Domestic Abuse Therapists in Normal, IL
Trina McCarty
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761
Waitlist for new clients
Other Certifications Include:
* Grief and Loss Specialist
* Level I and II EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
* Illinois Certifed Domestic Violence Professional
* Family and Community Development Specialist.
I feel that counseling is a path to wellness and positive change, in which the client is an active participant in the healing process. Counseling should not only address symptoms, but the whole person, mind, body and spirit.
Other Certifications Include:
* Grief and Loss Specialist
* Level I and II EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
* Illinois Certifed Domestic Violence Professional
* Family and Community Development Specialist.
I feel that counseling is a path to wellness and positive change, in which the client is an active participant in the healing process. Counseling should not only address symptoms, but the whole person, mind, body and spirit.
Johanna Rayman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761
I bring 42 years of clinical experience to the table and have worked with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, LGBT issues, grief and loss and substance abuse.
I am committed to working with individuals and couples who are struggling in their lives either because of a crisis, transition, relationship or long standing issue that one keeps bumping up against. By providing a safe space together we can explore your thoughts/ feelings and increase your understanding of self and others. Self-awareness leads to change and personal growth.
I bring 42 years of clinical experience to the table and have worked with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, LGBT issues, grief and loss and substance abuse.
I am committed to working with individuals and couples who are struggling in their lives either because of a crisis, transition, relationship or long standing issue that one keeps bumping up against. By providing a safe space together we can explore your thoughts/ feelings and increase your understanding of self and others. Self-awareness leads to change and personal growth.
Life gets hard, challenging, and overwhelming. For that reason, having someone that provides a safe, nonjudgmental space that embraces all of who we are to talk, discuss, and process our mental health concerns can help us heal. I am here to help with that! As a therapist, I can help guide and stand by your side through your healing process. I am a bilingual and bicultural (Spanish-English) Latina therapist that understands the importance of feeling heard, understood, and welcomed in a therapeutic space that embraces diversity.
Life gets hard, challenging, and overwhelming. For that reason, having someone that provides a safe, nonjudgmental space that embraces all of who we are to talk, discuss, and process our mental health concerns can help us heal. I am here to help with that! As a therapist, I can help guide and stand by your side through your healing process. I am a bilingual and bicultural (Spanish-English) Latina therapist that understands the importance of feeling heard, understood, and welcomed in a therapeutic space that embraces diversity.
Before I was a therapist, I was an educator. For one course, my job was to teach first responders how to get important information from potentially traumatized witnesses/victims. I often wondered what I would do if I were permitted to see the crisis through. I believe it's my combination of a solid background in communication-which includes relationships, gender-speak, assertiveness and self-talk-and my education in Clinical Psychology and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor certification that provide for a well-balanced approach to individual counseling.
Before I was a therapist, I was an educator. For one course, my job was to teach first responders how to get important information from potentially traumatized witnesses/victims. I often wondered what I would do if I were permitted to see the crisis through. I believe it's my combination of a solid background in communication-which includes relationships, gender-speak, assertiveness and self-talk-and my education in Clinical Psychology and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor certification that provide for a well-balanced approach to individual counseling.
Wendy Alleen Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761 (Online Only)
"I am a firm believer in finding balance between feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and actions. Sometimes what we are dealing with is simply present day stress, needing a safe environment to process and get feedback. Other times events from our past dictate our reactions to today's experiences. This leads to giving our power away and continuing to suffer. I practice cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as other approaches when indicated, always focusing on the client's goals. I am focused on respectful approaches to teaching tools that allow each client's efforts to result in positive impacts throughout their lives."
"I am a firm believer in finding balance between feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and actions. Sometimes what we are dealing with is simply present day stress, needing a safe environment to process and get feedback. Other times events from our past dictate our reactions to today's experiences. This leads to giving our power away and continuing to suffer. I practice cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as other approaches when indicated, always focusing on the client's goals. I am focused on respectful approaches to teaching tools that allow each client's efforts to result in positive impacts throughout their lives."
Lily Anderson LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Normal, IL 61761 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I currently do telehealth therapy for DC, MD, IL and SC. As an EMDR Certified Therapist and EMDR Approved Consultant, I understand our struggles are not about "what's wrong with us" but "what happened to us." Looking to resolve current symptoms sometimes means healing from the past, while strengthening resources in the present and preparing for the future. I work with children, adolescents, and adults - individually and in caregiver-child dynamics - and invite you to reach out for a free consultation!
Hello! I currently do telehealth therapy for DC, MD, IL and SC. As an EMDR Certified Therapist and EMDR Approved Consultant, I understand our struggles are not about "what's wrong with us" but "what happened to us." Looking to resolve current symptoms sometimes means healing from the past, while strengthening resources in the present and preparing for the future. I work with children, adolescents, and adults - individually and in caregiver-child dynamics - and invite you to reach out for a free consultation!
Brittany L Malak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761
Are you ready to rebuild your relationship, but don't know where to begin? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has ample experience in helping couples reconnect after the stress of life has torn them apart.
Are you ready to rebuild your relationship, but don't know where to begin? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has ample experience in helping couples reconnect after the stress of life has torn them apart.
Hello - Are you feeling stuck, confused, uncertain, sad? Life often presents us with challenges and obstacles that limit us in reaching our full potential. As a licensed therapist and nationally certified counselor with 25 years of experience, I would love the opportunity to help you become "unstuck" and reach that full potential. I typically use cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused brief therapy in a safe and collaborative environment. My hope is by working collaboratively, you will experience insight, growth and empowerment that will lead to a life of happiness, positive change and improved coping strategies.
Hello - Are you feeling stuck, confused, uncertain, sad? Life often presents us with challenges and obstacles that limit us in reaching our full potential. As a licensed therapist and nationally certified counselor with 25 years of experience, I would love the opportunity to help you become "unstuck" and reach that full potential. I typically use cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused brief therapy in a safe and collaborative environment. My hope is by working collaboratively, you will experience insight, growth and empowerment that will lead to a life of happiness, positive change and improved coping strategies.
Strong Counseling Services
Counselor, MA, LCPC, EMDR, trauma, Special
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761
You appear to have all your shit together on the outside, but you are a mess on the inside. You don't tell anyone how you really feel for fear of being judged. You are exhausted wearing the mask of the perfect imposter. You ask yourself, "Why is my best never good enough?" You want to believe God has a plan for you, but you're not even sure you believe in God anymore. I assure you, it is not just you. This real-time struggle is real. I know personally, there is hope. We all need the love of community to that hope. I look forward to hearing from you about ways I can help.
You appear to have all your shit together on the outside, but you are a mess on the inside. You don't tell anyone how you really feel for fear of being judged. You are exhausted wearing the mask of the perfect imposter. You ask yourself, "Why is my best never good enough?" You want to believe God has a plan for you, but you're not even sure you believe in God anymore. I assure you, it is not just you. This real-time struggle is real. I know personally, there is hope. We all need the love of community to that hope. I look forward to hearing from you about ways I can help.
Julleon Garrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Normal, IL 61761 (Online Only)
My ideal client comes from many walks of life. They are children, teenagers, and adults and present with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, relationship and family problems, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), school problems, and oppositional-defiant disorder. They all share a common need to be heard, empowered, and guided on the path of recovery. I provide evidence-based treatments tailored to the needs of my clients. I focus on strengths and capabilities rather than "illness."
My ideal client comes from many walks of life. They are children, teenagers, and adults and present with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, relationship and family problems, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), school problems, and oppositional-defiant disorder. They all share a common need to be heard, empowered, and guided on the path of recovery. I provide evidence-based treatments tailored to the needs of my clients. I focus on strengths and capabilities rather than "illness."
Autumn Chall
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761 (Online Only)
There is so much more to you than whatever you are facing. I am honored to provide a safe, accepting space for you to grow. In doing so, my goal is for you to graduate from therapy not only feeling better but also with a greater understanding of yourself, your needs, and how to care for them. I prefer to take a holistic, integrative approach, recognizing that all aspects of your life are interconnected. I cherish helping adolescents, adults, and couples transform their lives to be happier, healthier, and more connected.
There is so much more to you than whatever you are facing. I am honored to provide a safe, accepting space for you to grow. In doing so, my goal is for you to graduate from therapy not only feeling better but also with a greater understanding of yourself, your needs, and how to care for them. I prefer to take a holistic, integrative approach, recognizing that all aspects of your life are interconnected. I cherish helping adolescents, adults, and couples transform their lives to be happier, healthier, and more connected.
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Kristen N. Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61790
Hi, I'm Kristen! It is my passion to help you maximize your well-being. I provide specialized support for individuals seeking help with life challenges. I work with a diverse client base, ranging from teens to adults with different cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations.
Hi, I'm Kristen! It is my passion to help you maximize your well-being. I provide specialized support for individuals seeking help with life challenges. I work with a diverse client base, ranging from teens to adults with different cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations.
Sometimes life throws you a curveball or two. Some people have been dealt a difficult card from the start. I believe we all possess the tools needed to get through times of adversity, but at times, may need a little guidance. Having an objective ally to cheer you on can really make the difference in reaching your goals and feeling confident along the way. I strive to create a stimulating, comfortable, and safe place for people to be vulnerable. I tend to have a relaxed conversational style, while using evidenced based materials and approaches. I am committed to jumping in the muck with you so we can find solutions together.
Sometimes life throws you a curveball or two. Some people have been dealt a difficult card from the start. I believe we all possess the tools needed to get through times of adversity, but at times, may need a little guidance. Having an objective ally to cheer you on can really make the difference in reaching your goals and feeling confident along the way. I strive to create a stimulating, comfortable, and safe place for people to be vulnerable. I tend to have a relaxed conversational style, while using evidenced based materials and approaches. I am committed to jumping in the muck with you so we can find solutions together.
Sandy L Colbs
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in working with issues such as childhood abuse, medical challenges, spiritual or existential questions, grief and loss, and navigating complex identities including stepparenting, LGBTQ+ issues, and blended families.
Life is a complicated journey, and I am fortunate to have the opportunity to walk with my clients as they navigate relationships, self esteem, life transitions, losses and change. My practice focuses on helping adults resolve difficult life experiences, whether from childhood or from the challenges of daily life or the inevitable transitions and changes of life as we grow older. I believe that therapy can help people break out of the set patterns of thinking and feeling that restrict us from living our life to our highest potential.
I specialize in working with issues such as childhood abuse, medical challenges, spiritual or existential questions, grief and loss, and navigating complex identities including stepparenting, LGBTQ+ issues, and blended families.
Life is a complicated journey, and I am fortunate to have the opportunity to walk with my clients as they navigate relationships, self esteem, life transitions, losses and change. My practice focuses on helping adults resolve difficult life experiences, whether from childhood or from the challenges of daily life or the inevitable transitions and changes of life as we grow older. I believe that therapy can help people break out of the set patterns of thinking and feeling that restrict us from living our life to our highest potential.
Jeanne Louise Lambrecht
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Normal, IL 61790
Not accepting new clients
**Dr. Lambrecht is NOT taking new patients currently** Assisting others in working through their challenges and becoming their best selves has been my lifelong passion. I do my best to create a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere where individuals can feel safe to share and explore their concerns. I am open to working with individuals of any age encountering a broad range of concerns. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to support individuals, couples, and families through a range of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and relational and adjustment difficulties.
**Dr. Lambrecht is NOT taking new patients currently** Assisting others in working through their challenges and becoming their best selves has been my lifelong passion. I do my best to create a non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere where individuals can feel safe to share and explore their concerns. I am open to working with individuals of any age encountering a broad range of concerns. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to support individuals, couples, and families through a range of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and relational and adjustment difficulties.
Life can bring about overwhelming emotional experiences that make us feel out of touch with our ourselves. Healing is possible. Neuroscience has shown us that our brains have the ability to make new connections and heal throughout our entire lives. We can restore our balance and find ourselves again. I love helping my clients to make new healthy connections. I am committed to the clients that I serve. I use a structured approach and have clear plan of action.
Life can bring about overwhelming emotional experiences that make us feel out of touch with our ourselves. Healing is possible. Neuroscience has shown us that our brains have the ability to make new connections and heal throughout our entire lives. We can restore our balance and find ourselves again. I love helping my clients to make new healthy connections. I am committed to the clients that I serve. I use a structured approach and have clear plan of action.
Michelle Rolley
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Normal, IL 61761
Not accepting new clients
When we are in emotional pain, discovering the path to peace can feel elusive. Have you recently felt like anxious thoughts are making it difficult for you to get through your days? Are you experiencing traumatic memories that interfere with your emotional and physical health, and frequently get in your way? Do you find yourself distracted and overwhelmed? You may be feeling you will “never be enough" based on past rejections, or struggling to find your voice within your relationships. If you are feeling lost and uncertain what to do next, I am here to help you find meaningful relief with compassion and non-judgment.
When we are in emotional pain, discovering the path to peace can feel elusive. Have you recently felt like anxious thoughts are making it difficult for you to get through your days? Are you experiencing traumatic memories that interfere with your emotional and physical health, and frequently get in your way? Do you find yourself distracted and overwhelmed? You may be feeling you will “never be enough" based on past rejections, or struggling to find your voice within your relationships. If you are feeling lost and uncertain what to do next, I am here to help you find meaningful relief with compassion and non-judgment.
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Tara Valentine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61704
I want to start by saying I’m proud of you. It takes a lot of bravery to seek help. It may not feel that way, and your brain may be saying “yeah, but.....”. However, you cannot have bravery without being afraid. I enjoy working with clients from ages 8 and up. I am affirming of LGBTQIA+ identities. I am experienced in working with: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, gender identity, grief, adjustment disorders, trauma, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, domestic abuse, and communication concerns. As a therapist, I can help you find routes to success, to growth, to healing. It’s okay to feel lost. You aren’t alone.
I want to start by saying I’m proud of you. It takes a lot of bravery to seek help. It may not feel that way, and your brain may be saying “yeah, but.....”. However, you cannot have bravery without being afraid. I enjoy working with clients from ages 8 and up. I am affirming of LGBTQIA+ identities. I am experienced in working with: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, gender identity, grief, adjustment disorders, trauma, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, domestic abuse, and communication concerns. As a therapist, I can help you find routes to success, to growth, to healing. It’s okay to feel lost. You aren’t alone.
My clinical interests include trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, and couples counseling. I currently utilize a person-centered, strength-based approach to counseling but adjust this to the needs of my client(s). No matter the need or interest for counseling services, I find self-love, self-empowerment, and self-grace to be of utmost importance.
My clinical interests include trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, and couples counseling. I currently utilize a person-centered, strength-based approach to counseling but adjust this to the needs of my client(s). No matter the need or interest for counseling services, I find self-love, self-empowerment, and self-grace to be of utmost importance.
Christopher Holly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IL 61701
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, marital and couples counseling, drug and alcohol abuse, pain disorder, loss and grief, transgender issues, LGBQT issues, as well as those in the fetish/BDSM community.
I am dedicated to working with you to help you find your ability to deal with life and it's challenges by calling on your natural resources and capabilities and seeking a solution that is yours. I believe in the right to self-determination and that all people should have the capability to obtain what they want for their life through the power of therapy. I have worked with veterans of foreign wars, mature adults, teenagers and all kinds of people in between. I find the ability to explore life, understand ourselves and our situation better creates lasting happiness.
I work with people suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, marital and couples counseling, drug and alcohol abuse, pain disorder, loss and grief, transgender issues, LGBQT issues, as well as those in the fetish/BDSM community.
I am dedicated to working with you to help you find your ability to deal with life and it's challenges by calling on your natural resources and capabilities and seeking a solution that is yours. I believe in the right to self-determination and that all people should have the capability to obtain what they want for their life through the power of therapy. I have worked with veterans of foreign wars, mature adults, teenagers and all kinds of people in between. I find the ability to explore life, understand ourselves and our situation better creates lasting happiness.
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What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.