COUNSELING SERVICES
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
What is the purpose of this? Will I feel better after?
Yes, that is the goal of therapy. As we peel back the layers of your core issues however, there may be times when you feel as if you'd like to feel better, faster. Therapy is not linear, it's rather circutous and you will learn a great deal about yourself along the way.
What can I expect from therapy?
Gaining insight and awareness into how your feelings, thoughts and behaviors are contributing to your issues and keep you "stuck" is one of our primary goals.
I have pretty specific things I want to talk about. Is that OK?
Absolutely. You are in a safe, non-judgmental and accepting space. We are respectful of the journey you are on and encourage you to share your intimate feelings and the goals which you have for yourself, which in turn allows us to develop a custom treatment plan for your care.
What kinds of issues can you help me with? I can't really pinpoint what's wrong.
Therapy is a place to explore your feelings and thoughts on a deeper level. There is no issue that is off limits and in fact, there are many issues that bring clients to therapy.
Perhaps you've suffered a loss recently, or even in the distant past that is triggering feelings of sadness, anger or depression. Or perhaps your relationships - social, intimate or professional - are no longer satisfying or bringing the results you need. Or perhaps you know there's a need for change but don't know where to start and are feeling stressed, restless and hopeless. We can help with all these issues and more.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Seeking help is critical and empowering for your recovery and healing. We are experts in the treating individuals and are here for you on your journey.
Please give us a call today at (217) 345-4642 or contact us via the form below so that see how we can best be of help. We look forward to hearing from you.
COUPLES COUNSELING
What can we expect from Couples Counseling? Will it make things better or will it just expose how much trouble we're in?
Becoming aware of how your thinking and emotions are making you behavior is one of our goals. We often think certain things, or behave in certain ways because it's the only thing we know. This is true for individuals and couples, but when you're in a relationship, you have the extra layer of oftentimes modeling the behavior of your parents. This is true for both of you, so we will unravel these feelings and thoughts that lead to behaviors that are becoming issues.
Is couples therapy only for those in trouble? We've been together a long time, it's just that things are not quite the same. Can you help us?
Yes. Couples counseling isn't only for couples experiencing several problems. It's also for couples who want to enhance their marriage, to improve communication, to find a new way to relate to one another and to reignite the spark that brought them together initially. Whether you want to repair or enhance your marriage or relationship, we can help.
Do I have to come in with my spouse or partner?
No. A change in the perspective in one of you may influence the other to take the step towards therapy as well. In fact, we often meet with each of you separately even if you do initially come in as a couple, to gain your personal perspective on what you feel are your core issues.
How long does Couples Counseling take?
Every situation, and every couple, are unique. But according to the American Academy for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) most couples therapy takes betweeen 12 to 20 sessions and those partaking in it, report a 98% success rate.
HOW WE CAN HELP
We are experts in Couples Counseling with combined decades of experience and expertise and advanced training. Please contact us to learn how we can best help with your particular issues.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Please give us a call today at (217) 345-4642 or contact us via the form below so that see how we can best be of help. We look forward to hearing from you.
CHILD & ADOLESCENT COUNSELING
What kinds of problems can you help us with in regards to our child?
Serious changes in learn, behavior and handling emotions are signals that your child may benefit from therapy.
I don't want to stigmitize my child any more than he is by making him "the problem". How can you make sure this doesn't happen?
You're correct in your concern. You are talking about a very common occurrence In families in which one person begins to be seen as "the problem" where in reality, there is a systemic problem with the family as a whole and this one person is simply displaying the symptoms.
Can my husband and I see you with my child or is it then family therapy?
Whether you are involved in your child's therapy depends on a number of factors including the age and and the behavioral changes that we'd like to bring about. For young children, it's often advisable for the parents to be involved in order to bring about structural behavioral change at home and outside the therapy room. Treatment for older children and adolescents often includes just your child and the therapist to ensure privacy and trust. These options are all explained and discussed.
HOW WE CAN HELP
We are experts in treating children and adolescents. Please contact us to learn how we can best help with your particular issues.
Please give us a call today at (217) 345-4642 or contact us via the form below so that see how we can best be of help. We look forward to hearing from you.
FAMILY COUNSELING
My family is going through a lot of different things that are becoming overwhelming. I'm worried whether now is the right time. Should we wait until some of these things are resolved?
Not necessarily. Sometimes therapy can be even more effective when you are going through the event than if you wait. Situations in which Family Therapy may be beneficial include:
- A separation or divorce
- Remarriage
- The death of a loved one
- Sexual abuse
- Emotional or physical abuse
- Relocation
- Bullying
- Mental illness of a family member
HOW WE CAN HELP
We are experts in treating children and adolescents. Please contact us to learn how we can best help with your particular issues.
Please give us a call today at (217) 345-4642 or contact us via the form below so that see how we can best be of help. We look forward to hearing from you.
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
Something is missing and I believe it has to do with my relationship with God but I don't know where to start. Can you help?
Yes. Christian Counseling is a highly specialized area in which we are experts. It would be our pleasure to be with you on your spiritual journey. Your relationship with God is one of the areas that you are welcome to explore through this very intentional and deeply personal work.
What types of issues do you work on? What are the goals of Christian Counseling?
Along with the same issues that bring clients to therapy such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, marital issues and more, Christian Counseling helps to provide an additional layer that also addresses your relationship with God and the meaning and purpose that that holds for you.
What other things can we explore?
Self-awareness, developing your own personal freedom of expression, discovering how the scriptures can help you develop coping skills and enhance your relationship with God and self-actualization work to reach your ultimate potential are issues that are often addressed.
Can we address what it is to live a life with deeper meaning?
Yes. This is one of the primary goals of Christian Counseling.
HOW WE CAN HELP
We have advanced training and experience in Christian Counseling. Please contact us to learn how we can best help with your particular issues.
Please give us a call today at (217) 345-4642 or contact us via the form below so that see how we can best be of help. We look forward to hearing from you.