Therapists in Champaign, IL

I have been serving in the mental health field in various capacities since 2011 related to chronic mental illness and mental health crises. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor providing outpatient therapy since 2015 with a focus on anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, and relationship issues. I enjoy working with individual’s, couples, and teens. My interventions focus largely on Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as portions of Motivational Interviewing skills. I am also willing to work through spiritual issues or provide Christian counseling where desired.

I specialize in working with youth ages 12 and older, parents, and family dynamics. I also work with adults. The mental health issues I specialize in are: depression and suicidal thoughts/ideation, self-harming behaviors, anxiety, trauma history or disorders, oppositional defiance, ADHD, parenting, peer relationships, self-esteem, sexual abuse, and sexually problematic behaviors. I also specialize in family reintegration and boundary setting. Therapy should be about improving yourself and learning the tools to do that effectively.

Jessica Runde, Licenced Professional Counselor, received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. She has foundational studies in neuroscience, which she feels gives her knowledge of psychology a scientific base about how the mind and the physical brain work together in regards to trauma, stress, and other mental health challenges. She often incorporates this into her sessions with clients in an easy-to-understand manner to understand more about the unique challenges they are facing.

Welcome, you've found a soft landing space with a caring therapist ready to walk with you on your healing journey. I bring a person-centered approach to therapy, believing the best in everyone and trusting in their capacity for positive change and development. Using this relational approach allows me to see clients beyond their diagnoses and support them in personally meaningful ways. I look forward to holding a safe container for my clients in which they can reconnect to their bodies, find support and co-regulation, and learn new skills that will help each individual on their journey.

Empowering people to become their best self is my life’s work. If you want to end unhealthy interactions, struggle with anxiety and/or depression, have experienced trauma or feel generally unsatisfied or lonely, I can assist you. My role is to help you uncover what makes you the unique individual you are. Together, we will gain insight about yourself, explore patterns in your relationships and behaviors and address the impact of your past experiences on your current functioning. I will create a safe space for you to experiment with new ways of being, recognizing that ultimately it will be your decision as to what changes to make.

I have a person-centered, relational, and eclectic style for counseling and believe building rapport and trust is the cornerstone for getting to some of the tougher issues. I try to give clients something they can take with them after a session (like a certain coping technique to practice), especially in the beginning when things can feel overwhelming. Once my clients are comfortable, I utilize tools such as practicing emotional regulation, role playing, etc. and integrating other techniques like art, ego state, EMDR-whatever the client needs most at that time.

My Name is Latrice Willis, I have been in the Social Work field for almost 10 years. I have a history of working with children and adults. My background is in school settings, in-patient mental health settings, and private practice counseling. I feel that healing begins with a strong foundation, so I am very relationship-oriented. I like to meet clients where they are and work towards a common goal.

Contentment and peace are achievable! No problem is too small or insignificant for therapy. Are you not as productive, fulfilled, or successful as you would like? Experiencing a phase of life transition like retirement or empty nest? Struggling with grief? Difficulty communicating with your partner or other important people in your life? You don't have to navigate these issues alone. Assisting and supporting you in achieving your maximum level of productivity, functioning, and happiness is my main goal. It is an honor, as well as a serious responsibility, to be chosen to assist you in this process.

Corriel is an LGBTQIA+ Professional Advocate and Therapist. Corriel has experience working with the LBGTQIA+ population including advocacy, mentoring, and therapy. He is a certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS). Corriel strives to provide a warm, welcoming, and compassionate environment for all his clients.

Monica Cherry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masters of Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She specializes in child and adolescent behavioral issues including coping skills, depression, and suicide-ideation. She also has extensive experience working with people on the spectrum, Mood and Thinking Disorders as well as Psychotic Disorders and medication management. She works with individuals and families and her treatment approach includes: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems.

I am a therapist who helps adults and couples who are struggling with life’s hurtful problems: single parenthood, relationship conflicts, divorce, difficulties at college, depression/anxiety, a partner or parent’s alcoholism, mental illness in the family, stress at work, news of a serious disease or financial reversal, caring for aged parents, overcoming a traumatic childhood, “empty nest syndrome,” the special pressures on military families, and so forth. Our work together would begin by focusing on the here-and-now, so that you can experience some immediate feelings of being heard and of moving forward.

My goal is to improve the mental health of those who experience depression, anxiety, have a history of trauma, those that are having a difficult time coping with life’s challenges, and are motivated to make some changes in their lives. My approach as a clinician is person centered, solution-focused, and skills-based. My process aims to support people by creating a safe space where they can reflect on how their life is going and to think about the constructive changes they want to see happen in their lives, while providing some skills that can help them in their journey.

I am an MSW, Licensed Social Worker specializing in clinical therapy. My goal is to assist and advocate for others in our community. We will construct achievable goals and evaluate them as we progress. I look forward to walking down your path, collaborating, and working with you to improve your whole health. I strive to end our community's behavioral and mental health stigmas! It is OKAY - to not be OKAY!

Therapy is not just about understanding the self that you are but also becoming the self that you want to be. As a therapist, I have enjoyed my time in guiding people through the process of finding themselves and learning more about themselves, or each other along the way. Using a non judgmental approach to individual, family, and couples therapy has proven to be effective in mitigating these challenges that life has brought to anyone that I see.

I feel privileged to have the opportunity to listen, advocate, and help others through my work. My passion is therapy/intervention and assessment with a focus on child and adolescent populations (2 years – 18 years). I aim to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental therapeutic space where you and your child/teen feel heard, empowered, and safe. When working with younger children, I aim for psychotherapy to be playful and fun. I will provide your child/teen tools to steady themselves as they navigate and transition toward a happier, healthier self.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. While I work with a variety of ages, my passion is in supporting older teens and young adults through these impactful years.

My speciality is working with clients who are navigating depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment, interpersonal relationships, and exploring their identity. I value my ability to aid people in processing their lived experiences and navigating how to manage the harder parts of life more effectively. I believe people want to be understood ... we want to have a space where we can share the scary or uncomfortable parts of ourselves in order to understand ourselves better. I believe people need a space to process the harder parts of life to not feel so alone and to work toward living more happily. I hope I can provide you that space.

I work with adults and I specialize in all forms of anxiety: Panic Disorder, GAD, PTSD, Phobias, OCD, Agoraphobia. I also focus on insomnia/sleep disturbances, adjustment disorder and depression. I work with couples as well and have completed the Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 3 training. Having been a medical social worker for 15 years, I have a passion for working with healthcare professionals. The occupational stressors of healthcare are unique and I have the experience of having practiced social work in a hospital for many years. I am also passionate about working with people within their faith traditions.

Change is a major source of stress and life is full of change. I believe one of the most helpful applications of therapy is to help clients deal with the changes they experience and incorporate them into their lives-children growing up and leaving home (the client might be the parent or the child), relationship changes, job-related change, dealing with death, or any other changes that challenge you. I offer a safe place to express your feelings about the changes in your life and strive to be a non-judgmental companion through that process.