Ages:​

• Children (4-12)
• Adolescents (13-17)
• Adults (18+)

About Cristen:

Cristen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, passion lies in helping others heal, fostering a positive self-concept, and assisting them in achieving their goals. 

Cristen employs a warm and empowering strengths-based approach, utilizing various creative and tailored techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Play Therapy.

Education:

Christian completed her Master’s in Social Work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2017. Prior to that, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in social work from Olivet Nazarene University.

Experience:

Cristen has worked as a counselor and clinical supervisor, specializing in assisting individuals and families affected by trauma and sexual violence.

Additionally, Cristen has dedicated her expertise to supporting victims of human trafficking, physical abuse, and emotional abuse. She has provided counseling services at a human trafficking safe house and collaborated with the Central IL Human Trafficking Task Force. 

Moreover, Cristen has extended her counseling services to children and adolescents dealing with behavioral struggles, school issues, self-harm/suicidal ideation, and other concerns.

Focus Areas:

• Trauma-Related Disorders
• Child and Adolescent Counseling
• Child Behavioral Disorders
• Sexual Abuse
• Human Trafficking
• Physical Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
• PTSD
• Anxiety
• Crisis Counseling
• Mental Health Professional

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Expressive Arts Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Sand Tray Therapy
• Client-Centered Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Mindfulness and Relaxation Training
• Christian Counseling
• Individual Therapy
• Family Therapy