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Progressive Life Counseling LLC Belleville, IL 62221
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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 Medicare Optum TRICARE 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). Cigna, Medicare (Part B), Healthlink, United Health Care, Optum, UMR, & Tricare (Select), 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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