Grief counselors and therapists in Springfield, IL

My therapy room is a space where you don’t have to explain yourself. You can show up, fully and authentically, without the need to code-switch or justify your experiences. Our sessions are a dedicated time for you to be heard and understood without judgment.

As a first-generation Mexican-American therapist and clinical social worker, I believe that the identities I hold as well as my professional and community-oriented experiences have influenced the way I approach therapy. I have seen firsthand how our emotional wellbeing is greatly influenced by the relationships, culture, communities, and larger systems that surround us. Throughout my clinical practice, I've had the honor of working with clients from diverse racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, particularly those that identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+, in a variety of settings, including nonprofit, inpatient, and a university counseling center.

My experience spans across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating the complexities of life transitions, generational family patterns, estranged or strained relationships, chronic stress/burnout, and trauma. I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults who are navigating first and second-generation experiences, identity development, family and cultural expectations, relational and intergenerational wounds, life transitions, and anxiety/OCD. I also work well with college students seeking support around adjustment-related concerns, interpersonal issues, identity exploration, self-esteem concerns, perfectionism, and uncertainty about the post-grad transition.

Cameron works to empower clients as they move towards their goals of their healing journeys. She values care, and trust within the therapeutic process to create a safe space for clients to foster growth with intentionality. Cameron's support is backed by ove 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and parents, families.

Cameron specializes in integrating relational, play-based, somatic, narrative, feminist, and values based work. She is committed to inclusive, culturally responsive care and her collaborative approach centers mutuality, creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.

Education: Masters of Science in Counseling

Number of years practicing: 6 years

Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Relationship Conflict, Grief, Crisis, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, and Career Counseling.

I’m Emily, a licensed psychotherapist and Clinical Social Worker with a specialization in healthcare from Aurora University. I have extensive experience across various levels of care—including inpatient psychiatric settings, residential treatment, PHP/IOP, and community mental health—I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals facing co-occurring disorders, addiction, eating disorders, and trauma.

Through my work with complex cases, I have observed that many challenges are deeply rooted in trauma and systemic issues.