Licensed Therapist & Mental Wellness Advocate
You Don’t Have to Navigate Life’s Hardest Moments Alone.
My name is Molly, and I have been providing counseling services for the past decade. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals, groups, families, and couples, helping them navigate life's challenges and work toward improved emotional well-being. My journey into the counseling profession began when I was a teenager and grief unexpectedly entered my life, changing what had previously felt like an easygoing world. Becoming part of a counseling community during that time had a lasting impact on me and inspired my passion for helping others through their own difficult experiences.
I am particularly passionate about working with individuals experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and specific phobias. I also have a special interest in helping clients process trauma and navigate grief, recognizing that many people carry difficult experiences beneath the surface while continuing to put on a brave face. My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood. I want to walk alongside you as you work through uncomfortable experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and find a path toward healing and emotional wellness.
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Grief & Loss Counseling – Supporting individuals navigating bereavement and other significant losses while developing healthy ways to cope.
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Individual Counseling – Offering personalized support for emotional challenges, mental health concerns, and personal growth.
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Couples Counseling – Helping couples improve communication, navigate challenges, and strengthen their relationships.
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Family Counseling – Supporting families as they work through difficult experiences, improve communication, and build healthier relationships.
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Group Counseling – Facilitating supportive group experiences that encourage connection, shared understanding, and healthy coping.
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Stress Management & Coping Skills – Helping clients manage overwhelming emotions, navigate life transitions, and develop practical coping strategies.
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Emotional Wellness & Personal Growth – Helping individuals build resilience, increase self-awareness, and improve overall emotional well-being.
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Anxiety Disorders – Helping clients manage excessive worry, anxious thoughts, and symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – Supporting individuals navigating obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and related distress.
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Panic Disorder – Helping clients understand and manage panic attacks and develop effective coping strategies.
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Specific Phobias – Helping individuals address intense fears that interfere with daily activities and quality of life.
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Trauma & Trauma Recovery – Providing compassionate support to help individuals process difficult experiences and work toward healing.
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Grief & Loss Counseling – Supporting individuals navigating bereavement and other significant losses while developing healthy ways to cope.
Professional Background
Work Experience:
Education:
University of Illinois at Springfield , Springfield, IL
Master of Arts - Human
Development Counseling,
University of Illinois at Springfield,
Springfield, IL
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
Completed coursework towards
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL
Associate in Arts - Psychology
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