Therapists in Champaign, IL
![Photo of Wendy Mathewson, LPC, NCC, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6c96a2a4-c1ff-4706-8da9-5136d406f264/2/320x400.png)
Wendy Mathewson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61820
Waitlist for new clients
I bring a warm, open-minded, authentic presence to therapy. My practice is based on person-centered principles of unconditional acceptance and respect. Maybe you’re at a crossroads in your life, feeling stuck in patterns and moods that no longer serve you, or ready to process some trauma or grief. Whatever your goals are, I'm here to support you. As an EMDR trained therapist, I am especially mindful of the ways that difficult experiences can impact your relationships and how you feel about yourself.
I bring a warm, open-minded, authentic presence to therapy. My practice is based on person-centered principles of unconditional acceptance and respect. Maybe you’re at a crossroads in your life, feeling stuck in patterns and moods that no longer serve you, or ready to process some trauma or grief. Whatever your goals are, I'm here to support you. As an EMDR trained therapist, I am especially mindful of the ways that difficult experiences can impact your relationships and how you feel about yourself.
![Photo of Brittney Homann, MS Ed, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f26dd39-0b44-4ddf-aec9-1bd4d9b9be90/1/320x400.jpeg)
I believe that every story is important and deserves to be heard. Is your personal story feeling a bit heavy and weighing you down? Asking for help can feel so scary, but I promise to make the process as comfortable for you as I possibly can. Therapy is a team effort between the client and the therapist, but in my office, you as the client will always be in the driver's seat. I treat both children and adults and offer individual and family sessions.
I believe that every story is important and deserves to be heard. Is your personal story feeling a bit heavy and weighing you down? Asking for help can feel so scary, but I promise to make the process as comfortable for you as I possibly can. Therapy is a team effort between the client and the therapist, but in my office, you as the client will always be in the driver's seat. I treat both children and adults and offer individual and family sessions.
![Photo of Karen Jones, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fa5fd3d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have 15+ years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have worked in outpatient care, residential treatment centers, and psychiatric hospitals. My special interests include anxiety and compulsive behavior disorders, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, addiction, depression, and grief. I am passionate about engaging people in a healing process that replaces shame with serenity and wellness.
I have 15+ years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have worked in outpatient care, residential treatment centers, and psychiatric hospitals. My special interests include anxiety and compulsive behavior disorders, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, addiction, depression, and grief. I am passionate about engaging people in a healing process that replaces shame with serenity and wellness.
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Mary Bragg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Mary works with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. Her specializes include anxiety, depression, anger management, ADHD, grief, life transitions, trauma, and coping.
Mary Bragg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Mary works with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. Her specializes include anxiety, depression, anger management, ADHD, grief, life transitions, trauma, and coping.
![Photo of Fida Abdelrasoul, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fbcff93d-119d-4564-8f55-d460b0c983c0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Unsure if your child's behavior is age appropriate? Is your adolescent having difficulties in academics or social connections? Are you struggling with adjusting to life changes or reflecting on past experiences that cause you to feel uneasy? Not sure how to work out differences between you and your partner or within your family? I am here to help your child play out any fears, worries, and past traumas, help your adolescent feel empowered, find solutions, and discover self identity, help adults navigate life transitions, and help couples/families explore conflict. Most of all, I focus on your needs to cultivate trust and safety.
Unsure if your child's behavior is age appropriate? Is your adolescent having difficulties in academics or social connections? Are you struggling with adjusting to life changes or reflecting on past experiences that cause you to feel uneasy? Not sure how to work out differences between you and your partner or within your family? I am here to help your child play out any fears, worries, and past traumas, help your adolescent feel empowered, find solutions, and discover self identity, help adults navigate life transitions, and help couples/families explore conflict. Most of all, I focus on your needs to cultivate trust and safety.
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Jenelle Thompson-Keene
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61820
Jenelle Thompson-Keene is a Licensed Clinical Counselor who has worked in a variety of settings over the past 25 years. She is passionate about helping people of all ages and backgrounds identify strengths and implement new skills. Jenelle specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, attachment, substance abuse, later stages of life, and family issues. Jenelle completed her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at Eastern Illinois University. She has worked in non-profit settings such as crisis teams, substance abuse treatment centers, and intensive outreach therapy, among others.
Jenelle Thompson-Keene is a Licensed Clinical Counselor who has worked in a variety of settings over the past 25 years. She is passionate about helping people of all ages and backgrounds identify strengths and implement new skills. Jenelle specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, attachment, substance abuse, later stages of life, and family issues. Jenelle completed her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at Eastern Illinois University. She has worked in non-profit settings such as crisis teams, substance abuse treatment centers, and intensive outreach therapy, among others.
![Photo of Leigh Calloway, LCPC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2fd7b312-e779-4f4d-b0a2-08ec4d06f6cf/1/320x400.jpeg)
Your journey towards personal wellness can begin today! By taking this opportunity to explore all the ways a supportive counseling relationship can improve your mental health and overall well-being you are taking the first step! As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 18 years of counseling experience I have had the opportunity to provide services to clients in a variety of community and institutional settings including hospitals, correctional facilities, group practices and my own private practice for 10+ years. I look forward to walking beside you on this journey, supporting your efforts however I can!
Your journey towards personal wellness can begin today! By taking this opportunity to explore all the ways a supportive counseling relationship can improve your mental health and overall well-being you are taking the first step! As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 18 years of counseling experience I have had the opportunity to provide services to clients in a variety of community and institutional settings including hospitals, correctional facilities, group practices and my own private practice for 10+ years. I look forward to walking beside you on this journey, supporting your efforts however I can!
![Photo of Nashat Ali, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a58408b8-e68a-4ef9-99ab-4bec9ec325ba/1/320x400.png)
My name is Dr. Nashat Shams, and I'm a physician and a Health Psychologist who has worked in this industry since 2005. I have vast experience in counseling individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds and with different age groups. I don't treat diagnoses but clients with compassion and empathy. My interventional approach is CBT, Mindful, and TEAM-CBT. Due to my family background, I'm sensitive to and respectful of various cultures and social backgrounds. I started the journey as a physician and finally became a Ph.D. clinician as I found that the human body cannot be treated without having a healthy mind.
My name is Dr. Nashat Shams, and I'm a physician and a Health Psychologist who has worked in this industry since 2005. I have vast experience in counseling individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds and with different age groups. I don't treat diagnoses but clients with compassion and empathy. My interventional approach is CBT, Mindful, and TEAM-CBT. Due to my family background, I'm sensitive to and respectful of various cultures and social backgrounds. I started the journey as a physician and finally became a Ph.D. clinician as I found that the human body cannot be treated without having a healthy mind.
![Photo of Anna Asplund, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/80d5f202-f0b3-493a-aadc-34b0e3d97722/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, received in 2018. I have worked in social services since 2014 in a variety of settings, including residential treatment, community mental health, and private practice. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults as they cope with a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, trauma, grief, and religious transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, received in 2018. I have worked in social services since 2014 in a variety of settings, including residential treatment, community mental health, and private practice. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults as they cope with a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, other mood disorders, trauma, grief, and religious transitions.
![Photo of Heidi McGill, MS, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6a130575-44fd-4e6d-ac65-df5dbaece0d4/1/320x400.jpeg)
With over 25 years of experience as a LCPC, my commitment to walking alongside people through their healing process with the utmost care and respect has only deepened. Primarily working with adults who are healing from trauma, I understand the overwhelm and exhaustion that often comes with being stuck in the unsupportive, negative response loop of trauma. I leverage a number of highly effective therapeutic modalities to help people live in the now instead of the past.
With over 25 years of experience as a LCPC, my commitment to walking alongside people through their healing process with the utmost care and respect has only deepened. Primarily working with adults who are healing from trauma, I understand the overwhelm and exhaustion that often comes with being stuck in the unsupportive, negative response loop of trauma. I leverage a number of highly effective therapeutic modalities to help people live in the now instead of the past.
![Photo of Sara Lacox, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6ab7a16a-11eb-4dd7-ae2b-9837d6adcfcc/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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I am a Licensed clinical professional counselor and certified alcohol and drug counselor who received my degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago. I have experience working within outpatient clinics, hospitals and group practice settings, treating a wide variety and severity of mental issues and concerns. I am primarily a person centered therapist, which means there is an accepting and open dynamic that clients often feel during therapy.
I am a Licensed clinical professional counselor and certified alcohol and drug counselor who received my degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago. I have experience working within outpatient clinics, hospitals and group practice settings, treating a wide variety and severity of mental issues and concerns. I am primarily a person centered therapist, which means there is an accepting and open dynamic that clients often feel during therapy.
![Photo of George W Cook, LCSW, LCPC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b3b09d1-ae08-4c0c-aafe-78bbb0b3bdc3/2/320x400.jpeg)
George W Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61821
I am an experienced clinician providing support to individuals and families on a long continuum of mental health challenges - from managing adjustment issues to complex experiences of trauma and abuse. My overall focus is to increase adaptive thinking and life skills to effectively manage challenges such as depression, anxiety, situational stress, or persistent patterns of unhelpful behavior choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered Therapy are my primary modalities of psychotherapy intervention.
I am an experienced clinician providing support to individuals and families on a long continuum of mental health challenges - from managing adjustment issues to complex experiences of trauma and abuse. My overall focus is to increase adaptive thinking and life skills to effectively manage challenges such as depression, anxiety, situational stress, or persistent patterns of unhelpful behavior choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered Therapy are my primary modalities of psychotherapy intervention.
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Melissa Ann Ferdman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, CCM, CRC
Verified Verified
Champaign, IL 61821
Sometimes life can be overwhelming. Are you an older adult struggling with managing your care, grief, or other areas of life? Are you a caregiver struggling to draw boundaries, dealing with grief, or stability? People generalize grief as the loss of a person. But reality is that grief has many forms. From loss of relationships, job loss, divorce, absence or pets. As time goes on and with the support of a licensed clinical professional counselor, these issues can become more manageable with commitment to therapy, a safe place, utilization of strategies and client strength-based approach.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming. Are you an older adult struggling with managing your care, grief, or other areas of life? Are you a caregiver struggling to draw boundaries, dealing with grief, or stability? People generalize grief as the loss of a person. But reality is that grief has many forms. From loss of relationships, job loss, divorce, absence or pets. As time goes on and with the support of a licensed clinical professional counselor, these issues can become more manageable with commitment to therapy, a safe place, utilization of strategies and client strength-based approach.
![Photo of Rachel Bunyard, LCPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9954c653-fc6b-4f5c-b95c-0e6e868d7107/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rachel Bunyard is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LPC) and specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma and want to improve their coping skills and overall mental health. Emotional and psychological trauma can make you feel helpless and Rachel is here to help you find hope and heal from your trauma. She has worked with clients with a wide range of life challenges such as sexual assault, sexual violence, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, personality disorders, Executive Functioning Disorders, and others,
Rachel Bunyard is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LPC) and specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma and want to improve their coping skills and overall mental health. Emotional and psychological trauma can make you feel helpless and Rachel is here to help you find hope and heal from your trauma. She has worked with clients with a wide range of life challenges such as sexual assault, sexual violence, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, personality disorders, Executive Functioning Disorders, and others,
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I graduated from the University of Illinois with a Masters in Social Work. My previous work experience is as a crisis counselor for a community mental health center. I have worked with a diverse population, including people from different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and socioeconomic statuses. I am interested in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, conflict, life transitions, and bullying.
I graduated from the University of Illinois with a Masters in Social Work. My previous work experience is as a crisis counselor for a community mental health center. I have worked with a diverse population, including people from different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and socioeconomic statuses. I am interested in working with adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, conflict, life transitions, and bullying.
![Photo of Kevin Elliott, MA, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/422cfa6a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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I am a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work. I have over twenty years of experience working in the mental health field with adolescents and families in crisis. My core belief is that everyone is on a journey; everyone has inherent value; no one has a perfect life, and no one can do this life without support. My goal is to help you on your journey towards a happier, healthier you and navigate the challenges this world brings to your table. I strive to provide person-centered holistic counseling with an emphasis on mind, body and spirit.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work. I have over twenty years of experience working in the mental health field with adolescents and families in crisis. My core belief is that everyone is on a journey; everyone has inherent value; no one has a perfect life, and no one can do this life without support. My goal is to help you on your journey towards a happier, healthier you and navigate the challenges this world brings to your table. I strive to provide person-centered holistic counseling with an emphasis on mind, body and spirit.
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Hi. My name is Gayle Lewis, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. My deepest passion is to help people heal from past experiences that have hindered growth and kept them from thriving emotionally, relationally, or professionally. I do this by taking a client-centered, strengths-based approach, listening with empathy and unconditional positive regard. While prioritizing your strengths and desires, I will walk alongside of you as we together, map out a pathway forward.
Hi. My name is Gayle Lewis, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. My deepest passion is to help people heal from past experiences that have hindered growth and kept them from thriving emotionally, relationally, or professionally. I do this by taking a client-centered, strengths-based approach, listening with empathy and unconditional positive regard. While prioritizing your strengths and desires, I will walk alongside of you as we together, map out a pathway forward.
![Photo of Candyce Booker, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fa4b1ea-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Candyce Booker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Champaign, IL 61820 (Online Only)
I have worked in the mental health field for over a decade in many different capacities. I have specific training around the areas of trauma and abuse, although I take a holistic approach to counseling. I work with clients to meet the goals that they have for their lives, whatever those may be. My goal is to foster a strong trusting relationship with clients so they feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear of judgment so they can work through the change process. I work to empower clients to utilize their strengths to overcome the challenges that bring them to counseling.
I have worked in the mental health field for over a decade in many different capacities. I have specific training around the areas of trauma and abuse, although I take a holistic approach to counseling. I work with clients to meet the goals that they have for their lives, whatever those may be. My goal is to foster a strong trusting relationship with clients so they feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear of judgment so they can work through the change process. I work to empower clients to utilize their strengths to overcome the challenges that bring them to counseling.
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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 |
89% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
74% | Self Esteem |
71% | Coping Skills |
71% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
94% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
73% | Aetna |
67% | Health Alliance |
How Therapists in Champaign, IL see their clients
75% | In Person and Online | |
25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |