Bloomington, Illinois Therapists

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Oak Park, Illinois

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Illinois

My life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently I've recognized that without good mental health providers finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. However, through therapy our...
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Arizona, Illinois

Dr. Helmholdt is a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in individual and couples therapy. She has extensive training and experience in numerous modes of therapy. Her specialties include the treatment of: depression, anxiety, post-trauma...
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Lombard, Illinois

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Illinois

Open for new clients aged 12-25! I'm all about helping youth and young adults who've been through tough times or faced stressful situations. I'm here to be their voice and provide exceptional care. I truly believe that getting help early on is the...
John Levitt
LCSW, Ph.D.
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Illinois

Dr. Levitt has more than 40 years’ experience in working with clients who suffer from self-harm, eating disorders and symptoms related to histories of trauma and abuse; he has also been instrumental in developing practice-based models of treatment...
Melissa Finley
LCPC, MA
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Illinois

Melissa Finley is a licensed clinical professional counselor practicing in Villa Park, who offers therapy and parent training services. ​​​She is an interactive therapist, versed in treatments that have recorded evidence of being effective...
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Illinois, Ohio

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to treat every person as a whole, acknowledging that you are impacted by the important relationships in your life. I focus on helping you create strong and meaningful connections with those...
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Illinois

I offer a relaxing, nonjudgmental environment where we can begin to develop rapport and build the therapeutic relationship. I am aware that clients have a choice of clinician and without rapport, clients may have a difficult time finding the comfort...
Carroll Cradock
Ph.D Psychology
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Chicago, Illinois

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Illinois

Whether you’re an adult, adolescent, or child, everyone has the same goal: to navigate through life’s obstacles to a better life. You can feel sure that Dr. Carroll Cradock’s counseling services are not only individualized and cutting edge,...
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Freeport, Illinois

My professional experience over the past twenty years has concentrated on children, teenagers and families. I have worked in both agency and school settings. As a result, I am familiar with how families and individuals often require collaboration...
Cesar Pajarillo
NCC, LPC, MS, DMin
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Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cesar has years of experience working with the military, veterans, and civilian populations, having served in the US Army as a clinical combat chaplain and assigned to reserve and active duty positions at the Battalion, Brigade, and Division levels...
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Chicago, Illinois

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Illinois, New York

It is an honor to work with every one of my clients. I don't have a specific "type" of person, and enjoy working with most anyone bothered by an issue or problem they would like resolved but have not been able to resolve on their own. It might be an...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Illinois

I believe therapists should listen, not just "nod". I believe therapists should be just as authentic as they ask of their clients. I am known for dressing in what I am comfortable in (not what a therapist "should" be wearing), finding creative and...
Todd Burd
LPC, MA
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Illinois

Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness. More recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. However, through therapy our...
Teletherapy for Clients In:

Illinois

I’ll help you use your strengths to meet your goals. I truly enjoy learning about and working with all of my clients. We work together to build a strong therapeutic partnership that is holistic, strength-based, person-centered and considers...
Dipa Patel
LPC, MA
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Crystal Lake, Illinois

Many children, adolescents, and adults face stressors leading to psychosis, depression, anxiety, anger, conflicts with others, occupational problems, academic challenges, behavioral changes, emotional regulation. I work with individuals using...
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Joliet, Illinois

Dr. Pagan-Romney has over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She obtained a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, and prior, a Master’s degree in Counseling...
Melissa Carlson
LCPC, MS, MA
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Algonquin, Illinois

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Illinois

My approach to counseling is a balance of a straightforward communication with the belief that clients are the experts of themselves. My goal is to help clients to discover their own inner wisdom and support a plan to move out of their stuckness. I...
Ashley Nolan
LMFT, MA
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Illinois

My name is Ashley Nolan and I have an online therapy practice, Present Space for Illinois residents. I am wired to speak truth in a loving and safe way. I invite you to join me in Present Space and experience new ways of relating to your thoughts...
Rod Hoevet
Psy.D.
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St. Louis, Missouri

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Missouri, Illinois

In my clinical practice, I provide a range of services: Counseling/therapy Diagnostic assessments Clinical consultations Psychological testing Professional supervision My counseling approach avoids superficial, symptom-management based approaches,...
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Illinois

I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist who focuses on a person-centered therapy approach, teaching clients to develop tools to work through challenges by identifying strengths and developing...
Kreszentia Snyder
LCPC, Ph.D.
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Chicago, Illinois

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Illinois

We all want the everyday person we can relate and connect too. Therapy in about being crazy but having a space that belongs to you and is never threatened. I bring that space to you. I fully align with LGBTQIA+, my black and brown people, and those...
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Chicago, Illinois

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Illinois

I was drawn to social work and therapeutic practice through both a commitment to social justice and a genuine curiosity for the stories and narratives of others. I grew up listening to my grandparents recount their early lives, often spending hours...
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Chicago, Illinois

I’ve been working in this field since 2005. As both a therapist and a therapy client myself, I know how important it is to work with a counselor who is down to earth and easy to talk to. Your sense of trust in me is essential in order for you to...
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Indiana, Illinois

Wendy is one of the pre-eminent online therapists in the nation. She was one of the first counselors to introduce online therapy services in the US and has expanded her practice through the addition of other online-based therapists to reach more...

An Overview of Mental Health in Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington, Illinois, not to be confused with the other 15 cities in the United States with the name Bloomington, is a large metropolitan city located in the center of Illinois. It is a part of McLean County along with its twin city Normal, Illinois, and is easily accessible since it converges with several large highways and interstates. Residents of Bloomington are also able to enjoy tours of the David Davis Mansion, the former home of Supreme Court Justice David Davis who was a close friend and mentor to Abraham Lincoln.

Bloomington’s 77,934 citizens certainly have much to benefit from with plenty of recreational activities to enjoy, a variety of employment opportunities, and a growing downtown area. Yet, they also face many challenges. For instance, the city’s poverty rate is higher than the national average with 13.3 percent of the population living below the poverty line. African Americans are much more likely to live in poverty than their white counterparts with a poverty rate of 36.07 percent. Since poverty and mental health issues are closely linked to one another, these statistics indicate that there are individuals living in Bloomington with mental illnesses who need treatment.

Mental Health Concerns in Bloomington

According to Mental Health in America, 15.73 percent of adults living in Illinois are struggling with some sort of mental illness. Compared to the rest of the nation, Illinois ranks third and has some of the lowest rates of mental health prevalence in the country. Overall, this is good news for the residents of Illinois, including those living in Bloomington. However, there are specific mental health issues that are still a major concern.

Substance Abuse

A major mental health issue in Bloomington and the rest of McLean County is the prevalence of substance abuse disorders amongst both adults and youths. 7.8 percent of adults and 5.21 percent of youths living in Illinois struggled with a substance abuse disorder in the last year. McLean County specifically is experiencing growing rates of drug overdose deaths with a 150 percent increase from 2016 to 2017. This is mostly due to the introduction of fentanyl mixed with heroin in the county. The Bloomington-Normal area has also experienced at least one death due to an even more fatal mixture containing Carfentanyl.

Incarceration

Mclean County has experienced rising rates of mental illness amongst incarcerated individuals since 2002. Statistics gathered by the Illinois State University’s Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development found that 25.6 percent of inmates within the county had an apparent mental health concern of some sort in 2017. From 2002 to 2017, there were an estimated 7000 mental individuals who were booked into jail at least one time. On average, each of these 7000 people was jailed four times.

Homelessness

In 2017, numbers indicated that approximately 250 homeless people were living in the Bloomington-Normal area. Mental illness and substance abuse issues are prevalent and ongoing amongst the homeless, which can make it increasingly difficult for people to change their situation and find the help they need. A significant issue for the homeless in Bloomington specifically is a lack of shelters in the city. There are only two emergency shelters serving the Bloomington-Normal area, and they are almost always full. This results in many people resorting to sleeping unsheltered on the streets, even when temperatures reach well below average in the winter months.

Impact of Not Receiving Treatment in Bloomington

Although there are many people in Illinois suffering from mental illnesses, less than half of these individuals receive treatment. There are several reasons those with mental health concerns don’t get the care they need, including not being able to access care. In Illinois, there are 530 mentally ill individuals in need of treatment per mental provider in the state. Also, 5.4 percent of adults under the age of 65 living in Bloomington don’t have health insurance, which can prevent them from seeking out help.