Therapists in Peoria, IL
Kodjo Anahlui
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Peoria, IL 61615
Being from Togo and living and working in many countries, I am deeply aware of how our cultures and life events affect our mental health.
Being from Togo and living and working in many countries, I am deeply aware of how our cultures and life events affect our mental health.
Online Therapists
Relationship Consultants
MA
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62702 (Online Only)
We can also help you find a new way to be in your family, with your kids, your parents, your partners and roommates in an ever-changing dynamic.
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.
We can also help you find a new way to be in your family, with your kids, your parents, your partners and roommates in an ever-changing dynamic.
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.
Susan Pauna, MS, LCPC
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, IL 60505
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are suffering from anxiety, depression or PTSD? Are you ready to make a positive change in your life? What change would you like to see happen in yourself and your life and how would you feel different as a result? Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and counseling can help. We can discover long-standing patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more meaningful life. Whether you are looking for extra support and guidance through a difficult situation or you are just ready to move to a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are suffering from anxiety, depression or PTSD? Are you ready to make a positive change in your life? What change would you like to see happen in yourself and your life and how would you feel different as a result? Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and counseling can help. We can discover long-standing patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more meaningful life. Whether you are looking for extra support and guidance through a difficult situation or you are just ready to move to a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you.
Kristina Jongsma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PEL, MSW, MEd
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Joliet, IL 60435
My ideal client is any human struggling with the present moment, any human suffering.
My ideal client is any human struggling with the present moment, any human suffering.
Sophie Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Springfield, IL 62701 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone ready for self-discovery and growth, facing mental health or substance use challenges. They're motivated for change, seeking support to navigate their struggles with past trauma, relationships, or self-esteem. They need emotional support, practical guidance, and a safe space to explore. Their goals include greater self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and a more fulfilling life. Motivated by authenticity and connection, they invest in therapy to align with their true selves and embrace positive change.
My ideal client is someone ready for self-discovery and growth, facing mental health or substance use challenges. They're motivated for change, seeking support to navigate their struggles with past trauma, relationships, or self-esteem. They need emotional support, practical guidance, and a safe space to explore. Their goals include greater self-awareness, healthier coping mechanisms, and a more fulfilling life. Motivated by authenticity and connection, they invest in therapy to align with their true selves and embrace positive change.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.