Interpersonal Therapists in Swansea, IL
John R Ritcheson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Swansea, IL 62226
I provide therapy/counseling services for individuals age 12 and older, couples, and families. I have over 9 years of experience providing clinical services to both adults and adolescents in residential, inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings. I have experience treating eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, interpersonal/relationship issues, existential concerns/life transitions, as well as other concerns/issues.
I provide therapy/counseling services for individuals age 12 and older, couples, and families. I have over 9 years of experience providing clinical services to both adults and adolescents in residential, inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings. I have experience treating eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, interpersonal/relationship issues, existential concerns/life transitions, as well as other concerns/issues.
Louis Damani Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swansea, IL 62226
I utilize a recovery-oriented framework grounded in the cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, and interpersonal process perspectives.
The clients I work with are seeking to understand themselves better, reduce anxiety, develop greater interior freedom, recover from depression and flourish in work, relationships, friendships, and community life. My clients know that, in therapy, there will be moments of both rupture and repair, affirmation and challenge. It’s in this interpersonal process that we uncover the patterns beneath the surface. Spiritual and religious clients are very welcome, and I am comfortable working within an integrative framework for incorporating those traditions. I love to work with and welcome non-spiritual/religious persons too!
I utilize a recovery-oriented framework grounded in the cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, and interpersonal process perspectives.
The clients I work with are seeking to understand themselves better, reduce anxiety, develop greater interior freedom, recover from depression and flourish in work, relationships, friendships, and community life. My clients know that, in therapy, there will be moments of both rupture and repair, affirmation and challenge. It’s in this interpersonal process that we uncover the patterns beneath the surface. Spiritual and religious clients are very welcome, and I am comfortable working within an integrative framework for incorporating those traditions. I love to work with and welcome non-spiritual/religious persons too!
My hours are 10:30AM to 5:15PM Sundays And 12:15PM to 6:15 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays, but contact me anytime. I also offer virtual sessions on Tuesdays now. I know it can be overwhelming to pick the right person and make the first phone call or email, and I want to make it easy for you. I work primarily with teens and adults. I connect well with teenagers that may be hesitant to attend therapy. I also have a lot of success working with men and women dealing with relationship issues.
My hours are 10:30AM to 5:15PM Sundays And 12:15PM to 6:15 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays, but contact me anytime. I also offer virtual sessions on Tuesdays now. I know it can be overwhelming to pick the right person and make the first phone call or email, and I want to make it easy for you. I work primarily with teens and adults. I connect well with teenagers that may be hesitant to attend therapy. I also have a lot of success working with men and women dealing with relationship issues.
Lisa Thompson-Gibson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swansea, IL 62226
My work as a therapist and an art therapist since 2014 has focused on supporting clients through life transitions, grief, identity concerns, coping with symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reducing pain while increasing ability for coping. I have experiences working with individuals in individual and group therapy using talk therapy and also art therapy. My populations have included emerging adults and adults at other points in their lifespan. I very much enjoy supporting clients in navigating considerations around identity and racial/cultural experiences. I am strengths-based and goal focused.
My work as a therapist and an art therapist since 2014 has focused on supporting clients through life transitions, grief, identity concerns, coping with symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reducing pain while increasing ability for coping. I have experiences working with individuals in individual and group therapy using talk therapy and also art therapy. My populations have included emerging adults and adults at other points in their lifespan. I very much enjoy supporting clients in navigating considerations around identity and racial/cultural experiences. I am strengths-based and goal focused.
I’m passionate about helping individuals and families through life’s ups and downs, especially parents at every stage of their journey—from the sleepless nights of newborn days to the bittersweet transition of an empty nest. Parenthood is an adventure, and I’m here to support you through all of it. I specialize in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression and anxiety, as well as helping clients manage major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, and mood disorders. Whether you're facing challenges at home, work, school, or in your relationship I’m here to listen and support you!
I’m passionate about helping individuals and families through life’s ups and downs, especially parents at every stage of their journey—from the sleepless nights of newborn days to the bittersweet transition of an empty nest. Parenthood is an adventure, and I’m here to support you through all of it. I specialize in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression and anxiety, as well as helping clients manage major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, and mood disorders. Whether you're facing challenges at home, work, school, or in your relationship I’m here to listen and support you!
Michelle Yvette McCaskey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Swansea, IL 62226
My passion involves working with individuals struggling with addiction, co-occurring disorders, trauma, and a variety of other issues. Building a strong rapport and meeting my clients where they are in their mental health journey is one of the foundations of my practice and I believe harm reduction can be a goal for many struggling with a diagnosis. Together, we will work on a treatment plan that is tailored to your issues, needs and goals. Being a Gold Star Daughter inspired me to work in veteran, and Gold Star family communities for 25 years. Teaching Pre K for 9 years was incredibly rewarding.
My passion involves working with individuals struggling with addiction, co-occurring disorders, trauma, and a variety of other issues. Building a strong rapport and meeting my clients where they are in their mental health journey is one of the foundations of my practice and I believe harm reduction can be a goal for many struggling with a diagnosis. Together, we will work on a treatment plan that is tailored to your issues, needs and goals. Being a Gold Star Daughter inspired me to work in veteran, and Gold Star family communities for 25 years. Teaching Pre K for 9 years was incredibly rewarding.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you recognize your strengths, develop the skills to cope, and live your life to its fullest potential, in whatever way that may look for you. For many of us, difficult emotions, thoughts, or behaviors get in the way and create roadblocks or barriers. My goal is to help you identify what keeps you feeling stuck in your life and, together, create simple solutions so that you can live a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you recognize your strengths, develop the skills to cope, and live your life to its fullest potential, in whatever way that may look for you. For many of us, difficult emotions, thoughts, or behaviors get in the way and create roadblocks or barriers. My goal is to help you identify what keeps you feeling stuck in your life and, together, create simple solutions so that you can live a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.
The Brown Clinic P.C. Ashley Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Swansea, IL 62226
Hello there! I'm here to offer you a warm welcome and introduce myself! I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I firmly believe in the power of therapy to create positive change and provide support during challenging times. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I strive to create a safe and comfortable space for my clients to explore their feelings and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other mental health concerns, we got you!
Hello there! I'm here to offer you a warm welcome and introduce myself! I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I firmly believe in the power of therapy to create positive change and provide support during challenging times. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I strive to create a safe and comfortable space for my clients to explore their feelings and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other mental health concerns, we got you!
While building rapport, we will work together to approach your needs in the most appropriate and effective way constructed specifically for you. Your trust, comfort, and ability to relate to your therapist is essential as we navigate through life's hardships.
While building rapport, we will work together to approach your needs in the most appropriate and effective way constructed specifically for you. Your trust, comfort, and ability to relate to your therapist is essential as we navigate through life's hardships.
As a therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with ADHD, depression, postpartum, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. I approach therapy with openness and pure honesty, believing that a genuine therapeutic relationship fosters the most meaningful change. The truth is sometimes hard to hear, but it’s an important part of healing. My practice is grounded in an eclectic approach, allowing me to draw from a range of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Whether you’re seeking clarity, relief, or growth, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to achieve results.
As a therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with ADHD, depression, postpartum, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. I approach therapy with openness and pure honesty, believing that a genuine therapeutic relationship fosters the most meaningful change. The truth is sometimes hard to hear, but it’s an important part of healing. My practice is grounded in an eclectic approach, allowing me to draw from a range of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Whether you’re seeking clarity, relief, or growth, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to achieve results.
If you are like many people in our country today, you have experienced depression, anxiety, grief, loss, life changes, economic hardship, relationship and family stressors. You may feel that these challenges are overwhelming and that you don't feel you have the support to overcome them alone. I'm here to help you face these stressors and develop new skills to cope and to achieve the dreams you believe in. I believe that everyone has within them the courage and strength to reach their highest potential and that I can help you tap into that inner wealth of resources.
If you are like many people in our country today, you have experienced depression, anxiety, grief, loss, life changes, economic hardship, relationship and family stressors. You may feel that these challenges are overwhelming and that you don't feel you have the support to overcome them alone. I'm here to help you face these stressors and develop new skills to cope and to achieve the dreams you believe in. I believe that everyone has within them the courage and strength to reach their highest potential and that I can help you tap into that inner wealth of resources.
Jennifer Gerlach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Swansea, IL 62226
Not accepting new clients
Your story matters. And you are more than a story. People usually seek therapy when trying to make sense of a piece of their story or trying to create a new chapter. My approach to therapy seeks to hear your story as we both learn more about who you are and what matters to you. I love to help people improve their relationships with themselves and other. Neurodiversity-Affirming therapy for those with Autism, including women and teens, is my primary specialty. I also have specialization in recovery from mental health challenges such as Depression, self-harm, Borderline Personality, Bipolar Disorder and voice hearing/psychosis.
Your story matters. And you are more than a story. People usually seek therapy when trying to make sense of a piece of their story or trying to create a new chapter. My approach to therapy seeks to hear your story as we both learn more about who you are and what matters to you. I love to help people improve their relationships with themselves and other. Neurodiversity-Affirming therapy for those with Autism, including women and teens, is my primary specialty. I also have specialization in recovery from mental health challenges such as Depression, self-harm, Borderline Personality, Bipolar Disorder and voice hearing/psychosis.
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Katherine Aravamudan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Belleville, IL 62222
Not getting the support you need? Let's practice direct interpersonal skills.
I work with adults through many stressors, and I specialize in working with parents and caregivers. I'm here to make time and space for you; your thoughts, your goals, your hopes. Maybe you're anxious or just not feeling like yourself. Maybe something big is changing. Therapy is a time for you. Transitions bring up a world of emotions from joy and excitement to grief and anxiety. Life gets messy sometimes. Therapy can help sort things out. For the parents, I utilize advanced training in perinatal/postpartum mental health and years of experience supporting parents of medically complex kids to offer supportive, compassionate care.
Not getting the support you need? Let's practice direct interpersonal skills.
I work with adults through many stressors, and I specialize in working with parents and caregivers. I'm here to make time and space for you; your thoughts, your goals, your hopes. Maybe you're anxious or just not feeling like yourself. Maybe something big is changing. Therapy is a time for you. Transitions bring up a world of emotions from joy and excitement to grief and anxiety. Life gets messy sometimes. Therapy can help sort things out. For the parents, I utilize advanced training in perinatal/postpartum mental health and years of experience supporting parents of medically complex kids to offer supportive, compassionate care.
My ideal client seeks freedom from emotional and relational pain and burdens, past traumas, and limiting beliefs. They feel weighed down by fear, self-doubt, or unhealthy relational patterns, yearning for clarity, inner peace, and authentic self-expression. They need guidance to transform core beliefs, heal relational wounds, and build emotional resilience. Their goal is to live light and fearless, embracing their true potential while navigating life with strength, confidence, and healthy relationships. They want lasting change because they desire a life of emotional and mental freedom and inner harmony.
My ideal client seeks freedom from emotional and relational pain and burdens, past traumas, and limiting beliefs. They feel weighed down by fear, self-doubt, or unhealthy relational patterns, yearning for clarity, inner peace, and authentic self-expression. They need guidance to transform core beliefs, heal relational wounds, and build emotional resilience. Their goal is to live light and fearless, embracing their true potential while navigating life with strength, confidence, and healthy relationships. They want lasting change because they desire a life of emotional and mental freedom and inner harmony.
I am currently welcoming new clients who are wishing to create and achieve goals while exploring his or her life's journey. Understanding and reprocessing traumatic experiences is a large part of the experience, and I believe that everyone has the potential to heal. Anger, sadness, joy, fear and so many other emotions add spice to our lives. I strive to help others master and accept the way emotions, thoughts, and behaviors impact our relationships. If you are looking to grow in a safe environment and find your niche, I would be honored to embark on that journey with you.
I am currently welcoming new clients who are wishing to create and achieve goals while exploring his or her life's journey. Understanding and reprocessing traumatic experiences is a large part of the experience, and I believe that everyone has the potential to heal. Anger, sadness, joy, fear and so many other emotions add spice to our lives. I strive to help others master and accept the way emotions, thoughts, and behaviors impact our relationships. If you are looking to grow in a safe environment and find your niche, I would be honored to embark on that journey with you.
My personal belief is that when situations in life are thrown at us we can ignore them or try to accept and work through them. Each thing we go through in life impacts who we are as a person. We can either let them make us bitter or make us better. My goal for clients is to help you on your journey by providing tools, education, and support so you can find positive solutions to your problems by creating a comfortable, non-judgmental environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard.
My personal belief is that when situations in life are thrown at us we can ignore them or try to accept and work through them. Each thing we go through in life impacts who we are as a person. We can either let them make us bitter or make us better. My goal for clients is to help you on your journey by providing tools, education, and support so you can find positive solutions to your problems by creating a comfortable, non-judgmental environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard.
Amanda Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Belleville, IL 62226
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone at some point needs a helping hand in making sense of stressful events, finding ways to cope, and taking steps toward becoming the person he or she wants to be. When working with my clients, my goal is to be that helping hand. I tailor my approach to clients' strengths and needs, with the focus of assisting individuals in reaching their goals and becoming the best versions of themselves. I prefer working with adults struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, life changes, grief, emotion regulation, or stress management.
Everyone at some point needs a helping hand in making sense of stressful events, finding ways to cope, and taking steps toward becoming the person he or she wants to be. When working with my clients, my goal is to be that helping hand. I tailor my approach to clients' strengths and needs, with the focus of assisting individuals in reaching their goals and becoming the best versions of themselves. I prefer working with adults struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, life changes, grief, emotion regulation, or stress management.
We’ve all encountered times when life seemed challenging. The good news? You are not alone. I am committed to honoring your experiences in a safe, nonjudgmental space. I specialize in working with women who are coping with anxiety, grief, shame, life transitions, and women’s issues (self-esteem, motherhood, etc.).
We’ve all encountered times when life seemed challenging. The good news? You are not alone. I am committed to honoring your experiences in a safe, nonjudgmental space. I specialize in working with women who are coping with anxiety, grief, shame, life transitions, and women’s issues (self-esteem, motherhood, etc.).
Take your first step to wellness. I believe in providing a place of compassion and confidentiality where you can share your personal concerns and struggles. I provide assistance to help you improve on those areas that seem to be holding you from living a fulfilled and happy life. With over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families, I will assist you in reaching your goals for a better future.
Take your first step to wellness. I believe in providing a place of compassion and confidentiality where you can share your personal concerns and struggles. I provide assistance to help you improve on those areas that seem to be holding you from living a fulfilled and happy life. With over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families, I will assist you in reaching your goals for a better future.
The Community Reach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belleville, IL 62226
We are a group of clinicians with mental health practitioners with a wealth of experience and knowledge in field. Our professionals are dedicated to supporting clients on their journey to wellness. Our areas of treatment include: trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, life transitions, and more. Our services are client centered. We also provide therapy for individuals with limited financial resources through the sliding scale program. We offer free parenting, grief, postpartum, and social skills (Pre K-5th grade) groups
We are a group of clinicians with mental health practitioners with a wealth of experience and knowledge in field. Our professionals are dedicated to supporting clients on their journey to wellness. Our areas of treatment include: trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, life transitions, and more. Our services are client centered. We also provide therapy for individuals with limited financial resources through the sliding scale program. We offer free parenting, grief, postpartum, and social skills (Pre K-5th grade) groups
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Interpersonal Therapists
Is interpersonal therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found interpersonal therapy to be effective for life transitions including retirement, divorce, and job loss. Also, some studies have found it to be just as useful as medication and other therapy approaches. The benefits of interpersonal therapy can last long after treatment has been completed; the individual can use the tenets of this therapy throughout their life.
How long does interpersonal therapy take?
Interpersonal psychotherapy is normally time-limited and focuses on specific problems in the client’s everyday relationships. Treatment can be either one-on-one or take place in a group setting; it tends to last 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual client’s needs. If a new interpersonal problem arises in the future, the client may require additional therapy to address it specifically. The timeline and session schedule may vary depending on the client’s challenges as well as their progress. Treatment may conclude with wrap-up sessions to review the client’s accomplishments.
Is interpersonal therapy effective?
Research shows that interpersonal therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of conditions such as depression or anxiety. The approach may also offer a range of benefits that are hard to measure but valuable—including healthier relationships and improved feelings of self-worth. The therapist will give the client practical solutions that can be put into practice. The brief duration of this therapy also means that clients can see changes in their relationships fairly quickly.
What are the limitations of interpersonal therapy?
Interpersonal therapy may not effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as psychosis, chronic illness, or alcohol relapse. Because it is short-term in nature, it may not be the best approach for conditions that need to be tracked, though maintenance sessions are a viable approach under these circumstances.
Can interpersonal psychotherapy be done online?
Yes, interpersonal psychotherapy can be conducted effectively either in-person or online. A therapist with expertise in IPT will be able to adjust their techniques, such as role-playing, to better suit the online environment. Offering online IPT can make it more accessible for clients who have transportation difficulties; it also provides the ideal opportunity to explore challenges unique to digital relationships.