Thank you for visiting! I'm Elaine (she/her/hers), I have a broad range of counseling experience in private practice, crisis hotlines, community behavioral health, and adolescent residential settings. My services are provided and supervised by Progressive Life Counseling, Belleville, IL.
I believe in everyone's potential for growth and healing, and I'm here to support you. I offer a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings, using evidence-based methods CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP to help you achieve your goals, even if you're unsure where to start.
Professional and Compassionate Mental Health Counseling in Bloomington, IL
Understanding Emotions and Reclaiming Inner Peace
If you suffer from continuous worry, panic, or melancholy, you are not alone. As a therapist, I help clients understand the root reasons for their emotions and share effective coping techniques. My approach to counseling for trauma, OCD, anxiety, and depression is personalized to your unique situation. I believe in walking beside you as you regain your sense of peace and purpose.
Supporting Teens and Families During Life Transitions
Adolescence is a period of intense emotions and continual change. I provide adolescent counseling to help teens deal with scholastic stress, identity concerns, and emotional difficulties. With guidance, children can gain confidence and solid coping skills that will serve them well in life.
A Safe Environment
As a trauma therapist and experienced behavioral health counselor, I sincerely want you to feel heard, safe, and empowered.
​I understand how tough it can be to reach out, but taking the first step is a tremendous act of courage. If you're ready to begin or continue your recovery journey, I'd be delighted to walk alongside you. Let's work together to achieve the clarity, power, and peace you deserve. I'm here for you every step of the way.
Areas of expertise
Anxiety
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental health disorder that produces fear, worry, and a feeling of being overwhelmed. It is characterized by excessive, persistent, and unrealistic worry about everyday things. Using CBT and ERP methods, I can help you better manage your symptoms.
Depression
Depression can make you feel alone and hopeless, but you don't have to tough it out alone. Together, we can explore your emotions and move towards healing.
If you need immediate assistance, please call the 988 Lifeline. Counselors are available 24/7/365
to assist you.
OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that can disrupt daily life and relationships. Using Exposure and Response Prevention, I can assist you in managing your symptoms and enhancing your quality of life.
LGBTQIA+
I provide gender-affirming care for those exploring gender identity or transitioning. I provide psychological assessments and reports for those who are working with medical professionals during hormone therapy or as they are exploring gender affirmation surgery. I follow the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care. I welcome you to contact me about you and your goals.
Grief & PTSD
The death of a loved one, illness, job loss, not meeting a goal, trauma and many common life experiences can cause mental and physical symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. No matter the source of your grief, trauma, or PTSD I'm here to help you process the complexities and express things you may not be able to articulate or want to say to family or friends — particularly if they’re also grieving or unaware of your suffering.
Ages 8-19
As children develop, various challenges may arise due to a host of factors. Early intervention is critical. I provide a safe, nurturing space for future adults to express themselves, gain coping skills, and navigate this transitional phase with resilience and confidence.
Insurance Accepted & Rates
We are in the process of adding more insurance providers. Your health insurance or EAP plan may cover services fully or partially. Please check your insurance benefits by calling the customer service number on your card and asking them for your "Outpatient Mental Health Benefits."
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The standard fee for an online or in-person counseling appointment is $135 per session.
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover, Diners Club, all major credit and debit cards, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are accepted for payment of services at the time of service.
Aetna
Anthem/Elevance
BlueCross BlueShield
BCBS-Preferred Provider Option
BCBS-Blue Choice Preferred
BCBS-Blue Choice Options
BCBS-Professional Blue Choice PPO
BCBS-Blue Advantage Entrepreneur
BCBS-Medicaid-Community Health
BCBS-Medicare-Medicaid Alignment
United Healthcare (UHC/UBH)
VA Community Care Network
United Medical Resources (UMR)
CHAMPVA
Cigna & Evernorth
HealthLink PPO & HMO
TRICARE (Select)
TRICARE For Life
Railroad Medicare
TriWest
Medicare
Optum
Out of Network