young adults navigating issues related to life after high school. I also very much enjoy working with people who work in the medical field and other helping professions.
Kristina Paschal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61701 (Online Only)
Life can be really hard and painful sometimes, and you may feel really alone in our struggles. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may have anxiety that you can’t seem to push down any longer, and your thoughts seem to loop and loop. You have come to the right place.
Life can be really hard and painful sometimes, and you may feel really alone in our struggles. You may have a relationship with someone you love but just can't seem to get along. You may be a parent trying to best figure out how to help a child or teen who is having problems. You may have anxiety that you can’t seem to push down any longer, and your thoughts seem to loop and loop. You have come to the right place.
I can work with you regarding relationship/attachment issues, narcissistic abuse recovery, adolescent issues, mood/anxiety disorders, grief/trauma, & substance abuse/addiction.
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS *** My job as a therapist is to help when you feel overwhelmed, confused, or lost. This process frequently requires working through the impact of past experiences and/or thought patterns which keep you stuck. Therapy is a process of self-exploration and increasing self-awareness to realize the power you have to make changes in your life. My hope is that with our work together you find insight, confidence, and a more positive way of looking at your world.
I can work with you regarding relationship/attachment issues, narcissistic abuse recovery, adolescent issues, mood/anxiety disorders, grief/trauma, & substance abuse/addiction.
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS *** My job as a therapist is to help when you feel overwhelmed, confused, or lost. This process frequently requires working through the impact of past experiences and/or thought patterns which keep you stuck. Therapy is a process of self-exploration and increasing self-awareness to realize the power you have to make changes in your life. My hope is that with our work together you find insight, confidence, and a more positive way of looking at your world.
Welcome to a Safe Haven for Young Minds! Hey there, wonderful parents and caregivers! Are you seeking a compassionate and skilled ally for your child's emotional well-being? Look no further! I'm Zoe Baker, LCSW, a dedicated and empathetic child and adolescent psychologist here at Psychology Today. My passion lies in creating a nurturing space where young hearts can flourish. With a specialization in trauma, emotional regulation, attachment issues, anxiety, and depression, I am committed to helping your children aged 4 to 16 navigate the complexities of their emotions.
Welcome to a Safe Haven for Young Minds! Hey there, wonderful parents and caregivers! Are you seeking a compassionate and skilled ally for your child's emotional well-being? Look no further! I'm Zoe Baker, LCSW, a dedicated and empathetic child and adolescent psychologist here at Psychology Today. My passion lies in creating a nurturing space where young hearts can flourish. With a specialization in trauma, emotional regulation, attachment issues, anxiety, and depression, I am committed to helping your children aged 4 to 16 navigate the complexities of their emotions.
Kenya Crouch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IL 61704 (Online Only)
Kenya Crouch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 9 years of experience. She specializes in treating adults and seniors who have a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting struggles, behavioral challenges, stress, and mood regulation. Kenya also has expertise in working with the adolescent population and has spent time in settings including crisis intervention, child welfare, residential services, and serious mental illness.
Kenya Crouch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 9 years of experience. She specializes in treating adults and seniors who have a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting struggles, behavioral challenges, stress, and mood regulation. Kenya also has expertise in working with the adolescent population and has spent time in settings including crisis intervention, child welfare, residential services, and serious mental illness.
Julie Ann Peloza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61705
Are you looking for a supportive and understanding space to navigate challenges and enhance mental well-being? I'm here to help! Whether you're a parent seeking guidance or a teenager facing unique struggles, I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs.
Welcome! As a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I am passionate about supporting individuals facing various challenges, with a special focus on trauma, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. My expertise extends to working with teenagers, with a particular emphasis on those navigating the complexities of the LGBTQIA spectrum. I am committed to providing a safe and empathetic space for adolescents to explore and overcome their unique struggles, fostering growth, resilience, and well-being. Together, we can embark on a journey towards healing and empowerment.
Are you looking for a supportive and understanding space to navigate challenges and enhance mental well-being? I'm here to help! Whether you're a parent seeking guidance or a teenager facing unique struggles, I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs.
Welcome! As a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I am passionate about supporting individuals facing various challenges, with a special focus on trauma, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. My expertise extends to working with teenagers, with a particular emphasis on those navigating the complexities of the LGBTQIA spectrum. I am committed to providing a safe and empathetic space for adolescents to explore and overcome their unique struggles, fostering growth, resilience, and well-being. Together, we can embark on a journey towards healing and empowerment.
We all experience difficulties in life at some point, I would love to walk along side you and build a partnership as we work to deal with relationship issues, grief/loss, depression, anxiety or various life transitions. Pre teens, adolescents, young adults, adults as well as couples can all benefit from therapy and working together to improve overall functioning.
We all experience difficulties in life at some point, I would love to walk along side you and build a partnership as we work to deal with relationship issues, grief/loss, depression, anxiety or various life transitions. Pre teens, adolescents, young adults, adults as well as couples can all benefit from therapy and working together to improve overall functioning.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience counseling children, adolescents and adults. My specialty is working with women. Areas of expertise include codependency, boundaries, trauma, loss, sexual abuse , separation and divorce issues, anxiety and depression. I implement services through individual and group therapy. I provide Christian counseling through the scope of God's Word and believe God brings healing and redemption into a person's life story.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience counseling children, adolescents and adults. My specialty is working with women. Areas of expertise include codependency, boundaries, trauma, loss, sexual abuse , separation and divorce issues, anxiety and depression. I implement services through individual and group therapy. I provide Christian counseling through the scope of God's Word and believe God brings healing and redemption into a person's life story.
Amy Mueller is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 1997. She graduated from Bradley University with a degree in Clinical Psychology. Amy believes in a supportive, strength-based, individual growth focused approach to care. Her main areas of focus include anxiety and mood disturbances, trauma and abuse, and adjustment disorders and life transition issues. In her spare time, Amy enjoys spending time with family and friends, learning new things and crafting.
Amy Mueller is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 1997. She graduated from Bradley University with a degree in Clinical Psychology. Amy believes in a supportive, strength-based, individual growth focused approach to care. Her main areas of focus include anxiety and mood disturbances, trauma and abuse, and adjustment disorders and life transition issues. In her spare time, Amy enjoys spending time with family and friends, learning new things and crafting.
Jennifer Walbridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61704
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions in an individually tailored way to address issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, attachment, PTSD and complex trauma. and attachment I will work with you to create a clear plan for goals we will address in therapy and the strategies that will help you achieve those goals. I believe in a high degree of transparency and accountability in the therapy process; I take a collaborative approach strives to ensure you will always understand the what, why, and how of our therapeutic journey together.
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions in an individually tailored way to address issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, attachment, PTSD and complex trauma. and attachment I will work with you to create a clear plan for goals we will address in therapy and the strategies that will help you achieve those goals. I believe in a high degree of transparency and accountability in the therapy process; I take a collaborative approach strives to ensure you will always understand the what, why, and how of our therapeutic journey together.
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Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Bloomington understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Jan Holmes Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61701 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with people around issues of shame that result from addictions, co-dependency, trauma, adoption related issues and more.
I specialize in working with people around issues of shame that result from addictions, co-dependency, trauma, adoption related issues and more.
I am here to provide empathetic and holistic support. If you, your child, or a loved one faces challenges associated with neurodivergence (e.g., attention difficulties, lack of mental clarity, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and inflexibility), anxiety, people-pleasing, or just general life stress, and you would find guidance and consistent collaboration beneficial, I may be the therapist for you! Common goals include improving focus, emotion regulation, self-advocacy, social skills, and self-understanding. Together, we can foster a brighter future, celebrating strengths and addressing challenges with compassionate support.
I am here to provide empathetic and holistic support. If you, your child, or a loved one faces challenges associated with neurodivergence (e.g., attention difficulties, lack of mental clarity, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and inflexibility), anxiety, people-pleasing, or just general life stress, and you would find guidance and consistent collaboration beneficial, I may be the therapist for you! Common goals include improving focus, emotion regulation, self-advocacy, social skills, and self-understanding. Together, we can foster a brighter future, celebrating strengths and addressing challenges with compassionate support.
Andrea (Andie) Coston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IL 61701
I specialize in working within the trauma, adoption, foster care, Autism/ADHD/Neurodiverse communities. Knowing that lived experiences within these communities are affected by other systems and struggles, I also have a strong focus on attachment, identity processing, chronic pain, other disabilities, religious trauma and the LGBTQIA+ community.
I specialize in working within the trauma, adoption, foster care, Autism/ADHD/Neurodiverse communities. Knowing that lived experiences within these communities are affected by other systems and struggles, I also have a strong focus on attachment, identity processing, chronic pain, other disabilities, religious trauma and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Kathleen Backus
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IL 61704
Kathleen Backus is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with over 25 years of experience. She has a Master's degree from Bradley University in Peoria. Kathleen believes in being client centered and trauma informed. She is also strength based and believes in the worth of every human being. In her spare time, Kathleen enjoys spending time with family, exercising, and being outdoors.
Kathleen Backus is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with over 25 years of experience. She has a Master's degree from Bradley University in Peoria. Kathleen believes in being client centered and trauma informed. She is also strength based and believes in the worth of every human being. In her spare time, Kathleen enjoys spending time with family, exercising, and being outdoors.
Jacki Orton is a licensed Clinical social worker with over 18 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma. She builds a supportive therapeutic relationship to assist clients in navigating their life challenges in order to achieve a happier life balance. Sessions often include a variety of techniques, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques, as well as more creative approaches including art, music and movement.
Jacki Orton is a licensed Clinical social worker with over 18 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma. She builds a supportive therapeutic relationship to assist clients in navigating their life challenges in order to achieve a happier life balance. Sessions often include a variety of techniques, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques, as well as more creative approaches including art, music and movement.
Stephanie Mann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61704
Welcome! I'm here to offer a supportive and non-judgmental space for you to feel seen, heard, validated, and encouraged. I aim to offer strategies to decrease unhelpful symptoms from anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, difficult relationships, or other challenging life experiences. I have special interest working with individuals and families on increasing boundaries, communication skills, and conflict resolution. I understand that some clients benefit from talk therapy while others benefit from releasing stored trauma. We will find what works best for you!
Welcome! I'm here to offer a supportive and non-judgmental space for you to feel seen, heard, validated, and encouraged. I aim to offer strategies to decrease unhelpful symptoms from anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, difficult relationships, or other challenging life experiences. I have special interest working with individuals and families on increasing boundaries, communication skills, and conflict resolution. I understand that some clients benefit from talk therapy while others benefit from releasing stored trauma. We will find what works best for you!
Elizabeth Heid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61704
As a therapist, I strive to partner with my clients in a compassionate manner in order to help create positive and meaningful changes. We live in a society with increasing demands and stress. I believe everyone can benefit from taking time to focus on their own emotional well-being through therapy services. Whether you're looking for support during a difficult time or need to process experiences from your past, I am here to join you in your healing process. I work with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing a variety of challenges.
As a therapist, I strive to partner with my clients in a compassionate manner in order to help create positive and meaningful changes. We live in a society with increasing demands and stress. I believe everyone can benefit from taking time to focus on their own emotional well-being through therapy services. Whether you're looking for support during a difficult time or need to process experiences from your past, I am here to join you in your healing process. I work with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing a variety of challenges.
Sydni Neal
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61701
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I am passionate about supporting individuals who are embarking on their healing journey. I enjoy assisting individuals who seek guidance on managing anxiety, depression, dysregulation, and complex emotions by exploring and befriending their nervous system. I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults understand and alleviate the distress caused by trauma through the use of somatic, Polyvagal, AEDP, and EMDR therapy. I believe in the importance of a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment in order to process thoughts, feelings, and experiences as we work to meet your goals.
I am passionate about supporting individuals who are embarking on their healing journey. I enjoy assisting individuals who seek guidance on managing anxiety, depression, dysregulation, and complex emotions by exploring and befriending their nervous system. I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults understand and alleviate the distress caused by trauma through the use of somatic, Polyvagal, AEDP, and EMDR therapy. I believe in the importance of a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment in order to process thoughts, feelings, and experiences as we work to meet your goals.
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What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.