LCPC
Dr. Julie Smirl
Some people come into your life as blessings. Some come into your life as lessons – Mother Teresa
Biography
I feel privileged and humbled being a part of the therapeutic alliance when working with individuals, couples, and families who are willing to share their most difficult issues affecting their lives. Many blessings and life’s lessons are learned through the disclosure of challenges and personal problems in a professional counseling environment. My focus in therapy is a cooperative problem solving partnership. This can assist with moving individuals through a healing process that promotes positive health and well-being.
I have an extensive background in the counseling field, working with many diverse populations. I provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy sessions. In my life’s journey, I was part of the military family for twenty years. This experience provided me with an understanding of the strengths and stressors related to this lifestyle, including the repercussions related to PTSD symptoms. Other areas of expertise include: working with trauma survivors, mood disorders including anxiety and depression, stress management, working with people with disabilities, grief counseling, older adults and caregiver related stress, career counseling, and assessment.
I am currently accepting new patients. Call (618) 314-4894 to make an appointment today.
Other Team Members
MAMH, MDiv, LCPC
John Frisbie
I believe I was called to help people find freedom and healing to live free. I don’t want my clients, my staff, or my colleagues to focus on me, I am one servant of others among many.
MAPC, LCPC
Lori McAllister
Sometimes it's not getting out of the rain but embracing it and learning our to enjoy the changes and manage the consequences. We all have times in our lives when we could use someone to listen and not judge.
MA, LCPC
Rick Fagan
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, ages 13-adult. I specialize in anxiety and depression-related struggles, behavior management in teens, and with those experiencing relationship distress.
LCPC
Dr. Julie Smirl
I feel privileged and humbled being a part of the therapeutic alliance when working with individuals, couples, and families who are willing to share their most difficult issues affecting their lives.
LCPC
Shelby Reece
Biography I have provided group, individual, and family therapy for a diverse population in a variety of age ranges. My main passions are nested in anxiety, depression, and trauma, with an emphasis on perinatal mental health. My goal is to meet you where you are — not to judge where you have been. Reaching out...
MS, LPC, NCC
Michele R. Tennyson
Life’s challenges can sometimes seem overwhelming. As a result, we can find ourselves doubting our resiliency and feeling unable to cope. Know that you are not alone and that reaching out for help is a sign of strength. My goal is to provide a safe and collaborative environment where, together, we can find solutions, learn...