Therapists in White Hall, IL
![Photo of Alexandra Warner, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/940370e4-a866-4ba8-a08f-dc0705914619/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a cat-loving therapist, who enjoys playing tennis, being outside, and meeting new people. I have been a therapist since 2013 and have a passion for helping people reclaim their lives after the trauma. I use a collaborative approach and address modalities to client needs. I am trained in EMDR which can be helpful to a lot of clients.
I am a cat-loving therapist, who enjoys playing tennis, being outside, and meeting new people. I have been a therapist since 2013 and have a passion for helping people reclaim their lives after the trauma. I use a collaborative approach and address modalities to client needs. I am trained in EMDR which can be helpful to a lot of clients.
![Photo of Sacha Montgomery, LPCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/69ee078d-14e8-412a-ba98-d21449c2088b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sacha L. Montgomery, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP), Certified- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Provider (Trauma Specific treatment) Approach to therapy: Collaborative approach with each client to create personalized treatment plan to help clients get back to a higher level of functioning. Focus areas of practice: Co-Occurring Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Relationship conflict, Communication, work issues, change of life issues as well as adults and juveniles who have abusive sexual behavior histories.
Sacha L. Montgomery, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider (LSOTP), Certified- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Provider (Trauma Specific treatment) Approach to therapy: Collaborative approach with each client to create personalized treatment plan to help clients get back to a higher level of functioning. Focus areas of practice: Co-Occurring Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Relationship conflict, Communication, work issues, change of life issues as well as adults and juveniles who have abusive sexual behavior histories.
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![Photo of Teena Marie Mabry, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/13703e6b-bb2f-4e55-a629-c927b7d9834a/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Teena Mabry, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving clients statewide in Illinois via telehealth. I have worked with all populations, but my focus is working with adults (18 & up). I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress management/burnout, work trauma, relationship issues and clients dealing with chronic illnesses.
My name is Teena Mabry, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving clients statewide in Illinois via telehealth. I have worked with all populations, but my focus is working with adults (18 & up). I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress management/burnout, work trauma, relationship issues and clients dealing with chronic illnesses.
![Photo of Clara Hamel, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/37b39bfb-3c9c-4b06-8b97-c1e1b1dcd09a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Emotional health and wellness is inextricably intertwined with our physical health and wellness. As such, mental and emotional health services should be a priority for each of us. Counseling provides an avenue for self-reflection and growth that anyone striving to live a fuller and more fulfilled life can benefit from.
Emotional health and wellness is inextricably intertwined with our physical health and wellness. As such, mental and emotional health services should be a priority for each of us. Counseling provides an avenue for self-reflection and growth that anyone striving to live a fuller and more fulfilled life can benefit from.
![Photo of Jessica Moreno, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5d3c024d-c79c-4a0f-9618-4fa7812499ff/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! My name is Jessica Moreno, and I currently hold my LCSW. My approach to therapy is individualized and holistic. I have experience providing ACT, DBT, trauma-focused therapy, and crisis therapy. I have worked with people who have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, eating disorders, etc. I'm comfortable treating the previously noted diagnosis. My approach to therapy is individualized and holistic. I have experience providing ACT, DBT, trauma-focused therapy, and crisis therapy. try to create an open and interactive environment in which clients can express themselves.
Hello! My name is Jessica Moreno, and I currently hold my LCSW. My approach to therapy is individualized and holistic. I have experience providing ACT, DBT, trauma-focused therapy, and crisis therapy. I have worked with people who have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, eating disorders, etc. I'm comfortable treating the previously noted diagnosis. My approach to therapy is individualized and holistic. I have experience providing ACT, DBT, trauma-focused therapy, and crisis therapy. try to create an open and interactive environment in which clients can express themselves.
![Photo of Natasha Harmon, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/73301649-3b0b-4052-9f9b-65c6a209dbb6/1/320x400.jpeg)
Natasha Harmon
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollton, IL 62016
Waitlist for new clients
Receiving therapy doesn't have to be a lifelong commitment but rather it can be a short term solution to help assist you through some of life's most stressful or painful times. I start out with new clients by building rapport and getting to know them to help them feel more comfortable in therapy.I want to ensure my clients always feel safe in my office and I work to maintain this safety throughout our time together. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach. My practice usually focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and trauma informed practices.
Receiving therapy doesn't have to be a lifelong commitment but rather it can be a short term solution to help assist you through some of life's most stressful or painful times. I start out with new clients by building rapport and getting to know them to help them feel more comfortable in therapy.I want to ensure my clients always feel safe in my office and I work to maintain this safety throughout our time together. I use an eclectic therapeutic approach. My practice usually focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and trauma informed practices.
![Photo of Nathan Blasa, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1558b9e6-f8c9-4213-a566-6ca97cda9888/2/320x400.jpeg)
Nathan Blasa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carrollton, IL 62016
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with pre-teens to young adults, however I have experience working with clients of all ages. I am also particularly interested in helping men, who often have a hard time reaching out for assistance. I begin my work with clients by first building a positive rapport and trust. I don’t believe therapy needs to be boring, and I enjoy bringing humor into the therapeutic environment. My clinical approach to therapy depends on the needs of the client. I have helped people with anxiety, anger expression, depression, trauma, educational challenges, sudden life changes, and grief.
I specialize in working with pre-teens to young adults, however I have experience working with clients of all ages. I am also particularly interested in helping men, who often have a hard time reaching out for assistance. I begin my work with clients by first building a positive rapport and trust. I don’t believe therapy needs to be boring, and I enjoy bringing humor into the therapeutic environment. My clinical approach to therapy depends on the needs of the client. I have helped people with anxiety, anger expression, depression, trauma, educational challenges, sudden life changes, and grief.
![Photo of Lois Harmon, MA, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9711659a-dadd-4211-b3da-eadba7eb44cd/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lois Harmon
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollton, IL 62016
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel like your past is controlling your present? You want to live in the present and enjoy the present, but the past keeps pulling you down. You want to move forward and make decisions which will make your present and future better, but the memories of what has occurred will not allow you. You know you are a loving person and have a lot of offer the world. You are ready to make a change.
Do you feel like your past is controlling your present? You want to live in the present and enjoy the present, but the past keeps pulling you down. You want to move forward and make decisions which will make your present and future better, but the memories of what has occurred will not allow you. You know you are a loving person and have a lot of offer the world. You are ready to make a change.
![Photo of Robin Denk, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5afba115-e64b-4f14-bfec-0137e8f6350b/1/320x400.png)
Hi, I am Robin Denk, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of clinical experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, emotional abuse, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and attachment theory tailored to your needs. I believe that it is my duty to help others during painful times in their lives ultimately.
Hi, I am Robin Denk, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of clinical experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, emotional abuse, and trauma. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and attachment theory tailored to your needs. I believe that it is my duty to help others during painful times in their lives ultimately.
Online Therapists
![Photo of Jonathan Keck, LPC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cb22d42b-015d-4217-9875-fa49bd54e843/2/320x400.png)
Jon Keck is a licensed professional counselor (LCP), who has been practicing since 2019. He graduated from Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln, IL with a Master of Arts in "¨ Clinical Mental Health and is currently in the sex therapy certification program through Adler University. Jon believes it is important to create a safe and secure environment where individuals and couples are comfortable sharing the concerns of their heads and hearts. He utilizes a person-centered approach to therapy, integrating other appropriate evidence-based treatment modalities based on your needs.
Jon Keck is a licensed professional counselor (LCP), who has been practicing since 2019. He graduated from Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln, IL with a Master of Arts in "¨ Clinical Mental Health and is currently in the sex therapy certification program through Adler University. Jon believes it is important to create a safe and secure environment where individuals and couples are comfortable sharing the concerns of their heads and hearts. He utilizes a person-centered approach to therapy, integrating other appropriate evidence-based treatment modalities based on your needs.
![Photo of Jocelyn Cross - CACTS Counseling, LCSW, LCPC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/214a9dbb-f611-48e5-85cb-f5ebc1d9b93f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Children and adolescents experience a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty regulating emotions, and challenges with impulse control. These issues make it difficult to deal with unfortunate but common factors, like family or sibling conflict, parental divorce, or unexpected loss. Many children respond to these issues and factors with less-than-desirable behaviors, such as electronic/video game addiction, educational challenges, difficulty making friends, substance abuse issues, or destructive and defiant behaviors.
Children and adolescents experience a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty regulating emotions, and challenges with impulse control. These issues make it difficult to deal with unfortunate but common factors, like family or sibling conflict, parental divorce, or unexpected loss. Many children respond to these issues and factors with less-than-desirable behaviors, such as electronic/video game addiction, educational challenges, difficulty making friends, substance abuse issues, or destructive and defiant behaviors.
![Photo of Paige Towers, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e0860ba-9f34-4e3d-8446-bbabceb325c1/1/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Debra Sue Torres - Full Circle Counseling - Debra Torres, LCPC, CADC, CCATP, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49a8f77b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Full Circle Counseling - Debra Torres
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, IL 62704
Does life seem difficult right now? Are you struggling with particular issues you cannot seem to overcome? I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, a certified drug and alcohol counselor and a CCATP (Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional). I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered treatment. I work with people with disabilities, mental illness, depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, trauma. I am offering both telehealth & in-person. I work with couples and families. Insurances I accept are Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Health Alliance, Tricare, United Healthcare and out of network clients.
Does life seem difficult right now? Are you struggling with particular issues you cannot seem to overcome? I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, a certified drug and alcohol counselor and a CCATP (Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional). I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered treatment. I work with people with disabilities, mental illness, depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, trauma. I am offering both telehealth & in-person. I work with couples and families. Insurances I accept are Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Health Alliance, Tricare, United Healthcare and out of network clients.
![Photo of John Westerberg, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2c313291-8ec3-4073-8ae3-ca5873df8d59/2/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, problems with achievement and unhealthy coping with professional stress. I will help you feel like you are heard and your problems are understood. We'll work together to help determine what tools or skills you will need to overcome the emotions that are keeping you from living the life you want. I'll help you build your skills to overcome what has previously held you back. I work with people from a variety of backgrounds including those who work in healthcare, business, law, technology, engineering, and students (high school through graduate school).
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, problems with achievement and unhealthy coping with professional stress. I will help you feel like you are heard and your problems are understood. We'll work together to help determine what tools or skills you will need to overcome the emotions that are keeping you from living the life you want. I'll help you build your skills to overcome what has previously held you back. I work with people from a variety of backgrounds including those who work in healthcare, business, law, technology, engineering, and students (high school through graduate school).
![Photo of Jamie Ross, MS, LCPC, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3fd97dbf-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I help women and teens who are struggling with depression and anxiety to find balance, hope and happiness. If you are going through a life transition that is creating stress or if you have recently had a baby and are not feeling like yourself, I can help. I have worked as a Mental Health Therapist for over 12 years in California and Washington, and am now in Illinois. I love supporting and nurturing children, teens, and families and I am very passionate about working with pregnant and postpartum women. Call me to start feeling better today.
I help women and teens who are struggling with depression and anxiety to find balance, hope and happiness. If you are going through a life transition that is creating stress or if you have recently had a baby and are not feeling like yourself, I can help. I have worked as a Mental Health Therapist for over 12 years in California and Washington, and am now in Illinois. I love supporting and nurturing children, teens, and families and I am very passionate about working with pregnant and postpartum women. Call me to start feeling better today.
![Photo of Tracy A Hermanson, MA, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/541fec2a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My work involves helping people in troubled relationships find what is important to them, personally and in relationship to others. I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, guilt, fear, and other emotions that are keeping them stuck as they attempt to move forward. The clients I see hope to rebuild their lives, make sense of their experiences, and move on. I am an EMDR-trained and practicing therapist where trust is key. Once trust is built between the team of client and therapist, great inroads to health and recovery are possible with this therapeutic practice.
My work involves helping people in troubled relationships find what is important to them, personally and in relationship to others. I work with people experiencing depression, anxiety, guilt, fear, and other emotions that are keeping them stuck as they attempt to move forward. The clients I see hope to rebuild their lives, make sense of their experiences, and move on. I am an EMDR-trained and practicing therapist where trust is key. Once trust is built between the team of client and therapist, great inroads to health and recovery are possible with this therapeutic practice.
![Photo of Dawn M Schierl, MA, LCPC, Therapist, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/67f8e774-4717-4e54-9a6f-d0bac02474f5/1/320x400.jpeg)
Patients whom engage in treatment with me, as their therapist, will be given a safe outlet and the development of trust within the relationship. Patients will be given the opportunity to share events, emotions, and perceptions of circumstances which have led them to needing mental health therapy. Our goal within therapy is to review the past and focus on the here and now to achieve personal happiness. Both privately and professionally I have gained insight to help persons recognize themselves as more than survivors..
Patients whom engage in treatment with me, as their therapist, will be given a safe outlet and the development of trust within the relationship. Patients will be given the opportunity to share events, emotions, and perceptions of circumstances which have led them to needing mental health therapy. Our goal within therapy is to review the past and focus on the here and now to achieve personal happiness. Both privately and professionally I have gained insight to help persons recognize themselves as more than survivors..
![Photo of Kara Marriott, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1d52c4a7-3460-4d62-9be3-e6b124288552/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Kara Marriott and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 22 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of children and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, Women's Health Issues (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum, pregnancy loss and infertility), chronic health conditions, self-esteem, and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to your individual needs using emotion focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic therapies as well as a culturally-informed and system based perspectives.
My name is Kara Marriott and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 22 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of children and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, Women's Health Issues (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum, pregnancy loss and infertility), chronic health conditions, self-esteem, and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to your individual needs using emotion focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic therapies as well as a culturally-informed and system based perspectives.
![Photo of Amy Filter, MSN, RN](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aa52b69c-0c4f-44a6-beaa-457c5d9c054c/1/320x400.jpeg)
I often work with clients of all ages who desire to determine how to FEEL better through other options, such as using their breath during a breathwork session or utilizing the Safe and Sound Protocol. Both modalities support clients with anxiousness, depression and post traumatic stress disorder, to name a few. The modalities offered start with the feelings first through breath and music, then we discover the why afterwards. Often, you will not need to speak too much, but rather simply trust your body and what it wants to express, release and be recognized, while I guide your through the recognition process in a safe space.
I often work with clients of all ages who desire to determine how to FEEL better through other options, such as using their breath during a breathwork session or utilizing the Safe and Sound Protocol. Both modalities support clients with anxiousness, depression and post traumatic stress disorder, to name a few. The modalities offered start with the feelings first through breath and music, then we discover the why afterwards. Often, you will not need to speak too much, but rather simply trust your body and what it wants to express, release and be recognized, while I guide your through the recognition process in a safe space.
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in White Hall, IL
< 10
Therapists in White Hall, IL who prioritize treating:
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Trauma and PTSD |
100% | Coping Skills |
100% | Stress |
50% | Relationship Issues |
50% | Depression |
50% | Addiction |
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Aetna |
100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
100% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in White Hall, IL see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.