| Location: |
Progressive Life Counseling LLC
Belleville, IL 62221
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| Phone: |
(618) 368-4085
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| Email: |
Send email
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| Website: |
progressivelifecounseling.com/biography-mason
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| Profession: |
Mental Health Counselor/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy
| Available via telehealth only. |
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| Session Formats: |
Individuals
Couples
Family
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| Practice Description: |
I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to heal and achieve their personal goals. I truly value the counseling experience and find that individuals who are open to it make the most progress. I firmly believe that therapy is a collaborative effort, and the more you invest in it, the more you get out of it. My approach is all about finding the right balance between validating experiences, increasing awareness, and challenging you to grow from it all. My clients describe me as supportive, reliable, thought-provoking, and funny. I consider each characteristic to be of great value in counseling.
I aim to create a safe space that encourages trust, openness, reflection, and the courage to challenge yourself in your pursuit of personal growth. I use various methods such as trauma-focused, Adlerian, humanistic, and other therapeutic approaches, which are personalized to each client's needs.
It can be difficult making the first step in starting counseling. By taking interest in the possibility of counseling, you are already halfway there. It’s okay to have questions or not know about services. I will meet you where you are on your journey, and we will work together on how to continue growth and healing.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Men's Issues
Relationship Issues
ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Codependency
Depression
Divorce
Dually Diagnosed Individuals
Grief/Loss
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Parenting Issues
Behavioral Issues
Child
Chronic Impulsivity
Coping Skills
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| Age Specialties: |
Children
Adolescents
Adults
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Adlerian Therapy
Christian Counseling
Experiential Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Jungian Therapy
Music Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Play Therapy
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Sandplay Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Family/Marital
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| Education: |
Ph. D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
The Chicago School, 2024
Masters of Science in School Counseling
Eastern Illinois University, 2019
Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology and Theology
Quincy University, 2017
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| License #: |
178.015884 |
| Licensed In: |
Illinois |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC] - Illinois April 2020
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor [LCPC] – Illinois PENDING 2024
National Certified Counselor [NCC] June 2019
Professional Educators License [PEL] May 2019-July 2024
Substitute Teaching License September 2017-2021 |
| Fee Schedule: |
My self-pay rate is $135 per appointment. |
| 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, BCBS, 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 Plans (Medicaid), Cigna, Healthlink, Medicare (Part B), Optum, Tricare (Select), Tricare for Life, United Health Care, UMR, VA Community Care Network, Patients claiming on their out of network benefits. |
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Telehealth only |
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| Accepting New Clients: Yes | | Free Initial Consultation: Yes | | Years in Practice: 6-10 | | Evening Availability: Yes | | Weekend Availability: No |
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