Therapy Session in Illinois

I am a dedicated social worker committed to helping individuals recognize their strengths and true resiliency. I strive to provide the tools and resources needed to navigate difficult times and to find positivity even in challenging situations. My work focuses deeply on supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, and on helping them develop coping skills that strengthen their overall resilience. I look forward to building a strong, trusting relationship where individuals feel safe and comfortable bringing any concerns to our time together. Together, we will work toward meaningful solutions that create a hopeful and inspiring new beginning for anyone facing adversity. My primary goal is to offer support and empower every individual by the end of our work together. Each person I meet fuels my passion and dedication to the mental health field, and I remain committed to finding solutions and providing ongoing support for all.

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.

I am a compassionate and supportive therapist dedicated to helping you navigate life challenges and adversities to help empower and equip you to gain greater clarity, resilience and skills to help bring you up and out of life's hardships that has diverted you from living your best life. I know how life challenges can take us off track and having us live in auto-pilot and just surviving the moments. I work with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, adults, families and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship stress and brokenness in family units. My therapeutic styles are CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed, Strength and Supportive-Based Therapies all tailored to fit your wants, needs, desires and goals. I believe therapy is about working together in a safe space where you feel seen, heard and validated. Where you can come out of the someday mindset and feel empowered to make the lasting changes today. I will walk along side you in this growth journey cheering you along every step of the way. I believe in you!

Lisa’s passion is to serve those individuals, couples and families who struggle with substance abuse, mental health and life issues that others may not understand. Lisa specialized working with Women, trauma focus and grief. My Vision and Purpose is to increase individuals, couples and families awareness of addiction and mental health while also educating about healthy relationships, conflict resolution, developing strategies, coping skills to improve the overall quality of one’s life. Lisa has 31 years of experience working as an Addiction/Mental Health Therapist serving populations which includes; adult men/women, adolescents, dual diagnosis and correctional populations. Lisa has training and experience with counseling sexual assault survivors, Gender-Responsive Treatment, trauma, domestic violence, Anger Management, Cognitive Intervention (CGIP), Motivational Interviewing (MI)\, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and families dealing with addiction, gambling addiction and crisis intervention.

Seiko is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adolescents and young adults navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. With experience supporting diverse families and a multicultural perspective shaped by her upbringing in Japan, she honors each client’s unique story. She offers a warm, collaborative space to set meaningful goals and build lasting emotional wellbeing.

I use a client-centered approach that integrates evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. My work is grounded in collaboration, respect, and an understanding that each client’s experiences and goals are unique. I have experience supporting individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, ADHD, and challenges related to self-worth. In our work together, we will identify your strengths, explore patterns that may be holding you back, and develop practical strategies tailored to your specific needs. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I partner with clients to create an individualized treatment plan that supports meaningful growth and lasting change. My goal is to help you build insight, resilience, and skills that you can continue to use beyond our sessions. Many clients leave therapy feeling more confident, empowered, and equipped with tools they can apply in everyday life.