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Progressive Life Counseling LLC
Belleville, IL 62221
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| Website: |
progressivelifecounseling.com/biography-elaine-1-1
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| Profession: |
Mental Health Counselor/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy
Monday – 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday – 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday – 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday – 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday – 10:00 AM - noon
Sunday – 10:00 AM - noon |
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| Session Formats: |
Individuals
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| Practice Description: |
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience working with clients in community mental health and adolescent residential treatment settings. I specialize in assisting clients experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, identity exploration, education and career transitions, and issues specific to LGBTQIA+ clients.
Feeling anxious, having counterproductive thought patterns, and experiencing trauma can hinder your ability to enjoy life, achieve your goals, and become the person you want to be. Additionally, feeling like you don't belong or are not good enough or deserving of happiness, love, respect, and success can also stand in your way. I believe everyone has strengths and the ability to grow, overcome challenges, and heal, but sometimes, we may need someone to support us on our journey.
As your therapist, I will provide a safe, judgment-free space for you to discover, use, and expand your strengths. Together, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences to help you gain insight and develop coping strategies. I use evidence-based, therapeutic approaches suited to your unique needs, goals, personality, and learning style to help you live life fully and unapologetically.
I provide teletherapy services using secure video teleconferencing for the comfort, convenience, added privacy, and safety of my clients. In my downtime, I enjoy SCUBA diving, swimming, spending time with my dog and cats, exploring nature, learning about bats, crossword puzzles, hula hooping, attending concerts and stand-up comedy, and spending time with my family and friends.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Coping Skills
Self-Esteem
LGBTQ Issues
Anxiety
Depression
Grief/Loss
PTSD
Stress
Transgender
Career Counseling
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| Age Specialties: |
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
LGBTQ+
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Eclectic
Integrative
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Positive Psychology
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Strength-Based Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Culturally Sensitive
Humanistic
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| Education: |
Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology with minor in Psychology
Illinois State university, 1989
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| License #: |
178.015019 |
| Licensed In: |
Illinois |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
2023
PTSD 202: Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR), US Department of Veteran Affairs
Preventing and Dealing with Sexual Harassment in the Workplace of Illinois Behavioral Health
Understanding Implicit Bias in Healthcare
Best Practices with Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth and Their Families
Drug Crisis Abuse in America for Health Professionals
Integrative and Comprehensive Trauma Treatment
Resilience in Time of Stress
2020
Certified Post Traumatic Stress Provider
Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CCTMP)
Certifired Clinical Anxiety Treatment professional (CCATP)
2006
Counseling intern, Sex Therapy and Education, Loyola Stitch School of Medicine
Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, American Academy of Clinical Sexology |
| Fee Schedule: |
My rate is $135 per session. |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Cigna
GEHA
Medicare
Meritain Health
Optum
TRICARE
TriWest
UMR
UnitedHealthcare
Healthlink
VA Community Care Network
Additional Plans Not Listed
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| Insurance and Billing Details: |
Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BCBS-Preferred Provider Option, BCBS-Blue Choice Preferred, BCBS-Blue Choice Options, BCBS-Professional Blue Choice PPO, BCBS-Blue Advantage Entrepreneur, BCBS Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI), BCBS Community health (Medicaid). CHAMPVA, Cigna, Medicare (Part B), Meritain Health, Gov’t Employees Health Association (GEHA), Healthlink, United Health Care, Optum, UMR, & Tricare (Select), TriWest, Tricare for Life, VA Community Care Network, Out of Network |
| Office Hours: |
Mon to Thurs 10 am to 6:30 pm, Fri 10 am to 2 pm, Sat Sun 10 am to 12 nn |
| Driving Directions: |
Telehealth only
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Telehealth only |
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| Accepting New Clients: Yes | | Free Initial Consultation: Yes | | In Practice Since: 2018 | | Evening Availability: Yes | | Weekend Availability: Yes |
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