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Darnise Horne, MSW, LSW is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s degree in social work from Walden University. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis on children, youth, and families at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale IL. Darnise has over 10 years of experience working with children and families. She began working with women and children at The Women’s Center, a domestic violence counseling center in Carbondale IL, leading personal empowerment and parenting groups. She went on to work in foster care with the most vulnerable populations, including clients who have experienced teen pregnancy, trauma, homelessness,and a variety of hormonal, emotional, and social changes as clients mature in a rapidly changing world. Darnise utilizes a multidimensional approach to therapy, exploring each individual’s biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs. She desires to come along side others to assist them in healing from trauma, building self-worth, improving communication in their relationships, and reaching their goals. The goal is to evaluate each person within their environment, provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Elaine believes deeply in healing, hope, and second chances. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, she supports clients working through trauma, anxiety, and life’s challenges with compassion and cultural sensitivity. She creates a safe, steady space where you’re understood and never judged. Elaine walks with clients at their own pace, helping them build resilience, find their voice, and reclaim the life they deserve.

Robert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained at Northeastern Illinois University who helps children, teens, and adults move toward balance and fulfillment. With experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, he supports clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, family conflict, ADHD, autism, and everyday stress. His person-centered approach creates a warm, steady space where therapy moves at your pace and reflects your goals.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and finding your ways through it can be challenging. You might be struggling to discover a safe space that helps you build on your strengths while addressing your obstacles. Anxiety, depression, and life changes, often prompt us to make the courageous decision to seek support. My goal is to offer our space where you can begin your journey toward healing and growth using humor, practical insight, and a positive, realistic approach. Remember, you don’t have to navigate life alone, and I would be honored to walk alongside you through this therapeutic process. I am committed to fostering comfort and connection by promoting vulnerability in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and each session is designed to meet your unique needs. By incorporating, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy techniques Life may present its difficulties, but it doesn’t have to feel impossible. I hope you can recognize the strength within you has brought you this far. When you’re ready, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to support you as you begin your journey toward growth and healing.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in counseling individuals experiencing a wide range of issues, including severe mental illness, trauma, depression anxiety and relational issues. I am passionate about working with individuals who are are struggling with co-occurring disorders and those who are need of support with daily life challenges or events. I have a wholistic approach to therapy and draw from the various modalities , including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy and dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), in an effort to meet the need of each individual. Through the collaborative process of therapy, Through the therapeutic process, I will help to guide you to increase self-awareness, gain new perspectives, decrease symptoms, and increase personal strengths to have a more meaningful life experience. By using the power of the therapeutic relationship, I strive to create a nurturing environment and foundation to help clients heal, rebuild their lives and increase their resiliency. In every session, I use therapy as a way to nurture, challenge, support and understand clients. Healing can occur within a safe and trusting relationship.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with roughly eight years of experience working in the mental health field. I graduated with my masters in social work from Loyola University Chicago. I am a warm-hearted, witty soul, deeply passionate about mental health advocacy, working with people in understanding their minds, behaviors, hearts, and the overall human experience we live day by day. I have a wide range of experience working with children, adolescence, adults, and families. Some of my specialties include, but are not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, and crisis intervention. My hope is to create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment where the space feels collaborative, supportive, and empowering. My goal is to help clients build emotional awareness, strengthen their communication skills, develop practical tools that help support meaningful change, help sharpen skills that are already within, and promote healthy habits and healing.