Buddhist Therapists in Wood River, IL
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Joel Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alton, IL 62002 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I assist my clients work through difficult times in their lives. I provide guidance and empathy to help you develop tools that can allow you to find peace and acceptance in your current situation. I believe in your strength and ability to thrive.
I assist my clients work through difficult times in their lives. I provide guidance and empathy to help you develop tools that can allow you to find peace and acceptance in your current situation. I believe in your strength and ability to thrive.
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Trish Fehr is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 1994. She earned her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Illinois State University and also holds a Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Illinois University. Trish offers patients a safe place to explore how their past is impacting their current choices. A judgement free journey to examine what is and is not working for them related to coping choices.
Trish Fehr is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 1994. She earned her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Illinois State University and also holds a Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Illinois University. Trish offers patients a safe place to explore how their past is impacting their current choices. A judgement free journey to examine what is and is not working for them related to coping choices.
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Jamie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, IL 62526 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or grief and wondering what to do next? Jamie Smith, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker from Illinois who works with women and the LGBTQIA+ community to provide care for clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, and grief.
Jamie, has extensive experience with supportive therapy, and has been a licensed clinical social worker for over ten years. Jamie’s treatment approach is rooted in a client-centered approach.
Jamie studied at the University of Illinois where she obtained a Master’s in Social Work.
She has worked as a clinical social worker for over ten years.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or grief and wondering what to do next? Jamie Smith, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker from Illinois who works with women and the LGBTQIA+ community to provide care for clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, and grief.
Jamie, has extensive experience with supportive therapy, and has been a licensed clinical social worker for over ten years. Jamie’s treatment approach is rooted in a client-centered approach.
Jamie studied at the University of Illinois where she obtained a Master’s in Social Work.
She has worked as a clinical social worker for over ten years.
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Hello! I’m Shanna and I am accepting new clients. I am drawn to working with people who have experienced systemic, interpersonal, financial, and work-related trauma, women, couples, LGBTQ+ folks and anyone who wishes to heal their heart amidst the challenges of the world. I strive to co-create a safe container with clients, so they feel open to explore and embrace all the parts of themselves, both light and dark. My style can best be described as playful, embodied, mindful, compassionate, and creative with a side of humor!
Hello! I’m Shanna and I am accepting new clients. I am drawn to working with people who have experienced systemic, interpersonal, financial, and work-related trauma, women, couples, LGBTQ+ folks and anyone who wishes to heal their heart amidst the challenges of the world. I strive to co-create a safe container with clients, so they feel open to explore and embrace all the parts of themselves, both light and dark. My style can best be described as playful, embodied, mindful, compassionate, and creative with a side of humor!
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Allison A Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belleville, IL 62220
Are you feeling stuck? Do you know what is wrong, but not how to fix it? Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri, with a second License in Illinois. I received my Masters from the University of St Louis and have been practicing for 31 years. I help people of all ages struggling with emotional regulation, the management of symptoms of depression or anxiety, stress, life transitions, , anger management, parenting, and burnout to become the best versions of themselves.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you know what is wrong, but not how to fix it? Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri, with a second License in Illinois. I received my Masters from the University of St Louis and have been practicing for 31 years. I help people of all ages struggling with emotional regulation, the management of symptoms of depression or anxiety, stress, life transitions, , anger management, parenting, and burnout to become the best versions of themselves.
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Sarah Spurling (she/they) is a compassionate Licensed Social Worker based in Illinois, holding an MSW from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. With a commitment to cultural sensitivity and supporting LGBTQ+ populations, Sarah's practice is grounded in an identity-affirming, anti-oppressive framework that respects and validates diverse lived experiences. Drawing from a rich tapestry of therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, humanistic, existential, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapies, Sarah tailors her approach to each individual's unique needs and circumstances.
Sarah Spurling (she/they) is a compassionate Licensed Social Worker based in Illinois, holding an MSW from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. With a commitment to cultural sensitivity and supporting LGBTQ+ populations, Sarah's practice is grounded in an identity-affirming, anti-oppressive framework that respects and validates diverse lived experiences. Drawing from a rich tapestry of therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, humanistic, existential, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapies, Sarah tailors her approach to each individual's unique needs and circumstances.
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Buddhist Therapists
Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognize that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilized frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilize elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.