Therapists in Champaign, IL
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable talking to can make a huge difference, in your progress, since therapy takes place within the context of a relationship. During my 28 years as a therapist, I discovered I quickly develop therapeutic trust and rapport with most clients. Also, clients generally respond positively to my open and direct communication.
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable talking to can make a huge difference, in your progress, since therapy takes place within the context of a relationship. During my 28 years as a therapist, I discovered I quickly develop therapeutic trust and rapport with most clients. Also, clients generally respond positively to my open and direct communication.
Do you find yourself feeling disconnected from others, struggling to understand where you fit in, or feeling burdened by past experiences that seem impossible to shake? Perhaps issues related to identity, relationships, or self-image make daily life challenging. You might feel out of place or misunderstood because of who you are, or like you’re carrying pain that few seem to understand. I invite you to evaluate, explore, experiment, and amend the narrative of your life in a safe space that is customized to your needs by identifying and utilizing your strengths, wisdom, and values.
Do you find yourself feeling disconnected from others, struggling to understand where you fit in, or feeling burdened by past experiences that seem impossible to shake? Perhaps issues related to identity, relationships, or self-image make daily life challenging. You might feel out of place or misunderstood because of who you are, or like you’re carrying pain that few seem to understand. I invite you to evaluate, explore, experiment, and amend the narrative of your life in a safe space that is customized to your needs by identifying and utilizing your strengths, wisdom, and values.
Brandon Aguiar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Christine Mayer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61820
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I firmly believe that therapy services should be available and affordable to all who need them. I use individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I am also the Clinical Supervisor at Compass. As a graduate of the University of Illinois with 25 years of experience as a therapist, I am currently serving as a clinician working with a broad spectrum of clients with a non-judgmental and sex-positive attitude. Among my areas of expertise are LGBTQIA+ clientele (specifically with transfolks), abuse and trauma, depression and anxiety, and anger management. I have also worked with polyamorous folk.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I firmly believe that therapy services should be available and affordable to all who need them. I use individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I am also the Clinical Supervisor at Compass. As a graduate of the University of Illinois with 25 years of experience as a therapist, I am currently serving as a clinician working with a broad spectrum of clients with a non-judgmental and sex-positive attitude. Among my areas of expertise are LGBTQIA+ clientele (specifically with transfolks), abuse and trauma, depression and anxiety, and anger management. I have also worked with polyamorous folk.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in central Illinois. I worked for a community mental health agency for the last five years, two years being an outpatient counselor. I obtained my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. While working at the community health center, I gained experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, I have experience working with depression, anxiety, and other adjustments or emotional concerns people struggle with within their daily lives.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in central Illinois. I worked for a community mental health agency for the last five years, two years being an outpatient counselor. I obtained my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. While working at the community health center, I gained experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, I have experience working with depression, anxiety, and other adjustments or emotional concerns people struggle with within their daily lives.
Melissa Allinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820 (Online Only)
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!
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!
Emily M Burchfield
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61822 (Online Only)
From time to time, everyone has struggles in life, whether it's adjusting to loss or transitions, coping with problems in relationships, or with balancing the demands of daily life. Though it can really help to talk things over with a professional counselor, sometimes people hesitate, fearing the possibility of being judged or not understood. I believe that providing a safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental environment is one of the most important elements of good therapy, an element that allows positive change to occur.
From time to time, everyone has struggles in life, whether it's adjusting to loss or transitions, coping with problems in relationships, or with balancing the demands of daily life. Though it can really help to talk things over with a professional counselor, sometimes people hesitate, fearing the possibility of being judged or not understood. I believe that providing a safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental environment is one of the most important elements of good therapy, an element that allows positive change to occur.
Are you seeking a therapist who listens compassionately, one who can validate what are you are going through while also believing in your natural resiliency? I provide a safe place for my clients to explore emotions, process challenges, and seek realistic solutions through the therapeutic alliance. If your goals include strengthening relationships, communicating your needs, or even increasing your self-awareness and acquiring coping skills, I am here for you. I strongly value relationships, emotions, and life.
Are you seeking a therapist who listens compassionately, one who can validate what are you are going through while also believing in your natural resiliency? I provide a safe place for my clients to explore emotions, process challenges, and seek realistic solutions through the therapeutic alliance. If your goals include strengthening relationships, communicating your needs, or even increasing your self-awareness and acquiring coping skills, I am here for you. I strongly value relationships, emotions, and life.
There are times for many of us when life no longer feels workable. The stress of life changes, work, or study becomes overwhelming. You might feel unable to find connection, joy, or a sense of purpose in your life, frozen by the pain of your past or uncertainty about your future. You withdraw into numbness or despair, caught in patterns that you can’t seem to break and unable to fully connect with the people and the world around you. Perhaps anxious thoughts and behaviors nag and exhaust you, driving you further from the things that you value. It feels like your own mind has become an enemy.
There are times for many of us when life no longer feels workable. The stress of life changes, work, or study becomes overwhelming. You might feel unable to find connection, joy, or a sense of purpose in your life, frozen by the pain of your past or uncertainty about your future. You withdraw into numbness or despair, caught in patterns that you can’t seem to break and unable to fully connect with the people and the world around you. Perhaps anxious thoughts and behaviors nag and exhaust you, driving you further from the things that you value. It feels like your own mind has become an enemy.
Do find yourself constantly dissecting and analyzing your experiences, trying to make sense of them intellectually? And it leaves you feeling...Like a burden to others? Like you are alone? Pretending everything is fine? And here's some truth... your feelings are valid, but not representative of reality or a reflection of you! You don't have to pretend with me as we explore your story- a place where your unique experiences are held without judgement and understood.
Do find yourself constantly dissecting and analyzing your experiences, trying to make sense of them intellectually? And it leaves you feeling...Like a burden to others? Like you are alone? Pretending everything is fine? And here's some truth... your feelings are valid, but not representative of reality or a reflection of you! You don't have to pretend with me as we explore your story- a place where your unique experiences are held without judgement and understood.
I am a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Illinois, and I am also a trained EMDR therapist. I am experienced working with children, teens, and adults who are seeking counseling for a wide range of emotional and life experiences. I particularly enjoying working with children and teens. I am comfortable with and supportive of individuals who are on the spectrum or neuro divergent. I am driven to work with individuals who have experienced trauma of any kind, and I am particularly called to work with Police Officers, Medical Personnel, or other First Responders who are highly impacted by what they experience at work.
I am a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Illinois, and I am also a trained EMDR therapist. I am experienced working with children, teens, and adults who are seeking counseling for a wide range of emotional and life experiences. I particularly enjoying working with children and teens. I am comfortable with and supportive of individuals who are on the spectrum or neuro divergent. I am driven to work with individuals who have experienced trauma of any kind, and I am particularly called to work with Police Officers, Medical Personnel, or other First Responders who are highly impacted by what they experience at work.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61822 (Online Only)
You’ve experienced some traumatic events in your life. Immediately afterwards, you might feel shock and denial. Longer term reactions might be unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea. It can be hard to move on with life. I can help you find positive ways to manage your emotions. I am trained in trauma treatment and in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distresses that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
You’ve experienced some traumatic events in your life. Immediately afterwards, you might feel shock and denial. Longer term reactions might be unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea. It can be hard to move on with life. I can help you find positive ways to manage your emotions. I am trained in trauma treatment and in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distresses that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
Caitie Christian
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Counselor in the state of Illinois and Missouri. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have experience in helping clients with managing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression; improving motivation, self-esteem, and self-confidence; exploring sexual orientation and gender identity & coping with life changes. I am also comfortable assisting individuals facing challenges presented by adjustment issues, depression, grief, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma (PTSD), body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria, and other long-standing mental health concerns.
I am a Licensed Clinical Counselor in the state of Illinois and Missouri. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. I have experience in helping clients with managing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression; improving motivation, self-esteem, and self-confidence; exploring sexual orientation and gender identity & coping with life changes. I am also comfortable assisting individuals facing challenges presented by adjustment issues, depression, grief, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma (PTSD), body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria, and other long-standing mental health concerns.
Kelly Fein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820 (Online Only)
I have over 12 years of experience in the field. Areas I like to address include, past trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationships, eating disorders, personality disorders, self-esteem, bullying, social awareness, and parenting support among other issues. I have extensive training in therapeutic approaches with children and adolescents including art therapy and play-based approaches, however I enjoy working with all age groups.
I have over 12 years of experience in the field. Areas I like to address include, past trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, relationships, eating disorders, personality disorders, self-esteem, bullying, social awareness, and parenting support among other issues. I have extensive training in therapeutic approaches with children and adolescents including art therapy and play-based approaches, however I enjoy working with all age groups.
I have over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Many clients I work with have presenting issues including depression, anxiety, relational, and situational concerns. I also currently provide counseling services at the University of Illinois as the Director of Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services. Working at the University has provided experience in working with a very diverse population. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and men's issues.
I have over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Many clients I work with have presenting issues including depression, anxiety, relational, and situational concerns. I also currently provide counseling services at the University of Illinois as the Director of Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services. Working at the University has provided experience in working with a very diverse population. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and men's issues.
Kevin received his M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Illinois University and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He has been a therapist since 1992 and was Director of Adult and Youth Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Services at The Pavilion Hospital in Champaign until he opened his own practice in 2002. He has expanded his practice to include over 35 of the most well-regarded therapist in the community bringing diversity in personal characteristics and culture, in style and orientation, and in experience and areas of specialization.
Kevin received his M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Illinois University and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He has been a therapist since 1992 and was Director of Adult and Youth Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Services at The Pavilion Hospital in Champaign until he opened his own practice in 2002. He has expanded his practice to include over 35 of the most well-regarded therapist in the community bringing diversity in personal characteristics and culture, in style and orientation, and in experience and areas of specialization.
Our daily lives are constantly filled with demands, expectations, and challenges. At times, we may lose sight of our true selves and what truly matters to us. Therapy provides a secure, inviting, and authentic space for individuals to reconnect with their inner selves, process their emotions, and gain valuable insights.
Our daily lives are constantly filled with demands, expectations, and challenges. At times, we may lose sight of our true selves and what truly matters to us. Therapy provides a secure, inviting, and authentic space for individuals to reconnect with their inner selves, process their emotions, and gain valuable insights.
Bettina Garner Earl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61820
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
Feeling stuck, sad, lost, overwhelmed, drained, or confused? Repeating the same patterns and want things to change but don’t know where to start? Let’s be honest, sometimes life can be great and sometimes life can really suck! Dealing with day-to-day struggles or past hurts can be emotionally taxing and often prevents us from being the person we want to be and live the life we want to live. The good news is you don’t have to navigate life’s complexities alone. My goal is to assist you in meeting your practical goals leading you to a more manageable and fulfilling life you can find enjoyment in.
Feeling stuck, sad, lost, overwhelmed, drained, or confused? Repeating the same patterns and want things to change but don’t know where to start? Let’s be honest, sometimes life can be great and sometimes life can really suck! Dealing with day-to-day struggles or past hurts can be emotionally taxing and often prevents us from being the person we want to be and live the life we want to live. The good news is you don’t have to navigate life’s complexities alone. My goal is to assist you in meeting your practical goals leading you to a more manageable and fulfilling life you can find enjoyment in.
It is no secret that mental distress can be a devastating roadblock in life. It is my hope that together, we can create a completely safe and understanding environment in which we can work together toward achieving balance, implementing healthy coping strategies, and navigating life’s many obstacles toward growth. Therapy can be quite a daunting step to take for many, but I have no doubt in my mind that together, we can lay the foundation for personal growth.
It is no secret that mental distress can be a devastating roadblock in life. It is my hope that together, we can create a completely safe and understanding environment in which we can work together toward achieving balance, implementing healthy coping strategies, and navigating life’s many obstacles toward growth. Therapy can be quite a daunting step to take for many, but I have no doubt in my mind that together, we can lay the foundation for personal growth.
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Number of Therapists in Champaign, IL
400+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Champaign, IL who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Coping Skills |
| 72% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 95% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 78% | Aetna |
| 68% | Health Alliance |
How Therapists in Champaign, IL see their clients
| 75% | In Person and Online | |
| 25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |