Mental Health Professionals Welcomes You
Have a particular life obstacle you’re trying to overcome? Sometimes, seeking help from a certified expert is the best way to put things into perspective. As a committed, professional Mental Health Service Provider in the Belleville area, your well-being and mental strength is our number one priority. We are happy to guide you through all of life’s challenges with the attention and care you deserve.
Our Clinicians
Get to Know Us
Lori Lehr-Knapp
MS, LCPC, SEP
Ages 12 and Older
Ruth Sponsler
MSED, MA, LCPC
Ages 18 and older
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Lynn Underwood
MA, LCPC
Ages 12 and Older
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John Ritcheson
MA, LCPC
Ages 12 and Older
I provide therapy/counseling services for individuals age 12 and older, couples, and families. I have over 8 years of experience providing clinical services to both adults and adolescents in residential, inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings. I have experience treating eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, interpersonal/relationship issues, existential concerns/life transitions, as well as other concerns/issues.
My theoretical orientation is eclectic/integrative with a client-centered base. I strive to provide a safe space of warmth and acceptance to facilitate positive growth in collaboration with individual’s goals, vision, and needs in mind.
I work to provide individuals a space to process their concerns, utilizing their strengths and values while offering an informed guided support to help individuals navigate the complexities and challenges of life in a more satisfying and desired way.
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Jennifer Schenck
Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner MSN, PMHNP, RNC
Adults 18-65 years old.
I have been practicing in mental health since 1997. I started my career first as a behavioral health registered nurse in my civilian life and I continued that in the Army until I became a Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner in 2008 through the Army’s Long Term Health Education Program. All my experience as an NP has been on active duty working with various adult populations.
I recently retired from the Army after proudly serving for almost 22 years. My family and I are new to the area. I am looking to start my practice with a patient population that I truly love. My main focus is psychiatric medication management with a medical spin. I think it is important to address the whole person and their history when making choices for care. We will work together to come up with a healthcare plan that works for everyone involved.
Please call to schedule an appointment at (618) 688-2459.
ACCEPTING MOST MAJOR INSURANCE COMPANIES
(EXCLUDING MEDICARE/MEDICAID)
Janet L. Wiley
MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Began in this office March 1, 2023. Janet received her Masters in Social Work from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2018 focusing on individual therapy and was licensed in February 2022. Janet has since been certified as a Complex Trauma Clinician. Janet is passionate about working with children and families to assist in overall wellness. Janet has experience with children ages 5-17 and adults of all ages.
Janet’s expertise is working with individuals with complex trauma and a variety of mental health diagnoses including anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, and personality disorders.
Call (618) 744-0113 to be scheduled today!
Jamie M. Benson
MAMFT, M.ED, LMFT, PhD
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Jamie received her Master of Education with an emphasis in ABA therapy. Jamie also received her Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from North Central University. Jamie is a certified Trauma Therapist and specializing in EMDR, CPT, and TF-CBT.
Jamie has worked with all populations and age groups. Jamie loves working, with individuals, children (play therapy), couples, and families. Jamie has experience working with severe mental health, as well as ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.
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For Scheduling, please call
618-277-0006
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Services We Offer
With You Every Step of the Way
Family Therapy
Here For Your Family
Does your family have tension or problems communicating?
We can help you address specific issues that are preventing your family from achieving a functional balance. Our therapists know that all families, nuclear, step, or extended, can benefit from our treatment systems. To schedule an appointment, give us a call.
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medication Management
Jennifer is our prescribing Nurse Practitioner. She accepts most insurance companies, excluding Medicare/Medicaid of any form.
Schedule an appointment today and see what she can do for you.
Individual Therapy
Here For You
If you’re looking for quality Individual Therapy sessions with a certified Mental Health Service Provider that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. we guide our patients every step of the way and implement various methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Schedule an appointment today and see what we can do for you.
Couples Therapy
A Happier, Healthier You
Feeling a bit down lately and nothing seems to lift your spirits? It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. My Couples Therapy sessions help patients develop positive attitudes towards life’s most complex and challenging circumstances. Contact me today and let me help you find the best in yourself.
Play Therapy
Janet Wiley and Jamie Benson offer Play Therapy
Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy that can be effective in helping children through emotional and mental issues. Children often use play to express themselves and navigate the world and play therapy takes advantage of this. Play therapy is primarily used with children. Although, it can also be used with adults. It is typically used with children who are aged between 3 and 12. The primary goal of play therapy is to help children who might struggle with expressing themselves or their emotions to express themselves through play1.
There are two main forms of play therapy used by play therapists: Directive Play Therapy and Non-directive Play Therapy1. Some of the most common techniques used by play therapists across the world include: Using building blocks, Using art, Sand play, Board games, Play with dolls, Puppet play, Tea party play, Card games, Strategy games like chess or checkers, Hide-and-seek and LEGO play.
There are three characteristics that are helpful in guiding the play therapist to identify play themes. They are repetition, intensity, and context. Some of the themes seen in metaphorical constructions in play therapy include the use of elements such as sand, water, paint, puppet shows to represent a life experience, the representation of experiences in the sand tray, and use of video cameras to recreate a story
Benefit from our professional experiences and wide range of psychological services.
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