Online Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Vandalia, Illinois IL
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Lora Proia/ Centered Village LLC Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LPC
Offer confidential, HIPPA compliant teletherapy days, evenings, and some weekends.
16 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL
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Avena Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP
At Avena Psychological Services, all of our therapy services are conducted virtually for safety and ease of access. Therapy sessions are conducted over a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform which provides access to our qualified therapists from the comfort of your home, making it easier to fit sessions into your busy schedule. Our virtual services eliminate travel time, reduce the stigma associated with seeking help, and opens up a wider range of specialists to choose from. Whether you are navigating everyday stress or tackling deeper issues, online therapy offers a safe, confidential space to work through your challenges with expert guidance tailored to your needs.
11 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL (Online Only)
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Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
Taking the first step toward change can feel daunting—but the right support can make it genuinely transformative.
25 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL (Online Only)
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Emem Itiat
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Navigating life's setbacks, challenges, and adversities can absolutely take a toll on our wellbeing and ability to function, which is why it is important to know that you do not have to work through these concerns alone. As a helper, I am passionate about creating a safe and trusting environment for my clients in order to foster vulnerability, transparency, and autonomy as we navigate the therapeutic process.
16 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL (Online Only)
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Faye Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
We'll meet where you can be most comofortable!
4 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL
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Candace Plattor
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Adler University
Candace Plattor, M.A., is an Addictions Therapist specializing in working with families and loved ones of people struggling with addiction.
35 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL (Online Only)
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Polaris Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Welcome to Polaris Counseling! We are a group practice consisting of licensed counselors and social workers. Our mission is to provide high quality counseling services to individuals, couples and families in a professional, non-judgmental, supportive and friendly environment at an affordable cost to you.
Incorporated in 2005, Polaris started out as a consulting agency specializing in helping parents secure federal and state funding for their children struggling with severe mental health issues and developmental disabilities. The necessity for a more holistic approach to our services soon became evident and we began to provide ongoing counseling support to our clients to supplement our consulting and advocacy services. By the beginning of 2006, the demand for our counseling services increased dramatically and we slowly phased out our consulting services and became solely a counseling-based practice.
Since then, we have helped thousands of clients reach their treatment goals! We strive to make every client feel welcome, respected and safe while in treatment with us and give one hundred and ten percent of our energy in helping you navigate your way through treatment successfully. Our compassionate, hardworking approach to counseling has become our trademark.
21 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL
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Orli Firestein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I offer teletherapy via a secure online platform that can be accessed from your phone, computer, or tablet, from the comfort of your home or office. Specialties include: navigating and embracing neurodivergence, anxiety management, complex family dynamics, and intergenerational trauma. I encourage you to take the first step by reaching out so that we can uncover the root cause of your suffering before figuring out ways to make life more manageable while remaining authentic to your values and needs. I look forward to joining you on your path towards healing and self-discovery!
11 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL (Online Only)
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Dr. Rue PLLC
Psychologist, Psy.D.
In my online therapy practice, I prioritize your privacy and security by using a HIPAA-compliant platform, ensuring that all our conversations remain confidential. This digital approach allows me to offer you the flexibility and convenience of accessing support from wherever you are, tailored to fit into your lifestyle. My focus is on creating a safe, accessible space for you to explore and work through your challenges.
15 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL (Online Only)
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Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
I became a psychoanalytical therapist because I believe in the transformative power of self-awareness and understanding. The profound impact of exploring the depths of the unconscious mind and uncovering the roots of one's thoughts and behaviors can lead to lasting change and emotional well-being. I chose psychoanalysis as my therapeutic approach because it provides a unique framework for delving into the complexities of the human psyche, offering individuals a profound opportunity for self-discovery and healing.
Psychoanalysis, with its emphasis on the unconscious mind, allows me to work with patients in a way that goes beyond surface-level symptoms, addressing the underlying causes of emotional struggles. I am passionate about providing a space where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and past experiences in a deep and meaningful way, fostering insight and facilitating personal growth.
5 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL (Online Only)
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Nancy Hayes-Gary, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, MD , Psy.D.
I offer 30+ years as a trauma specialist as well as a generalist. I work with trauma of all kinds, including childhood abuse and neglect, dissociation, PTSD, depression and anxiety problems, traumatic divorce, loss/death of a loved one, or chronic illness. I also have a subspecialty in treatment of teens and young adults. I am also qualified at the advanced levels of two types of hypnosis. I’m a virtual, out of network therapist.
33 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL (Online Only)
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Allyson Stephens
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
If you are at home, at work, or in the car I like to meet where you are. I offer therapy sessions online through Zoom. If you decide to start meeting with me you have to reside in the state of Illinois.
8 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL (Online Only)
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Dr. Amanda Roberts
Psychologist, PhD Clinical Psychology, Masters in Marriage Family Therapy
Dr. Amanda Roberts has close to 40 years of experience in the mental health field and 27 years of deep immersion and expertise in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, EMDR. She is also trained in hypnosis and a variety of mind-body modalities. She has a growing interest in the neurobiological basis of effective psychotherapies and, in particular, neuroplasticity.
She studied Psychology at Harvard University, earned a Bachelors in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations from the University of California Berkeley, has a Master’s degree in Marriage Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco and earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CIIS. At CIIS the curriculum marries eastern philosophy and religion with traditional western empirical psychological training. Her dissertation was a quality of life study on the use of laughter and humor in the treatment of cancer survivors.
Her specialty is working with the psychological ramifications of medical issues, a branch of psychology known as Behavioral Medicine or Health Psychology. She has successfully worked with treatment resistant medically unexplained symptoms as well as chronic migraines, pain, cardiac, auto-immune, eating disorders and cancer. An additional specialty is in the treatment of recent traumatic/adverse events with ongoing traumatic stress. Dr. Roberts also provides clinical consultation to other EMDR clinicians individually and in groups remotely via Zoom.
Dr Roberts is an EMDR International Association Approved Consultant and has been a Trauma Recovery Humanitarian Assistance Programs approved consultant, an EMDR trainer in early intervention and former leader of the Western Massachusetts Trauma Recovery Network, a community disaster response program. She has conducted R-TEP G-TEP trainings around the US for trauma clinicians and has been instrumental in setting up the Trauma Response Network in Britain formed in 2017 in response to terrorism and mass casualty events. She advised them on logistical and clinical issues. Dr. Roberts has an enduring and lifelong passion for global and international humanitarian issues.
She completed three pre-doctoral internships at Stanford’s Drug and Alcohol Clinic, Stanford’s Counseling and Psychological Services and San Mateo County Mental Health Services and two post-doctoral internships.One in a national employee assistance program and another at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Center Medical school, ranked among the top ten medical schools in the United States. She worked in the Behavioral Medicine Clinic at the University of Massachusetts with rotations throughout cardiac and oncology, pain and bariatric surgery services. She has served on a mobile psychiatric crisis unit, in a full-service hospital emergency room, community mental health clinics and outreach, inpatient, general outpatient and two pain clinics.
She has provided trainings/workshops nationally and internationally on a variety of mental health topics and was on the United Nations working team of EMDR therapists acting to introduce EMDR Therapy as a modality to be used in humanitarian programs around the world. More recently, as an EMDR ambassador, she facilitated, an engagement with the World Bank in the Philippines and has been involved in various leadership capacities. She launched a global initiative in 2018 called PRISE, a curriculum designed for paraprofessionals to deliver resliency training in resource poor areas of the world. https://www.prisehealth.org/
She is a consummate researcher and launched the world’s first EMDR clinical trial looking at the efficacy of the EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol, GTEP with an oncology population. This protocol also has applicability to other medical/psychological populations. She holds herself to the highest standards of excellence and expects the same from others.
41 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL (Online Only)
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Christine Sparacino
Psychologist, PsyD
I provide online therapy through video conferencing on a HIPAA compliant program, allowing the most privacy. With virtual therapy, individuals can access appointments more easily, with greater flexibility in their schedule.
23 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL (Online Only)
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Sarah Eisenhauer Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCPC, LPC, AADC
I'm an experienced therapist who is very passionate about working with women who are ready for something deeper than coping strategies — women who are willing to examine themselves honestly and are committed to meaningful, lasting change.
This work often focuses on life transitions, anxiety, identity evolution (self discovery and uncovering true self), enduring relationship patterns and trauma from invalidating relationships (complex or developmental trauma), and the deeper dynamics that shape fulfillment. Often, this manifests as persistent anxiety, restlessness, irritability, loneliness, or a subtle but steady feeling that something is missing- that life should feel more meaningful than it does.
I offer a warm, authentic, collaborative, and attuned space where you don’t have to hold it all together. In our work, we slow down to explore early relational templates, unconscious beliefs, and protective strategies that once served you but may now limit intimacy and growth.
In addition to talk therapy, I also offer ketamine assisted therapy Integration as appropriate, which may be a useful adjunct to deep, transformational work.
17 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL
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Sarah Farris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
I offer online, evidence-based therapy for adults located in Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida. Conditions treated include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) & related disorders, such as anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, illness anxiety, and body-focused repetitive behaviors, or BFRBs - hair pulling/trichotillomania and skin picking/excoriation. I also work with athletes experiencing performance anxiety or coping with pressure in their sport. Sessions begin with a discussion of symptoms and a brief history, goal setting, and working together to develop strategies to make improvements important to you, emphasizing your values and goals to guide the process.
14 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL
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Mindful Healing Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD
Our online counseling services make it easy for you to access care from wherever you are. It’s safe, private, and fits into your busy schedule. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, or relationship issues, our therapists are here to support you. We focus on being a warm, affirming and inclusive practice. We meet you where you are—emotionally and physically—to help you find balance and well-being.
16 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL (Online Only)
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Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
Online therapy doesn’t have to feel distant or impersonal. In fact, my clients often tell me our virtual sessions feel just as warm, authentic, and deeply connected as if we were sitting in the same room. I specialize in helping healthcare providers, executives, and high-achieving professionals who feel burned out, stuck, or quietly overwhelmed—especially folks who’ve been so busy taking care of everyone else they’ve lost touch with themselves. My approach combines evidence-based behavioral science, genuine empathy, and practical strategies designed specifically for your unique challenges and goals. Whether you’re at home, in your office, or somewhere in between, our work together will help you step out of survival mode, reconnect with your values, and create meaningful, lasting change.
12 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL
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Dr. Olivia Blandford
Psychologist, Ph.D.
The COVID crisis struck near the end of my formal training, which afforded me the opportunity to extensively train in the delivery of quality therapy using virtual technologies. I am proud to have built a practice from the ground up in which I am equally comfortable and effective in person and on video, and I have worked with clients from every corner of the country. Whether you are down the street or hundreds of miles away, trust that you will feel the same warmth, connection, and attention from me over video as you would face-to-face. I use HIPAA-compliant software that prioritizes privacy and convenience, and I dedicate part of my annual continuing education to telehealth-specific skills to ensure I am always giving you my best.
6 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL
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Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
At Cultivate Your Essence, we provide compassionate, culturally responsive virtual therapy for individuals, couples, and families throughout Illinois and Georgia. Our therapists understand the unique experiences, stressors, and strengths that shape the lives of Black women, professionals, and marginalized communities. Through secure telehealth services, we create a safe and accessible space where clients can heal, grow, and become the healthiest version of themselves from the comfort of their own environment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Vandalia, IL (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Vandalia, Illinois Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Vandalia, Illinois average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (91%), Depression (74%), and Stress (67%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 67% | Stress |
| 59% | Self Esteem |
| 56% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Women's Issues |
| 47% | Loss or Grief |