Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Monticello, IL

My name is Barb Adams. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have provided individual, couples, family, as well as group therapy for over 30 years. I also specialize in working with impaired professionals. I have an extensive history of working with many differing diagnoses. Some of my specialties include working with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, among others. I have also spent over 10 years working specifically with impaired professionals in the medical and legal professions.

Since becoming a therapist, I have been pursuing my passion of providing high quality therapeutic care to those who have experienced chronic, complex trauma and are now wanting to break the cycle and heal. I am a firm believer that trauma impacts our whole beings. And left untreated, trauma takes an emotional and physical toll that wreaks havoc on our mind, bodies, and spirits. I take pride in working with my clients to build a collaboration and empowering my clients to be the expert in their own lives and be the drivers in their own treatment process. I also offer clinical supervision to those working towards licensure.

Brittany Helmich is a LCPC and CADC. She attained her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Blackburn College and her Master's Degree in Clinical Adult Psychology from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Brittany’s clinical experience ranges from Wells Center, community mental health, both Gateway residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment, drug court, Memorial psychiatric response team and crisis counseling, and working with service members and their families through the Illinois Army and Air National Guard. Brittany’s therapeutic experience includes working with children,

These difficult and unprecedented times are causing an increase in anxiety and depression. I am a Christian who is a counselor. I work with people of all faiths as well as those who do not have any particular spiritual viewpoint. It is my aim to treat all of my clients with compassion and integrity. I will take the time to get to know you, and help you get to know yourself. Throughout the decades, I have practiced a variety of counseling techniques that we can tailor to suit your individual needs and personality. "Welcome to your life... only better!"

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois. I have worked with a wide range of mental health disorders while working in residential treatment and at an inpatient psychiatric hospital. I also have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who are coping with crisis, domestic violence, refugee resettlement, and trauma.

I work with people who often have an issue or problem which prevents them from fully functioning in life, which affects their ability to be happy. This might be a relationship issue, a personality problem which has bothered them from childhood, or a bio-psycho-social issue like depression or anxiety. I seek to help people by developing a relationship in which we can work in a therapeutic modality that is appropriate for them.

My passion creates an environment for expressive therapeutic experiences focusing on child and adolescent populations. I aim to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental therapeutic space where you and your child/teen feel heard, empowered, and safe. I will provide your child/teen tools to ready themselves as they navigate and transition toward a happier and healthier self. I aim to set therapeutic goals to which you and your family feel committed and create a unique treatment plan based on individual needs and abilities. I encourage feedback and collaboration throughout treatment.

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 am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois with over 25 years of experience. I work with clients across the lifespan regarding a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, acceptance, ADHD, and relationship issues, and am a strong ally of the LGBTQ+ community. I believe therapy is a client – centered time to focus on your personal concerns, needs, and goals, and am honored to partner with you in the process of personal growth and healing.

I am an independent contractor working with Neuro Harmony, LLC. I most enjoy working with folks struggling with trauma, ADD, BPD, NDE's, and who consider themselves "quirky" or "misfits." Often they are simply seeking validation - reassurance that they are not actually "crazy" - and have the curiosity, sense of humor and resilience needed to undertake existential adventures. Like most of us, what they are basically seeking is contentment and peace of mind.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois. I have worked in many settings including out-patient therapy, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and community mental health. During this time I have had experience working with youth, adolescents, adults, and families of diverse backgrounds. I enjoy assisting clients with a wide variety of mental health issues, including: depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, substance abuse, grief, stress, trauma, personality disorders, psychosis, and mood disorders.

Cameron Hunter, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializes in working with those going through life transitions. He also works with people who struggle with anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, as well as with minority populations who are experiencing challenging life experiences. As a younger professional, Cameron relates closely to and enjoys work with college-aged individuals who are navigating phases of life. In addition, he is passionate about helping children who have a diagnosis or even symptoms of ADHD. He works with couples, families, those experiencing gender issues and even Executive Functioning Disorders.

I believe therapy is a collaborative process between the client and therapist. I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment. I enjoy utilizing a person-centered approach to sessions and meeting the client where they are. The client knows their narrative best, I find it important to consider lived experiences, cultural influences, as well as other intersecting factors into my understanding of your worldview. I enjoy celebrating client’s goals, sitting with at times difficult feelings, and embarking on this journey together.

Hola, my name is Karina Rodriguez. I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW), fluent in English and Spanish, with a background of working with adolescents and families in various situations including inpatient and partial hospitalization, residential facilities, private practice, and DCFS. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I explore thoughts and their relationship to their emotions, believing that our interpretation of events creates our reality and contributes to the development of feelings that cause discomfort and distress.

I have 35 years of clinical experience and enjoy working with Veterans, First Responders, College students, High School students, anxiety, mood disorders, couples counseling and how to cope and recover from narcissistic relationship abuse and imposter syndrome. I am very passionate about treating ADHD and helping individuals know how to advocate for themselves with their schools, jobs, and health care providers. I operate primarily under the following belief, “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.”