Marriage Counseling Therapists in Carbondale, IL
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Are you considering marriage and want insight into whether you and your partner are purposefully aligned? Are you currently married but need some help strengthening your partnership or communication? Perhaps you have struggled to identify your purpose or are holding on to unforgiveness. Are thoughts of anger or behaviors of complacency constantly interfering with progress? If you desire to enter into marriage unified, recreate a marriage that exemplifies Christ, approach life with purpose and passion, or experience freedom from past hurt, let's work together, uncovering God's plan of purpose, healing, and wholeness.
Are you considering marriage and want insight into whether you and your partner are purposefully aligned? Are you currently married but need some help strengthening your partnership or communication? Perhaps you have struggled to identify your purpose or are holding on to unforgiveness. Are thoughts of anger or behaviors of complacency constantly interfering with progress? If you desire to enter into marriage unified, recreate a marriage that exemplifies Christ, approach life with purpose and passion, or experience freedom from past hurt, let's work together, uncovering God's plan of purpose, healing, and wholeness.
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Allison Rackow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carbondale, IL 62901 (Online Only)
Parenting can often take a toll on your mental health, your career, or even your marriage, but it’s not meant to be done alone! All of my sessions are held virtually so I am able to work with any parent in the state of IL.
Are the challenges of parenting seeming to outweigh the joy of parenting lately? Are you struggling to keep up with all of the modern-day expectations of parenting? You’re not alone! Parenting is inherently challenging & sometimes we need a space where we can be honest about what frustrates us in parenting & work through the things about our children (or our spouse!) that keep us up at night.
Parenting can often take a toll on your mental health, your career, or even your marriage, but it’s not meant to be done alone! All of my sessions are held virtually so I am able to work with any parent in the state of IL.
Are the challenges of parenting seeming to outweigh the joy of parenting lately? Are you struggling to keep up with all of the modern-day expectations of parenting? You’re not alone! Parenting is inherently challenging & sometimes we need a space where we can be honest about what frustrates us in parenting & work through the things about our children (or our spouse!) that keep us up at night.
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Do you find yourself stuck in the same unproductive arguments no matter what you do? You're a couple who deeply cares for each other but still gets caught in this frustrating cycle, feeling disconnected and doubting your relationship. The constant conflicts are taking a toll, leaving you both anxious and discouraged. But you're ready to make a change. You're ready to find understanding and reconnect. You're ready to build a future filled with love and harmony. I want to help you get there.
Do you find yourself stuck in the same unproductive arguments no matter what you do? You're a couple who deeply cares for each other but still gets caught in this frustrating cycle, feeling disconnected and doubting your relationship. The constant conflicts are taking a toll, leaving you both anxious and discouraged. But you're ready to make a change. You're ready to find understanding and reconnect. You're ready to build a future filled with love and harmony. I want to help you get there.
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I provide counseling and psychotherapy for adults, teens, preteens, and couples, across a broad range of issues, including Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Life Transitions, Family Issues, Stress, Anger Management, Substance Use, Grief, and Social Skills . I consider the client’s way of understanding themselves to be very important in our work together. My approach is collaborative, tailored for each client, and can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness elements. A primary goal is always to help people live their lives in ways that are fulfilling and healthy.
I provide counseling and psychotherapy for adults, teens, preteens, and couples, across a broad range of issues, including Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Life Transitions, Family Issues, Stress, Anger Management, Substance Use, Grief, and Social Skills . I consider the client’s way of understanding themselves to be very important in our work together. My approach is collaborative, tailored for each client, and can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness elements. A primary goal is always to help people live their lives in ways that are fulfilling and healthy.
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Dr. Christian Gillespie
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carbondale, IL 62901 (Online Only)
Maybe you have tried convincing yourself that you don’t really “need” help, but you are tired of feeling drained, unhappy, or frustrated. Perhaps you need emotional relief from trauma, strained relationships… or are simply hoping to regain some balance in your life. If this hits close to home; you do NOT have to keep going through life feeling this way. We're here to help you get your light back, reinvigorating your relationships, and gain a fresh perspective on tackling your problems. If you are willing, let’s start opening the blinds on the dark areas in your life. Together, let’s restore your light and reclaim your power & joy.
Maybe you have tried convincing yourself that you don’t really “need” help, but you are tired of feeling drained, unhappy, or frustrated. Perhaps you need emotional relief from trauma, strained relationships… or are simply hoping to regain some balance in your life. If this hits close to home; you do NOT have to keep going through life feeling this way. We're here to help you get your light back, reinvigorating your relationships, and gain a fresh perspective on tackling your problems. If you are willing, let’s start opening the blinds on the dark areas in your life. Together, let’s restore your light and reclaim your power & joy.
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Datrese Monique Bradley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Carbondale, IL 62901 (Online Only)
My goal is to meet a client where they are while leading them to where they want to be. My ideal client is someone that wants to begin improving their overall functioning. I am comfortable with any type of client, as long as they are willing to be open and honest. I am here to assist you in identifying strengths, to set boundaries, to set realistic and attainable goals, and process through various emotions. My ideal client wants someone to hear them, to understand their journey, and to help them visualize their ability to grow. We will manage transitions together. My ideal client is someone that wants help, are you that client?
My goal is to meet a client where they are while leading them to where they want to be. My ideal client is someone that wants to begin improving their overall functioning. I am comfortable with any type of client, as long as they are willing to be open and honest. I am here to assist you in identifying strengths, to set boundaries, to set realistic and attainable goals, and process through various emotions. My ideal client wants someone to hear them, to understand their journey, and to help them visualize their ability to grow. We will manage transitions together. My ideal client is someone that wants help, are you that client?
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Hello, I am Dori Bowling, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 15 years of clinical practice and supervision of other clinicians. I often work with clients that suffer from mood, anxiety, and mild substance abuse issues. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, and with couples, I use the Gottman Method. I am a client-centered therapist, so my main goal is to meet you where you are and support you through the change process. No one knows you better than you do, but sometimes you just need a little help figuring it all out.
Hello, I am Dori Bowling, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 15 years of clinical practice and supervision of other clinicians. I often work with clients that suffer from mood, anxiety, and mild substance abuse issues. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, and with couples, I use the Gottman Method. I am a client-centered therapist, so my main goal is to meet you where you are and support you through the change process. No one knows you better than you do, but sometimes you just need a little help figuring it all out.
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Wanda Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carbondale, IL 62901 (Online Only)
Making the choice to start therapy can feel like a challenge, but the benefits it yields can be a liberating experience that can change the course of your life. Therapy is a space where you are free to express thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. You can explore and work towards the goals that you identify as important. My goal is to help you discover and utilize tools to aid in healing from anxiety, depression and past experiences, through use of learned coping skills, mindfulness practices, and understanding self-compassion.
Making the choice to start therapy can feel like a challenge, but the benefits it yields can be a liberating experience that can change the course of your life. Therapy is a space where you are free to express thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. You can explore and work towards the goals that you identify as important. My goal is to help you discover and utilize tools to aid in healing from anxiety, depression and past experiences, through use of learned coping skills, mindfulness practices, and understanding self-compassion.
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Currently accepting new clients. I work with individuals, couples, and families who struggle to understand themselves and their place in the world. I strive to provide an empathic space for clients to share their life experiences.
Currently accepting new clients. I work with individuals, couples, and families who struggle to understand themselves and their place in the world. I strive to provide an empathic space for clients to share their life experiences.
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Karyn Schwitters, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carbondale, IL 62901
I believe in the importance of each individual and in honoring your story, and it is my sole purpose to have clients feel valued and understood, within a trusting, open minded relationship. I operate from a strengths based perspective, offering hope and healing to individuals and families. Testimonial:: "My oldest son and I have worked with Karyn for about three years. She has truly been the light at the end of a very difficult and dark tunnel. Our family will forever be very grateful for her help! Karyn is truly gifted at what she does."
I believe in the importance of each individual and in honoring your story, and it is my sole purpose to have clients feel valued and understood, within a trusting, open minded relationship. I operate from a strengths based perspective, offering hope and healing to individuals and families. Testimonial:: "My oldest son and I have worked with Karyn for about three years. She has truly been the light at the end of a very difficult and dark tunnel. Our family will forever be very grateful for her help! Karyn is truly gifted at what she does."
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‘A speaker raises a glass of water and asks the audience, “How heavy do you think this glass of water is?” His answer: “It depends on how long you hold it. It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier.”’ Occasionally, we have to set our burdens down so that we are able to recharge and prepare ourselves to continue moving forward. I am deeply committed to providing pathways to support and to create the best environment possible for clients.
‘A speaker raises a glass of water and asks the audience, “How heavy do you think this glass of water is?” His answer: “It depends on how long you hold it. It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier.”’ Occasionally, we have to set our burdens down so that we are able to recharge and prepare ourselves to continue moving forward. I am deeply committed to providing pathways to support and to create the best environment possible for clients.
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You deserve to live a life that you love. There are many people who see therapy as something intrusive, unnecessary, or believe they will be judged. As a therapist, I believe that the connection built between the patient and therapist is the foundation that can lead you to the life that you want to live. My goal is to help you achieve your goals and see you become happier with the life you are currently living. Yes, sometimes therapy can bring up painful emotions, memories or events, but this pain can lead to growth and a better life. Life is too short to let the traumas of the past keep you from the life you were meant to live!
You deserve to live a life that you love. There are many people who see therapy as something intrusive, unnecessary, or believe they will be judged. As a therapist, I believe that the connection built between the patient and therapist is the foundation that can lead you to the life that you want to live. My goal is to help you achieve your goals and see you become happier with the life you are currently living. Yes, sometimes therapy can bring up painful emotions, memories or events, but this pain can lead to growth and a better life. Life is too short to let the traumas of the past keep you from the life you were meant to live!
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Sometimes in life we struggle with understanding why or how we ended up where we have. I believe that most of us attempt to manage the best we can given our current circumstances, struggles and challenges. Even then life can still seem insurmountable. I want you to know that change is possible, but doing it alone may feel like an added burden. I will work with you collaboratively to navigate the challenges at hand. My goal is to provide an unbiased, welcoming, and therapeutic environment.
Sometimes in life we struggle with understanding why or how we ended up where we have. I believe that most of us attempt to manage the best we can given our current circumstances, struggles and challenges. Even then life can still seem insurmountable. I want you to know that change is possible, but doing it alone may feel like an added burden. I will work with you collaboratively to navigate the challenges at hand. My goal is to provide an unbiased, welcoming, and therapeutic environment.
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Stacye A. Saunders
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carbondale, IL 62901 (Online Only)
With over 12 years' experience as a professional counselor, Stacye is passionately inspired to work with others to feel seen, heard, empowered and enlightened. Through strength-based, solution-focused, and a variety of therapeutic approaches Stacye believes that although change is not easy, it is attainable by working together. Stacye is a national certified counselor and earned both her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Master of Science in Education degree in Educational Psychology from Southern Illinois University. In her free time, Stacye enjoys indoor gardening, traveling and singing.
With over 12 years' experience as a professional counselor, Stacye is passionately inspired to work with others to feel seen, heard, empowered and enlightened. Through strength-based, solution-focused, and a variety of therapeutic approaches Stacye believes that although change is not easy, it is attainable by working together. Stacye is a national certified counselor and earned both her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Master of Science in Education degree in Educational Psychology from Southern Illinois University. In her free time, Stacye enjoys indoor gardening, traveling and singing.
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Adam Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Carbondale, IL 62901 (Online Only)
My hope is to offer clients a new and different perspective, and empower them to attain greater insight. I believe that every client possesses the ability to find their own path that leads to meaning, joy, and fulfillment in their life. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, or other traumatic experiences. We also address family and relationship issues, such as boundary setting, difficult life transitions, emotional abuse, and social trauma. My ideal client is one who is ready to do the hard work of self-reflection, and to seize control and responsibility for living their own best life.
My hope is to offer clients a new and different perspective, and empower them to attain greater insight. I believe that every client possesses the ability to find their own path that leads to meaning, joy, and fulfillment in their life. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, or other traumatic experiences. We also address family and relationship issues, such as boundary setting, difficult life transitions, emotional abuse, and social trauma. My ideal client is one who is ready to do the hard work of self-reflection, and to seize control and responsibility for living their own best life.
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You know something is wrong, but you are not sure what it is, why it happened, or how to fix it. You think you probably need help, but it's hard to know where to start. You worry about being overmedicated or wasting your time. You want to figure out, once and for all, what is going on and how to take care of it. Does this sound familiar?
You know something is wrong, but you are not sure what it is, why it happened, or how to fix it. You think you probably need help, but it's hard to know where to start. You worry about being overmedicated or wasting your time. You want to figure out, once and for all, what is going on and how to take care of it. Does this sound familiar?
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Do you feel overwhelmed with some of your life circumstances? Have you experienced trauma: a divorce, job-loss, traumatic birth, difficult diagnosis, or domestic violence? Are you depressed, struggling with low self-esteem, lacking motivation, or needing help transitioning through life? I believe that every individual has what it takes to succeed and live a fulfilling life. Sometimes, we have to go through the darkest storms to see the brightest rainbows. Without the right tools and a safe non-judgmental space, it may feel impossible to weather the storm on your own.
Do you feel overwhelmed with some of your life circumstances? Have you experienced trauma: a divorce, job-loss, traumatic birth, difficult diagnosis, or domestic violence? Are you depressed, struggling with low self-esteem, lacking motivation, or needing help transitioning through life? I believe that every individual has what it takes to succeed and live a fulfilling life. Sometimes, we have to go through the darkest storms to see the brightest rainbows. Without the right tools and a safe non-judgmental space, it may feel impossible to weather the storm on your own.
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Our significant relationships and life history have shaped our individual beliefs and behaviors. Often times those beliefs and behaviors prove to be limiting and may keep us stuck. At times, we find ourselves anxious or depressed, stressed in our relationships and out of balance. By increasing awareness and healthy living skills, counseling offers an opportunity to change your circumstances and/or your response to them.
Our significant relationships and life history have shaped our individual beliefs and behaviors. Often times those beliefs and behaviors prove to be limiting and may keep us stuck. At times, we find ourselves anxious or depressed, stressed in our relationships and out of balance. By increasing awareness and healthy living skills, counseling offers an opportunity to change your circumstances and/or your response to them.
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Amanda Sneed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carbondale, IL 62901 (Online Only)
My ideal client is anyone that is seeking change and looking to create more balance in their life. My goal is to create a normalcy in the process of finding support during times when we need clarity. Whether or not there is an identified focus, I will walk individuals through gaining awareness and increasing skills to enhance life functioning through a client centered and empowerment focus. My experience includes working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem, difficult life transitions, trauma (including working with women in a domestic violence shelter.
My ideal client is anyone that is seeking change and looking to create more balance in their life. My goal is to create a normalcy in the process of finding support during times when we need clarity. Whether or not there is an identified focus, I will walk individuals through gaining awareness and increasing skills to enhance life functioning through a client centered and empowerment focus. My experience includes working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self esteem, difficult life transitions, trauma (including working with women in a domestic violence shelter.
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A Step at a Time Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Carbondale, IL 62901
My office can become your “safe space”. Trusting your therapist is vital for finding solutions for your mental health issues. I have been creating a “safe place” for women for 11 years. YOU are an expert on your own life, but sometimes choices create temporary chaos and blur your journey, and your growth.
My office can become your “safe space”. Trusting your therapist is vital for finding solutions for your mental health issues. I have been creating a “safe place” for women for 11 years. YOU are an expert on your own life, but sometimes choices create temporary chaos and blur your journey, and your growth.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.