Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

SERVING CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND BEYOND

Both in-person and telehealth options are available. An intake specialist will reach out to get you started.

Top Specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Trama & PTSD

Hope is the anchor for the soul. Anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and trauma can feel overwhelming, but healing is possible. Change happens one step at a time. Building healthy relationships with yourself and others is life‑changing and deeply empowering. Learning to navigate everyday conflict with confidence can transform the way you move through the world.

You deserve to feel in control of your health and your healing.
You are capable. You can do this.

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Brenda Sommer

Brenda Sommer, MA, LCPC

Brenda provides therapy for those interested in real change & growth, as recovery is possible. We all search for meaning and long for hope during difficult times. “Hope is the Anchor for the Soul.” Let’s encourage one another in finding that hope.

clinically trained

Therapy & Consulting

clinically trained

Life Coaching & Consulting

Insurance & Payments

Good faithestimate will be provided during registration.Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, Cigna, Optum/United Health care, Aetna, BAS Health, Student Resources Insurance, Medicaid, BCBS Community Health, Private Pay Options.

Additional Resources

GriefShare

www.griefshare.org

 

CelebrateRecovery

www.celebraterecovery.com

 

DivorceCare

www.divorcecare.org

 

McLean County United Way Health Information

https://uwmclean.org/resources

 

Champaign County United Way

https://www.uwayhelps.org/

emergency

Crisis Contacts

Text 988 for confidential, 24/7 mental health crisis support

 

Call 988 for phone-based support.

 

Call 911 if there is an immediate danger to self or others.

 

CARES Hotline (1‑800‑345‑9049) for Illinois mobile crisis response.

 

Chat 988lifeline.org/chat

 

Tip: If you’re in crisis, you can also text “HELPLINE” to 62640 for NAMI Illinois HelpLine support

Hear From Past Clients

I am accepting in-person clients and welcome those who prefer telehealth.
My intake specialist is welcoming and will help you get started.