About

Blessings to you:
I am licensed Social Worker in Illinois with 20+ years of professional work experience, with most of those years being in therapeutic situations. My extensive social work experience has allowed me to work with many walks of life, where I have advocated for their best qualities of their life, always. I have much experience working with diverse populations and have the ability to meet people where they are at. I believe my gift of being a minority helps a great deal in this ability. I thrive on positivity and mental wellness, with a clear understanding and vision of one's light. With this gift, I feel I am called to help others live their best lives, and give skills to help keep their light bright. I am a natural promoter of empowerment and hold a great deal of empathy. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, relationship issues, family conflicts, etc. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

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

Therapy Specialties

  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Years in Practice

16 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW 149023198 Verify IL

Practice Locations

1016 S Emerald Ln

Carbondale, IL 62901-2434

Phone Number: (618) 559-6346

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Dr. Abigail R. Bilderback

Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.)

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Ashley Doty

Master of Social Work (MSW)
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Carbondale, IL 62903
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Brandy McDougald

Counselor

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Ahmed Bukhamsin

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Carbondale, IL 62903
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Jennifer A. Applegate

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Carbondale, IL 62901