Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 44 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Coping Skills and 10 more.
(she/her)
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC/LMHC) based in the states of Illinois and Indiana. I received my Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana. II also have a PhD in Christian Counseling from Newberg Theological Seminary in Evansville, IN. I have experience and practice for approximately 7 years. I enjoy helping others discover they can learn to live on the other side of their hurt and pain. I respect clients' autonomy and have a compassionate ear as I work to help you become successful in your future endeavors and management of your own life.
In our first session together, we will start with brief introductions, then dive into specific challenges you are facing to obtain some background information. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. Mostly, you will have an opportunity to share your thoughts about therapy, past experiences with therapy, and your future goals for therapy. I will also discuss my theoretic approach to help determine if we are a good fit, and we will continue with goal setting for our time together in future sessions.
Having worked with a variety of individuals, I have developed a passion for those who have difficulty dealing with loss, hurt, and pain. I am compassionate about instilling hope for those who feel hopeless, and helping others find success by learning to live lives where their stress can be managed in healthy, helpful ways. I have been successful in helping clients learn to forgive those who have hurt them and caused much sadness by understanding what life may have been for them and they may have operated at their fullest capacity at the time.
I am best suited for clients ranging in age from 10 years to elderhood, who have difficulty with setting limits and boundaries, grief, depression, anxiety, phase of life, ADHD, trauma, relationships, and other areas where individuals need assistance with emotional regulation, and overall mental health and wellness. The ideal client will know and come to understand they may not can control others but can learn to control how they respond to others. This client will also embrace that therapy is a guide to life's issues, but they are responsible for how they live their own lives. Therapy can open the door for new options, new possibilities, and new mindsets and behaviors. This dream client is willing to reframe, refocus, and redirect areas that have not worked for them and embark upon a fresh new start for the next chapter in life.
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Cash - $80 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a counseling method and approach that clients usually respond well with. This approach assists clients with making connections of how their thinking impacts their mood/emotions, and their behavior. Once faulty thinking is identified, the therapist is able to help the client challenge negative or irrational thoughts, improve their feelings, and ultimately their behavior will follow. I am experienced in other approaches and use them as I determine what may be a best fit for the client.
Christian Counseling
It has been my experience since counseling, that some clients may request therapy that is inspired by faith-based solutions. I tend to integrate faith-based interventions into the session, if requested. This method is helpful in clients remaining grounded in "something" or "someone" other than their own ability, which helps them to be even more successful in therapy.
Narrative
Narrative therapy helps clients to re-write their own script (of life). Oftentimes, situations and events may have occurred in their family of origin, and they feel they are stuck in the past, especially in instances of trauma. My use of this theoretical approach has assisted clients in taking charge of their own lives versus messages told to them and make decisions/choices best fitted for their problemed situation. It is your life, your narrative and I can help you focus on just that.
5 ratings with written reviews
June 2, 2026
Mrs Michelle is probably one of the best therapist I’ve ever spoke with. She made me feel very safe comfortable and I could talk to her for hours, I can’t wait to see her again.
May 19, 2026
Michelle is real, she gave me what I NEEDED to hear.vthank you Michelle! See you next session.
May 8, 2025
I appreciate her outlook on things and how she challenges me to view different perspectives. She is always warm and supportive of my thoughts and feelings.