About

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.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Ardavis & Associates, LLC

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

16 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YP2500X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Professional

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCPC 180.009996 Verify IL
LCPC 178.009508 Verify IL

Practice Locations

2151 W White Oaks Dr Ste D

Springfield, IL 62704-6410

Phone Number: (217) 779-7496

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