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Having experienced personal trauma myself, I approach healing with genuine empathy and understanding, creating a safe, compassiona...
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Having experienced personal trauma myself, I approach healing with genuine empathy and understanding, creating a safe, compassionate space for growth and connection.
I’m a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 16 years of experience in healthcare. I’m passionate about supporting individuals and families as they navigate mental health challenges, trauma, and life transitions. I work with adults balancing family and work demands while managing anxiety, depression, or past experiences. My goal is to help each person strengthen their sense of connection, well-being, and self-awareness through compassionate, personalized care.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Maryville University. My approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a trauma-informed perspective. I incorporate cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and holistic techniques to meet the unique needs of each client and foster a safe space for growth and healing.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, but it’s also an empowering act of courage and self-care. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone, and together we can work toward balance, healing, and renewed hope. I invite you to take the next step toward the care and connection you deserve.
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As a working mom, I understand the issue of work-life balance coupled with learning how to regulate and manage your emotions....
As a working mom, I understand the issue of work-life balance coupled with learning how to regulate and manage your emotions.
Emily Heming is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 3 years of experience in the mental health field and 6 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She is passionate about helping adolescents and adults feel empowered and validated. Emily offers counseling to individuals, couples, and families dealing with a wide range of issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, anger, trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. Her goal is to create a secure, welcoming environment to discuss and reflect on all areas of life.
Emily received her Master of Social Work from Northern Arizona University. She uses a variety of approaches including dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally focused therapy, positive psychology, and family systems. After learning in the first session what led a client to her, she will tailor a plan of care to fit their needs.
With a warm cup of tea in hand, Emily promises to remain attentive, respectful, and constructive as you collaborate on your goals. Coping skills, communication style, and emotional response are all up for reflection. Schedule a session with her today!
As an individual who has experienced personal trauma, depression, and anxiety, I have an authentic understanding of how the impact...
As an individual who has experienced personal trauma, depression, and anxiety, I have an authentic understanding of how the impact of life circumstances and navigating a new sense of self can be challenging.
Hello! My name is Lorin Dunston. I currently hold my LCSW and CADC, and I'm in the process of finishing my PhD. I typically work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD, grief, bipolar disorder, and more. I enjoy helping individuals find a new sense of self, love themselves fully, discover new coping skills, and navigate postpartum challenges.
I enjoy working in an informal setting — think of our sessions as talking to your best friend who can never tell your secrets. We'll use modalities like CBT, DBT, grief therapy, and interpersonal therapy. I like to first focus on getting comfortable with each other, creating goals, identifying what may be hard to discuss, and moving forward with growth.
I look forward to working with each and every one of you. I prefer working with ages 10 and above, but I'm always open to a new challenge. Feel free to schedule with me and let's work things out together!
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I mainly use cognitive behavioral therapy because when you adjust your thinking and make changes in your routines, you can start to make positive life changes.
With depression, it is important to first acknowledge the pain and burden people are facing when depressed. Then, step by step, we work on identifying feelings and issues, adding coping skills, like deep breathing, positive self-talk, and small, measurable steps to address problems and improve the quality of the client's daily life.
I know a client is making meaningful progress when they are able to laugh or smile about something during sessions, start making plans again, and/or consider new goals.
There are countless phone and computer apps available now to help clients, such as Smiling Mind (free) or Breethe, Balance, and more. There are also mini videos available on YouTube for deep breathing, meditations, and guided imagery.
To prepare for your first session, you don't have to do much other than make your appointment and attend your session, as this is a huge first step that may take a great deal of time and energy. Little steps will get you closer to your bigger goals and improve your daily life.
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Champaign, IL will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Champaign, IL is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Depression counseling at Thriveworks in Champaign, IL could be the first step toward feeling better and ultimately overcoming your depression. Mental health providers at Thriveworks specialize in recognizing the symptoms of depression, and they can help you initiate a treatment plan that may include psychotherapy and/or antidepressant medication. Reach out today for help.
Depression symptoms include:
Whether you’re experiencing these symptoms, or you notice them in someone you love, the top-rated skills of an exceptional depression counselor at Thriveworks in Champaign, IL can help lift you out of your sadness rut with targeted therapy and support.
Depression can be caused by chemical changes in your brain, or external life events, or something else. Depression isn’t one-size-fits-all, which is why specialized depression counselors and psychiatrists at Thriveworks first take a full assessment of their clients to determine what kind of depression they may be experiencing. Labeling depression as one of the following can be a useful clinical tool when developing a treatment plan:
Treatment plans can vary widely depending on diagnoses. For instance, someone with PMDD might be treated with oral contraceptives rather than antidepressants. And someone with situational depression may just need short-term psychotherapy, not a psychiatrist with a prescription pad, in order to talk through their feelings of grief.
At Thriveworks, our depression counselors know that depression is serious, but they also know that it’s highly treatable with the right clinical tools like psychotherapy and medication. Many people who suffer from one episode of depression will develop symptoms again in the future, so it’s usually wise to be proactive about your disorder and talk to a depression counselor who can help prevent future episodes, even if you’re not currently in crisis.
Clients who enroll with Thriveworks get the benefit of quick appointments (usually within the week of scheduling) and evening and weekend session options Thriveworks clients in Champaign, IL can also opt for online instead of in-person sessions if the former are more convenient. Plus, we accept most major insurance.
Call our office today to get matched to your superior depression counselor and start therapy as soon as tomorrow.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Champaign is at the corner of Church Street and S Randolph Street. Our office is across from West Side Park and near Hickory Point Band & Trust. We share a building with the Virginia Theatre.
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