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Kimi Dust, MS, Ed. LCPC
Kimi's greatest reward as a therapist is helping her clients explore ways to make changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. Kimi believes that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. Kimi provides her clients with that warm, nonjudgmental environment -- a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing them from living the life they want.
Kimi holds a Master's Degree in Counseling and she is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. She has over 22 years of experience working in therapeutic settings, and she has always been genuinely interested in the well-being and uniqueness of everybody around her. Kimi believes that anyone can gain knowledge through their experiences in an optimistic way in warm, supportive, therapeutic environments. When facing challenges and struggles, you do not need to feel alone; it can be very advantageous to have someone by your side who is nonjudgmental, understanding, and compassionate. Taking the opportunity to seek out help is not a sign of weakness; it is an admirable attempt to try to live a more fulfilling life for yourself, and it demonstrates a great deal of strength! Kimi can help you to discover the useful tools that lie within you in order to live with life's troubles, enabling you to have the kind of life you would like to have.
Kimi specializes in motivational interviewing, a goal-directed technique which allows you to explore and discover the possibility of changes within yourself. She has helped achieve constructive changes in their lives while meeting people exactly where they are at in terms of their readiness to change. She uses this approach, combined with empathy and unconditional positive regard to assist you in making changes of various categories.
Jennifer Mosier, MS, LCPC
Jennifer received her Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling from Eastern Illinois University in 2010. She is licensed with the state of Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Her background includes extensive work with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Jennifer has over 10 years of experience working in therapeutic settings as well as in school settings with teens and adolescents. Jennifer enjoys working with individuals and families. She is dedicated to helping them focus on their strengths to achieve their goals. Jennifer is committed to empowering others and providing the highest quality of care to promote growth and happiness. She has extensive knowledge and experience working with those struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, anger, self harm, grief, and many other mental health issues interfering with their lives. She utilizes a variety of therapy approaches to help individuals overcome difficulties in their lives. Jennifer is dedicated and passionate about helping others find a happier, healthier, and more balanced life.
Kerrie Jewell, LCSW,
Kerrie has been practicing as a counselor since 2012. In 2018 she earned a Master of Social Work Degree from Indiana University.and practices as a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois. Kerrie’s background involves treating substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders and mental illnesses as a response to trauma. She believes that everyone has a unique power to heal themselves and is excited to work with individuals to manifest this healing energy in their lives. Using a critical lens to view an individual’s environment and support system is key to encouraging transformation and achieving goals. Kerrie is excited to work with clients in various stages of change to foster a desire to improve their quality of life in a sage, therapeutic environment.
Rebekah Wendling, LCPC, CADC
Becky received her Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling, with a focus in Addiction studies, from Capella University in 2017. She is licensed with the state of Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Becky's background includes extensive work with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, phase of life changes, mood disorders, anger, self-harm, and PTSD. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and older adults. Becky's overall goal in practicing therapy is to "meet the client where they are" in a comfortable setting that is free from judgment and bias. Becky understands how difficult it can be to reach out and ask for help, and how powerless a person can feel in their own life. She strongly believes that every person has the ability to recover and heal, and will be empathetic and encouraging in helping the client to live the life they desire.
“People start to heal the moment they feel heard.”