In Person Therapists in Bloomington, IL

Denise Goff is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in helping to facilitate positive change in clients who have mental health concerns and/or addiction problems. She received her Masters Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Illinois State University in Normal, IL. Denise believes in an individualized treatment approach, and she utilizes a variety of evidence-based approaches to match the person's needs. She provides therapy in a safe, supportive environment, and works with clients to develop effective coping strategies.

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.

If you are reading this there is good chance you are considering therapy. I sincerely respect that and commend you! Taking the next step to make "the call" is a courageous and self-honoring act, one I want to encourage you to carry out. It would be my honor to work with you in a supportive, trusting, therapeutic relationship to, mutually, seek to better understand your struggles, collaboratively develop specific, attainable goals, and develop a sound strategy for reaching those goals, all in an environment that supports you. Working together I will strive to help you feel heard, accepted, understood, and hopeful.

Do you feel overwhelmed with bouts of depression or anxiety? I can help you. Together, we can unlock old patterns of thinking that may have left you feeling trapped or stuck through mindfulness based CBT which focuses on changing your relationship with negative emotions. Mindfulness allows one to become more cognitive of their immediate reaction to unsettling thoughts and emotions. In doing so, this allows one to employ skills to redefine that experience and promote self-love, compassion, and growth. I believe everyone is capable of finding joy, peace and fulfillment in their lives.

I am here to provide empathetic and holistic support. If you or your child face challenges associated with neurodivergence, such as attention difficulties, lack of mental clarity, impulsivity, hindered social skills, emotional dysregulation, and inflexibility to changes, and you would find guidance, structured plans, and consistent collaboration beneficial, I may be the therapist for you! Common goals include improving focus, emotion regulation, impulse control, social skills, and independence. Together, we can foster a brighter future, celebrating strengths and addressing challenges with compassionate support.

It’s okay to not be okay. I’m here to meet you where you are and work together to get you where you want to be. I offer a warm, safe environment where you will not feel judged. I love being a therapist. I am passionate about mental health and love to help people become happier, healthier, and more connected. Over and over, I’ve seen the power of therapy to transform lives. I believe that by treating my clients with the greatest compassion and understanding, I model for them a better way to treat themselves. I show them what it feels like to be accepted for the things they thought were unacceptable.

Hi there, I'm Stacey Monroe, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of clinical experience. Over the years, I've worked with diverse populations in multiple settings, including medical social work, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), community mental health, homeless services, and private practice. As a unique individual, you deserve an approach that is tailored to your needs. While I take an eclectic approach to therapy, I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you develop tools for success.

My empathetic approach meets the individual where they are, to explore their concerns without shame, guilt, or judgment. Everyone faces challenges and difficult times in their life. The way we receive information from the people, places, and things in our environment is rooted in experience, belief systems, and our personality. We respond and interact with others based on our defined relationship with ourselves and our experiences. My goal is to create a safe environment, to cultivate an authentic relationship with yourself. We will work together to develop attainable treatment goals based on your needs and wants.

Dr. Alexander P. Willett is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Illinois. His primary area of concentration is in Clinical Neuropsychology. Dr. Willett has experience providing neuropsychological assessments to individuals across the lifespan. He specializes in Adult ADHD/Attention Problems, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, Cognitive Declines, Memory Difficulties, and he also offers Faith-Based Christian Counseling when requested. As a Neuropsychologist, Dr. Willett specializes in the relationship between the brain and behavior.

I have experience working with clients who struggle with a variety of issues including those related to anxiety, depression, life changes, problems with peers, school, or family, or a history of trauma. I partner with each client to create a treatment plan that is based on their individual needs with evidence based interventions.

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.

Life is a complicated journey, and I am fortunate to have the opportunity to walk with my clients as they navigate relationships, self esteem, life transitions, losses and change. My practice focuses on helping adults resolve difficult life experiences, whether from childhood or from the challenges of daily life or the inevitable transitions and changes of life as we grow older. I believe that therapy can help people break out of the set patterns of thinking and feeling that restrict us from living our life to our highest potential.

My therapeutic approach centers on the transformative power of connection – to oneself and to others. Whether working with couples navigating relationship challenges, individuals seeking healing and growth, or children developing emotional resilience, I support clients in fostering meaningful connections, and navigating life's deeper questions with clarity and purpose.

Hello! I am Aly, a licensed clinical social worker in the Bloomington Normal area. As a dedicated and compassionate therapist, I am committed to providing personalized care to ensure that you receive the most effective support. I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder- specifically later in life diagnosed adults, Eating Disorders, as well as other specializations listed below.

Welcome! My name is Fadumo Omar and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience. My client focus currently is individual and couples. However, I have experience working with teens and families. I have experience treating mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, pre-marital/marital issues, grief, immigration-related issues, ADHD, and cultural issues. Although I have a designated working model that I utilize to help clients navigate presenting concerns, I make it a priority to match a client's learning style to effectively promote their path to healing.

Sophia Gawron is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2022. She graduated from Western Illinois University with her Bachelor's in Psychology, and from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign with her Master's in Social Work, with an emphasis on Advanced Clinical Practice of Mental Health. Sophia works with clients to take accountability and ownership of themselves while also "taking their power back. " Sophia takes a laid-back approach to therapy, listening to her clients and their needs to create an individualized treatment approach.

As a social worker, I value diversity and differentness. If you are more interested in becoming the person you are truly meant to be, rather than the person others may expect you to become, you will probably feel very comfortable working with me. My work with clients is psychodynamic in nature, which relies on the quality of the therapeutic relationship where you can begin to experience yourself in a different way. Therefore, I encourage you to ask me questions, let me know your feelings about our work, and let me know what I can do to make your experience effective.

Do you feel like life is just too hard? Are you looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to share? I would love to help you! I believe in meeting people where they are at and working with them to take small steps or huge leaps in the directions they’d like to go! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked with individuals with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, low self-esteem, relationship issues, addictions, chronic medical conditions, and financial difficulties. I love helping people, and I feel it is a gift to journey through triumphs and challenges with the individuals I counsel!

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.