Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Chillicothe, IL
Rachel Bridgewater
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Chillicothe, IL 61523 (Online Only)
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” – Helen Keller. The journey of life is full of surprises, doubts, loss and lonely times; as well as joys, celebrations and hard-won victories. There are times when it becomes vital to find a companion and safe space to share your experience. No matter where you are on the journey, I'm here to walk with you.
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” – Helen Keller. The journey of life is full of surprises, doubts, loss and lonely times; as well as joys, celebrations and hard-won victories. There are times when it becomes vital to find a companion and safe space to share your experience. No matter where you are on the journey, I'm here to walk with you.
Megan Stickelmaier Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chillicothe, IL 61523
Children and adolescents are under more pressure now than ever before from social stress, transitions and divorce, bullying and past trauma. I specialize in providing therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I believe that there are no bad kids or bad parents. It is through my family centered, solution focused approach that I encourage my clients and their parents to begin to celebrate their unique abilities. I also focus on the whole person, exploring academics, career, diet and nutrition, medical, social support any and all elements that impact my clients.
Children and adolescents are under more pressure now than ever before from social stress, transitions and divorce, bullying and past trauma. I specialize in providing therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I believe that there are no bad kids or bad parents. It is through my family centered, solution focused approach that I encourage my clients and their parents to begin to celebrate their unique abilities. I also focus on the whole person, exploring academics, career, diet and nutrition, medical, social support any and all elements that impact my clients.
Kelly McKenna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chillicothe, IL 61523
Not accepting new clients
Life is full of plot twists. It can be helpful to talk to someone outside of your family or friends to get a fresh perspective, new ideas, and objective feedback. Because no one has the same experiences, everyone has unique needs and challenges. Each person also has strengths and survival skills that have allowed him or her to get to this moment. Most people can't see their strengths and skills because they overlook, underestimate, or down play them.
Life is full of plot twists. It can be helpful to talk to someone outside of your family or friends to get a fresh perspective, new ideas, and objective feedback. Because no one has the same experiences, everyone has unique needs and challenges. Each person also has strengths and survival skills that have allowed him or her to get to this moment. Most people can't see their strengths and skills because they overlook, underestimate, or down play them.
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Some of my favorite perspectives are psychoanalytic, existential, mindfulness-based, and DBT.
Life can feel out of control at times, and it can be difficult to slow down and pay attention to ourselves or make desired changes. We might feel like we are trying to survive what life throws at us, rather than living to the fullest. Maybe we find that certain patterns in our lives are creating problems or old coping strategies aren't working anymore. Perhaps after years of avoiding our emotions, they have become too painful and overwhelm us. I strive to create a collaborative, safe, and non-judgmental space to explore what you are going through with compassion and curiosity.
Some of my favorite perspectives are psychoanalytic, existential, mindfulness-based, and DBT.
Life can feel out of control at times, and it can be difficult to slow down and pay attention to ourselves or make desired changes. We might feel like we are trying to survive what life throws at us, rather than living to the fullest. Maybe we find that certain patterns in our lives are creating problems or old coping strategies aren't working anymore. Perhaps after years of avoiding our emotions, they have become too painful and overwhelm us. I strive to create a collaborative, safe, and non-judgmental space to explore what you are going through with compassion and curiosity.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques including CBT, DBT, IFS, mindfulness, solution focused therapy, and client-centered therapy.
Immediate appointments available! Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you trying to overcome adversity or traumatic experiences? You have just taken the first step in the process of reaching your full potential. Not sure where to go from here? That's okay. I'm here to help. I am committed to walking with you in that journey by building a safe, nonjudgmental environment and helping you to find the answers within you.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques including CBT, DBT, IFS, mindfulness, solution focused therapy, and client-centered therapy.
Immediate appointments available! Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you trying to overcome adversity or traumatic experiences? You have just taken the first step in the process of reaching your full potential. Not sure where to go from here? That's okay. I'm here to help. I am committed to walking with you in that journey by building a safe, nonjudgmental environment and helping you to find the answers within you.
I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C- DBT) and certified in Clinical Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment (CCATP-CA).
Hi, My name is Sandi Cross. I hold a BS and MSW, both from the University of Illinois. I have spent my adult life working with children and families and am passionate about helping people identify and fulfill their goals while confronting the struggles along the way. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of life, include anxiety, depression, behavior concerns, anger management, and low self-esteem, I can help navigate these challenges and assist you with building effective skills. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults with a focus on anxiety, self-esteem, and behavioral concerns.
I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C- DBT) and certified in Clinical Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment (CCATP-CA).
Hi, My name is Sandi Cross. I hold a BS and MSW, both from the University of Illinois. I have spent my adult life working with children and families and am passionate about helping people identify and fulfill their goals while confronting the struggles along the way. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of life, include anxiety, depression, behavior concerns, anger management, and low self-esteem, I can help navigate these challenges and assist you with building effective skills. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults with a focus on anxiety, self-esteem, and behavioral concerns.
Amy Fischer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunlap, IL 61525
Waitlist for new clients
Amy specializes in healing women & girls ages 12-45 with relationship trauma (friendships and romantic), healing inner child wounds (bullying, sexual abuse, physical abuse), toxic relationship patterns, emotional eating issues, increasing self love and post-partum depression/anxiety. She uses EMDR, deep guided imagery, hypnotherapy, CBT, and DBT tools to help make positive changes happen. Along with processing past traumas the other goal is to teach you coping tools to effectively manage life on your own. Check out www.mindoasiscounseling.com for more information.
Amy specializes in healing women & girls ages 12-45 with relationship trauma (friendships and romantic), healing inner child wounds (bullying, sexual abuse, physical abuse), toxic relationship patterns, emotional eating issues, increasing self love and post-partum depression/anxiety. She uses EMDR, deep guided imagery, hypnotherapy, CBT, and DBT tools to help make positive changes happen. Along with processing past traumas the other goal is to teach you coping tools to effectively manage life on your own. Check out www.mindoasiscounseling.com for more information.
I use cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy approaches to help those who are seeking to make positive changes in their lives.
I know how challenging it can be to reach out and start the process of therapy. I enjoy working with clients who experience a variety of needs from their therapist. This includes processing traumas, minimizing depressive symptoms, more effectively managing symptoms of anxiety, and more! It is important to come into a counseling setting with an open mind, and to remember that therapy is a very vulnerable process. Developing trust within a counseling relationship is an important foundation to reaching your goals in the counseling setting.
I use cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy approaches to help those who are seeking to make positive changes in their lives.
I know how challenging it can be to reach out and start the process of therapy. I enjoy working with clients who experience a variety of needs from their therapist. This includes processing traumas, minimizing depressive symptoms, more effectively managing symptoms of anxiety, and more! It is important to come into a counseling setting with an open mind, and to remember that therapy is a very vulnerable process. Developing trust within a counseling relationship is an important foundation to reaching your goals in the counseling setting.
Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I work to create a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and validated. My goal is to help clients achieve their goals, improve their relationships, and enhance their overall well-being. We often look to the past to identify our core beliefs that guide our current worldview, priorities, and decision making. We have been learning these "core beliefs" about ourselves and the world since before we could walk and sometimes we stop integrating new observations and we become stuck. You can get unstuck with Shauna.
Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I work to create a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and validated. My goal is to help clients achieve their goals, improve their relationships, and enhance their overall well-being. We often look to the past to identify our core beliefs that guide our current worldview, priorities, and decision making. We have been learning these "core beliefs" about ourselves and the world since before we could walk and sometimes we stop integrating new observations and we become stuck. You can get unstuck with Shauna.
At Healing Hearts Counseling, we are a licensed and trained team of caring professionals who are dedicated to giving you the best care possible. We value your time and we respect your needs. In fact, we really listen! What we bring to the "therapy couch" is experience in treating a multitude of mental health issues along with lots and lots of training. Whether you are aged 4, 14 or 41, we are here and we are ready to tackle hard issues with you. At Healing Hearts Counseling, we understand and are honored to partner with you in changing thought and behavior patterns that have kept you unhappy and stuck.
At Healing Hearts Counseling, we are a licensed and trained team of caring professionals who are dedicated to giving you the best care possible. We value your time and we respect your needs. In fact, we really listen! What we bring to the "therapy couch" is experience in treating a multitude of mental health issues along with lots and lots of training. Whether you are aged 4, 14 or 41, we are here and we are ready to tackle hard issues with you. At Healing Hearts Counseling, we understand and are honored to partner with you in changing thought and behavior patterns that have kept you unhappy and stuck.
Are you feeling helpless, hopeless, and alienated due to addiction? Do you feel beaten down, like there’s no way out? Have you tried to quit and failed? Are you tired of believing the lies of addiction? Are you not sure if you have hit rock bottom? I can help you find the way out. Your bottom is simply when you quit digging. Whether your struggles are with alcohol, drugs, sex & porn addiction, shopping/spending addiction, gambling addiction, I can help. I will walk you through the often painful process of self-discovery and awareness. If you want to get your life back on track, then call me now. I have immediate availability.
Are you feeling helpless, hopeless, and alienated due to addiction? Do you feel beaten down, like there’s no way out? Have you tried to quit and failed? Are you tired of believing the lies of addiction? Are you not sure if you have hit rock bottom? I can help you find the way out. Your bottom is simply when you quit digging. Whether your struggles are with alcohol, drugs, sex & porn addiction, shopping/spending addiction, gambling addiction, I can help. I will walk you through the often painful process of self-discovery and awareness. If you want to get your life back on track, then call me now. I have immediate availability.
Jessica L Wooden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dunlap, IL 61525 (Online Only)
Are you ready to work through past hurts or unresolved issues so that you can have more peace in your life? I want to help you develop more insight into some of your unresolved issues you may be struggling with so that you can feel better. Do you want to feel more confident in yourself and work through negative beliefs you may have been struggling with for years? I want to help you and be that supportive and empathetic person to guide you through those things.
Are you ready to work through past hurts or unresolved issues so that you can have more peace in your life? I want to help you develop more insight into some of your unresolved issues you may be struggling with so that you can feel better. Do you want to feel more confident in yourself and work through negative beliefs you may have been struggling with for years? I want to help you and be that supportive and empathetic person to guide you through those things.
Jenny Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peoria, IL 61615 (Online Only)
Whether you want support overcoming drug use, alcohol use, eating habits, smoking, or gambling, I'm here for you, alongside you. My specialty is helping with behavior change. That might include: Cutting back or quitting alcohol or other drugs Cutting back or quitting smoking (or vaping, chewing, etc) Eating mindfully (reducing binge eating) Cutting back or quitting gambling Managing shopping behaviors Cutting back or quitting gaming.
Whether you want support overcoming drug use, alcohol use, eating habits, smoking, or gambling, I'm here for you, alongside you. My specialty is helping with behavior change. That might include: Cutting back or quitting alcohol or other drugs Cutting back or quitting smoking (or vaping, chewing, etc) Eating mindfully (reducing binge eating) Cutting back or quitting gambling Managing shopping behaviors Cutting back or quitting gaming.
It's not easy to talk to a stranger about the things that make us feel most vulnerable. It's difficult to hope that things could be better or to believe that we could be loved or accepted once we are fully known. I work with my clients in an atmosphere of respect, believing the best things for you that you cannot see right now, working together towards the goals that you courageously speak out loud. After 15 years in practice, I have seen so many people find freedom from the fears and symptoms that hold them back and it brings me great joy and honor to walk beside them as they heal.
It's not easy to talk to a stranger about the things that make us feel most vulnerable. It's difficult to hope that things could be better or to believe that we could be loved or accepted once we are fully known. I work with my clients in an atmosphere of respect, believing the best things for you that you cannot see right now, working together towards the goals that you courageously speak out loud. After 15 years in practice, I have seen so many people find freedom from the fears and symptoms that hold them back and it brings me great joy and honor to walk beside them as they heal.
It takes courage to take the first step into a counseling relationship. Everyone needs help navigating life's issues and complexities from time to time. Sometimes these problems can lead to feelings of confusion, depression and anxiety. I want to assist you on your personal journey as you encounter life's challenges and obstacles. I am confident that each of my clients hold the capacity to overcome adversity, effectively communicate, make healthy life choices, and lead happy and productive lives. I believe that each individual is special and unique.
It takes courage to take the first step into a counseling relationship. Everyone needs help navigating life's issues and complexities from time to time. Sometimes these problems can lead to feelings of confusion, depression and anxiety. I want to assist you on your personal journey as you encounter life's challenges and obstacles. I am confident that each of my clients hold the capacity to overcome adversity, effectively communicate, make healthy life choices, and lead happy and productive lives. I believe that each individual is special and unique.
Brandon Ludolph
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Metamora, IL 61548 (Online Only)
At Mended Hearts we use Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy to help build trust, confidence, and relationships. Equine Therapy provides immediate, honest, and observable feedback. This type of therapy can be utilized by groups, individuals, families, and couples. Individuals who struggle with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, impulse-control, anxiety, and substance-related disorders will benefit from equine therapy. The client will engage in activities that will help process feelings, behaviors, and build healthy coping skills.
At Mended Hearts we use Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy to help build trust, confidence, and relationships. Equine Therapy provides immediate, honest, and observable feedback. This type of therapy can be utilized by groups, individuals, families, and couples. Individuals who struggle with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, impulse-control, anxiety, and substance-related disorders will benefit from equine therapy. The client will engage in activities that will help process feelings, behaviors, and build healthy coping skills.
Are you tired of trying to hold it all together? Have you turned to alcohol, drugs, porn, or unhealthy sexual behaviors to cope? Are friends and family increasingly concerned? Are you fighting more with your partner or loved ones, blowing up in anger or simply avoiding conflict? Are consequences piling up in relationships, at home, work, or school? Or are you watching as this becomes the reality for a loved one? I am profoundly aware of the toll substances and addictive behaviors can take on individuals and families from my 7 yrs experience in addiction treatment. Therapy is a great place to start if you are looking for a change.
Are you tired of trying to hold it all together? Have you turned to alcohol, drugs, porn, or unhealthy sexual behaviors to cope? Are friends and family increasingly concerned? Are you fighting more with your partner or loved ones, blowing up in anger or simply avoiding conflict? Are consequences piling up in relationships, at home, work, or school? Or are you watching as this becomes the reality for a loved one? I am profoundly aware of the toll substances and addictive behaviors can take on individuals and families from my 7 yrs experience in addiction treatment. Therapy is a great place to start if you are looking for a change.
Stephanie Czarnecki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, MVF-CSW, C-CATOD, CGC
Verified Verified
Dunlap, IL 61525 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed therapist, CSAT focused on individuals dealing with trauma (PTSD, betrayal trauma, etc.), narcissistic abuse or trauma, sex and porn addiction, substance use/addiction, and personality disorders. If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or to cope with life's challenges, you're not alone. Many people go through difficult periods in their lives where they need extra support and guidance. Therapy can be a transformative experience that helps individuals improve their mental health, build resilience, and live a more fulfilling life
I am a licensed therapist, CSAT focused on individuals dealing with trauma (PTSD, betrayal trauma, etc.), narcissistic abuse or trauma, sex and porn addiction, substance use/addiction, and personality disorders. If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or to cope with life's challenges, you're not alone. Many people go through difficult periods in their lives where they need extra support and guidance. Therapy can be a transformative experience that helps individuals improve their mental health, build resilience, and live a more fulfilling life
Mary Beth Cunningham
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dunlap, IL 61525
Waitlist for new clients
My office is a judgement-free zone when helping my clients to achieve their goal of a higher quality of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is skilled in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. I have over a decade of experience helping adolescents and adults overcome barriers related to mood & anxiety disorders, trauma-related stressors, substance use disorders, grief & loss, and educational difficulties related to learning disabilities and mental health diagnoses. I am a client-centered therapist and am able to tailor treatment goals to each individual's needs using evidence-based approaches.
My office is a judgement-free zone when helping my clients to achieve their goal of a higher quality of life. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who is skilled in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. I have over a decade of experience helping adolescents and adults overcome barriers related to mood & anxiety disorders, trauma-related stressors, substance use disorders, grief & loss, and educational difficulties related to learning disabilities and mental health diagnoses. I am a client-centered therapist and am able to tailor treatment goals to each individual's needs using evidence-based approaches.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I seek to empower clients to become the best versions of themselves by supporting them in overcoming obstacles and accomplishing their goals.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I seek to empower clients to become the best versions of themselves by supporting them in overcoming obstacles and accomplishing their goals.
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Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.