Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Decatur, IL

I'm Justin Kozak. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of clinical experience, and I am open to working with anyone; and have a wide range of experience treating Substance Use, Behavioral Issues, Anger Management, Depression, Trauma, and PTSD. I use Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Multicultural and Solution Focused Brief Therapies during a treatment session with my clients. I believe counseling is a partnership that assists you in exploring and addressing your mental, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Therapy can be a life changing tool that opens the door to letting go of past frustrations, gaining insight into feeling more present, or securing the readiness to take on future hurdles. Allow me to help you maneuver through life's difficult moments. I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion, and will work hard to help you reach your therapeutic goals. I specialize in providing therapy for women who work, or have worked, in the the field of education, the healthcare system, and other care giving professions. I utilize DBT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness practices.

I strive to cultivate an environment where my clients feel comfortable and safe to explore different thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and experiences. Therapy is not a “one size fits all”. I will meet you where you are in your journey, as we move alongside each other at a pace that works best for you. Together, as an individual or family unit, we will work towards setting goals, finding more effective ways to cope, and navigating life's challenges and opportunities as you work towards your goals. I have treated a wide variety of concerns, such as life transitions, depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger, and relationship issues.

I specialize in college/graduate students and adults who are feeling overwhelmed or experiencing life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ identity issues. I understand that reaching out to make a change can be difficult, but the relief of finally making headway on something that has kept you stuck is far greater. I’ll collaborate with you to reflect on where you are right now to consider the best path forward based on your unique strengths (trust me, you have many even if it doesn’t seem like it, right now) and experiences. You’ll take control of your story.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois, with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I have experience working in residential settings with an array of populations that allowed me to have experience with all varieties of mental health concerns, including personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, substance abuse issues, and psychosis. I am comfortable working with adults and utilize techniques from several therapy styles, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, who is compassionate and supportive in helping you overcome life challenges. I am a big believer in your ability to persevere and overcome life's challenges and sit with you as an interactive listener, source of support and also a challenger of thoughts. I strongly believe in trauma-informed care and my specialties are in trauma, grief, cultural issues and adjustments, amongst other presenting issues. You, your situation, and your life are very important and I want you to feel that way in your session.

Rafiah Maxie is a Mother, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder of Goal Achieved, LLC. “As a 22 year psychotherapist I know the stages of change we all are faced with! My approach is to client centered, goal focused and empathic in nature- you are your BEST advocate..and I welcome you to this new beginning”. Rafiah believes that “Emotional and Mental pain is not something that should be hidden away and never spoken about. There is truth in your pain…there is growth in your pain….lets work with it together”

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.

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.

Caitlin's clinical specialties include treatment of children and adolescents who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, transitions in life, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and crises intervention. Her style of counseling is sympathetic, client centered and solution focused. She assists her clients in reducing mental health symptoms and improving their quality of life. She believes that therapy is a collaborative effort between client and therapist in which the counselor helps the client live their best life possible

Do you suffer from Depression or have Suicidal Thoughts? TMS provides true treatment with a 75% success rate in treatment with 50% of patients experiencing a full remission of symptoms for patients who struggle with depression and OCD. This includes those who have tried multiple medications and struggled with side effects or have not received relief. TMS is not painful or disruptive, does not cause systemic side effects, and does not require hospitalization or anesthesia. Results are often noticed by family and friends within a week. Patient often report results as early as 3 weeks into treatment.

I believe that everyone has inherent strength. While I can be direct and to the point, I understand that this conversation is about your life, not mine. I come from an inclusive feminist background and am comfortable working with all genders. I also believe in the power of laughter and that everyone is capable of living their best life. We are not broken and do not need fixing. However, there are times in life when we need a safe space to focus on where to go next. Addressing trauma, depression, PTSD, and CPTSD doesn’t always mean reliving past experiences or sharing every detail. My goal is to support you in moving beyond.

It's important that you find someone that you connect with. We will collaborate to define goals, learn coping skills to manage issues of concern and increase your ability to experience joy. Ex: academics, addiction, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief, occupational issues, relationship issues, suicide prevention, trauma, etc.