Therapists in Effingham, Illinois

About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

12 Therapists found in Effingham

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Kaycee Britton, BA, MHP

Counselor
1901 S 4th St Ste 213, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-347-5880

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Kevin Bushur, MS/LCPC

Counselor
1200 N 4th St, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-347-7179

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Trisha Katt

Counselor
1200 N 4th St, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-347-7179

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Beth Ping Unkraut, M.S.

Counselor
1200 N 4th St, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-347-7179 217-342-6716

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Ms. Linda Sue Cummins, LCPC

Counselor
1200 N 4th St, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-347-7179 217-342-6716

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Kelly Jo Buscher, B.A. M.H.P.

Counselor
1200 N 4th St, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-347-7179 217-342-6716

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Prof. Kimi J Haarmann, MSED.LCPC

Counselor
1200 N 4th St, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-347-7179 217-342-6716

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Melissa Kersey, BS

Counselor
1200 N 4th St, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-347-7179

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Jessica Johanna Pickens, M.A.

Counselor
1200 N 4th St, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-347-7179

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Miss Theresa Thompson-loy, MS

Counselor
1502 E Fayette Ave, 1502 E Fayette Ave, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-857-1458 217-857-1481

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Jonathan R Kabbes, LCPC

Counselor
702b N. Keller Drive, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-994-1074 618-493-6390

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Mrs. Michelle Kaye Schultz, M.S.ED, LCPC

Counselor
1200 N 4th St, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-342-5502 217-342-6716

More Counselors in Effingham, IL: Addiction Counselors 8 Mental Health Therapists 30 Professional Counselors 20

About Therapists: Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions.

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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