Marriage Counseling Therapists in Effingham County, IL
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If you're ready to make a change and move in a new direction or if you're just looking for extra support and guidance with daily stressors, I can assist you in making changes toward a positive direction. Whether it is relationship, divorce or marriage issues, anxiety/depression, grief/loss or parenting problems, we can help. As a nationally licensed, clinical therapist, I use evidence based treatments to help you learn healthy life choices for a healthy balance! Today you are one step closer to a new you, on a path to health, well-being and life balance.
If you're ready to make a change and move in a new direction or if you're just looking for extra support and guidance with daily stressors, I can assist you in making changes toward a positive direction. Whether it is relationship, divorce or marriage issues, anxiety/depression, grief/loss or parenting problems, we can help. As a nationally licensed, clinical therapist, I use evidence based treatments to help you learn healthy life choices for a healthy balance! Today you are one step closer to a new you, on a path to health, well-being and life balance.
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We aim to provide a level of care that enables everyone who walks through our doors to be better equipped to live the life they were meant for. Firmly grounded in hope and compassion, we exist for all people to thrive and experience wholeness in mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re looking to overcome past experiences, seeking personal growth, or are in the midst of marital challenges, we are committed to fostering a safe space for you to share your story.
We aim to provide a level of care that enables everyone who walks through our doors to be better equipped to live the life they were meant for. Firmly grounded in hope and compassion, we exist for all people to thrive and experience wholeness in mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re looking to overcome past experiences, seeking personal growth, or are in the midst of marital challenges, we are committed to fostering a safe space for you to share your story.
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Kaitlyn Eade
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Effingham, IL 62401
Are you someone who is struggling with overcoming trauma or related challenges? Or maybe you are just feeling "stuck" in therapy? As a dedicated counselor, I specialize in helping individuals overcome trauma and related challenges by utilizing a combination of Brainspotting, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My approach is deeply rooted in evidence based practices aimed at addressing the underlying causes of distress and fostering long-term healing.
Are you someone who is struggling with overcoming trauma or related challenges? Or maybe you are just feeling "stuck" in therapy? As a dedicated counselor, I specialize in helping individuals overcome trauma and related challenges by utilizing a combination of Brainspotting, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My approach is deeply rooted in evidence based practices aimed at addressing the underlying causes of distress and fostering long-term healing.
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Brandy Kelley Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Effingham, IL 62401
Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of motherhood or postpartum anxiety? Are you weighed down by a history of trauma or feeling resentment towards your partner? Are you a first responder constantly living in a state of heightened alert, finding it hard to unwind even during your downtime? We all go through hard times. It’s always going to be a part of life. But what if you knew how to get through the current difficult moments and felt prepared for future challenging seasons of life? During these tough moments, you don't have to navigate them alone.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of motherhood or postpartum anxiety? Are you weighed down by a history of trauma or feeling resentment towards your partner? Are you a first responder constantly living in a state of heightened alert, finding it hard to unwind even during your downtime? We all go through hard times. It’s always going to be a part of life. But what if you knew how to get through the current difficult moments and felt prepared for future challenging seasons of life? During these tough moments, you don't have to navigate them alone.
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Wright Choice Counseling, Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, Couples, BSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Effingham, IL 62401
Taking the first step to tackle life's challenges and seek help is a big deal! At Wright Choice Counseling, we're here to support you every step of the way. Our diverse team of awesome clinicians is ready to help individuals, couples, and families. We believe everyone has unique strengths, and we're all about helping you grow and shine. Whether you prefer a cozy chat in one of our beautiful offices or a comfy online Let's make magic happen together! We turn challenges into opportunities and inspire self-exploration in a shame-free, supportive space!
Taking the first step to tackle life's challenges and seek help is a big deal! At Wright Choice Counseling, we're here to support you every step of the way. Our diverse team of awesome clinicians is ready to help individuals, couples, and families. We believe everyone has unique strengths, and we're all about helping you grow and shine. Whether you prefer a cozy chat in one of our beautiful offices or a comfy online Let's make magic happen together! We turn challenges into opportunities and inspire self-exploration in a shame-free, supportive space!
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Scott Michael Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Effingham, IL 62401
Hello! My name is Scott Murray, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in private practice as a psychotherapist. I am a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL, where I received my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work and soon after attained my Illinois clinical social work licensure. I have 20+ years experience working in outpatient clinics, in-patient psychiatric treatment facilities, academic institutions, and forensic facilities where I provided assessment and therapy to individuals, groups, couples, and families.
Hello! My name is Scott Murray, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in private practice as a psychotherapist. I am a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL, where I received my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work and soon after attained my Illinois clinical social work licensure. I have 20+ years experience working in outpatient clinics, in-patient psychiatric treatment facilities, academic institutions, and forensic facilities where I provided assessment and therapy to individuals, groups, couples, and families.
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I appreciate a person who is ready to work on becoming the best they can be. I have a "get real" approach to what matters and that is you! I utilize your strengths to identify interfering issues and will help you to develop effective coping strategies in a confidential setting.
I appreciate a person who is ready to work on becoming the best they can be. I have a "get real" approach to what matters and that is you! I utilize your strengths to identify interfering issues and will help you to develop effective coping strategies in a confidential setting.
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I'm Justin Kozak. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of clinical experience, and I am open to working with anyone; and have a wide range of experience treating Substance Use, Behavioral Issues, Anger Management, Depression, Trauma, and PTSD. I use Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Multicultural and Solution Focused Brief Therapies during a treatment session with my clients. I believe counseling is a partnership that assists you in exploring and addressing your mental, emotional, and behavioral needs.
I'm Justin Kozak. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of clinical experience, and I am open to working with anyone; and have a wide range of experience treating Substance Use, Behavioral Issues, Anger Management, Depression, Trauma, and PTSD. I use Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Multicultural and Solution Focused Brief Therapies during a treatment session with my clients. I believe counseling is a partnership that assists you in exploring and addressing your mental, emotional, and behavioral needs.
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Dave Hunter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Effingham, IL 62401 (Online Only)
I am an independent contractor working with Neuro Harmony, LLC. I most enjoy working with folks struggling with trauma, ADD, BPD, NDE's, and who consider themselves "quirky" or "misfits." Often they are simply seeking validation - reassurance that they are not actually "crazy" - and have the curiosity, sense of humor and resilience needed to undertake existential adventures. Like most of us, what they are basically seeking is contentment and peace of mind.
I am an independent contractor working with Neuro Harmony, LLC. I most enjoy working with folks struggling with trauma, ADD, BPD, NDE's, and who consider themselves "quirky" or "misfits." Often they are simply seeking validation - reassurance that they are not actually "crazy" - and have the curiosity, sense of humor and resilience needed to undertake existential adventures. Like most of us, what they are basically seeking is contentment and peace of mind.
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We all possess the ability for healing, growth, and self-development. Sometimes our efforts toward improvement need helpful nudges. As a therapist, I hope to join you on your journey in the here and now, walking alongside you, the challenges you face, and the growth you hope to experience. Of course, self-healing can be done alone, yet sometimes a therapist can be a helpful addition.
We all possess the ability for healing, growth, and self-development. Sometimes our efforts toward improvement need helpful nudges. As a therapist, I hope to join you on your journey in the here and now, walking alongside you, the challenges you face, and the growth you hope to experience. Of course, self-healing can be done alone, yet sometimes a therapist can be a helpful addition.
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My name is Yazmine Howard, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Chicagoland area and currently have a decade of experience working with primarily African-American adolescents, adults, and families. My experiences include crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, group & individual therapy, along with family therapy. I utilize an integrative approach in my sessions and prioritize the therapeutic relationship and rapport that is developed with each client to increase the outcomes of therapy.
My name is Yazmine Howard, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Chicagoland area and currently have a decade of experience working with primarily African-American adolescents, adults, and families. My experiences include crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, group & individual therapy, along with family therapy. I utilize an integrative approach in my sessions and prioritize the therapeutic relationship and rapport that is developed with each client to increase the outcomes of therapy.
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I enjoy working with families from all backgrounds. My ideal clients are young children to adolescents, LGBTQ+ individuals, and multicultural families, including first- and second-generation Latinx individuals navigating generational differences. These clients often face anxiety, identity struggles, and cultural conflicts. They need a safe, supportive space to explore their feelings and experiences. Their goals are to build resilience, improve communication, and achieve a sense of belonging. I incorporate diverse techniques to address their unique needs, always taking a relational, cultural, and trauma- focused approach in my work.
I enjoy working with families from all backgrounds. My ideal clients are young children to adolescents, LGBTQ+ individuals, and multicultural families, including first- and second-generation Latinx individuals navigating generational differences. These clients often face anxiety, identity struggles, and cultural conflicts. They need a safe, supportive space to explore their feelings and experiences. Their goals are to build resilience, improve communication, and achieve a sense of belonging. I incorporate diverse techniques to address their unique needs, always taking a relational, cultural, and trauma- focused approach in my work.
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Courage isn’t having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don’t feel like you have the strength. You need an immense amount of courage to stay the course and struggle even when you are almost ready to give up on life. I am here to listen, and walk beside you even when it feels like everything and maybe everyone is against you.
Courage isn’t having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don’t feel like you have the strength. You need an immense amount of courage to stay the course and struggle even when you are almost ready to give up on life. I am here to listen, and walk beside you even when it feels like everything and maybe everyone is against you.
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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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Hey there! My name is Amanda Grippi. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals, families, minors, preteens, and children with ADHD, Anxiety, Autism or Asperger's Syndrome, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, and PTSD. That being said, I am always client-centered and use a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), EMDR, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapies during treatment. I believe that I am down-to-Earth and open-minded and don't just tell them what I think but what they need to do.
Hey there! My name is Amanda Grippi. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals, families, minors, preteens, and children with ADHD, Anxiety, Autism or Asperger's Syndrome, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, and PTSD. That being said, I am always client-centered and use a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), EMDR, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapies during treatment. I believe that I am down-to-Earth and open-minded and don't just tell them what I think but what they need to do.
Online Therapists
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I use the evidence based “Gottman Method” for marital and couples therapy.
Life can be so overwhelming, and choosing a therapist just seems to add to the chaos. You need a place to process. Plan. Think things through. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and my heart is to strengthen families, even during divorce or separation. My motto is my philosophy: Plant Hope. Grow Grace. Reap Peace.
I use the evidence based “Gottman Method” for marital and couples therapy.
Life can be so overwhelming, and choosing a therapist just seems to add to the chaos. You need a place to process. Plan. Think things through. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and my heart is to strengthen families, even during divorce or separation. My motto is my philosophy: Plant Hope. Grow Grace. Reap Peace.
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I offer an integrative approach to counseling and life coaching for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, marital/ relationship conflict, adjustment change, stress management, and grief and loss.
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.
I offer an integrative approach to counseling and life coaching for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, marital/ relationship conflict, adjustment change, stress management, and grief and loss.
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.
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I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and have completed the Gottman level 2 training for marriage and relationship counseling.
I enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, and couples. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, domestic violence and ADHD.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and have completed the Gottman level 2 training for marriage and relationship counseling.
I enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, and couples. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, domestic violence and ADHD.
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Brittany L Malak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bloomington, IL 61701
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.
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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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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.