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Military life comes with unique struggles that can have lasting effects on veterans and their families. The stress of service, war-related trauma, and adjustment coming back to civilian life can all take their toll. Members of the military and their loved ones may develop mental health concerns like PTSD, depression, and anxiety, making life more difficult than it could be.

This is where therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Gardner, the suburbs of Gardner, other nearby places such as Braceville, Braidwood, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Common Issues Military Veterans and Families Face

Here are some of the most prevalent issues facing veterans and military families:

  • Veterans: Combat injuries, addictions to narcotics, alcoholism, difficulties getting reacclimated to the civilian world, mental issues like anxiety and PTSD.
  • Military families: worry and sadness during deployment, concern for the well-being of the military member, financial struggles, a fear of being uprooted, lack of control, mental conditions like depression and anxiety, vicarious trauma.

It’s normal to have difficulty during military service or after exiting the military, and that’s why veteran and military family counseling exists. If you or your family are struggling, we recommend you explore your therapy options.

Seek Veteran/Military Family Counseling Now!

A licensed counselor will work with you and your family to explore and resolve the mental and emotional issues holding you back from enjoying life to its fullest. And Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Gardner, IL Veteran and Military Family Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Erin Matthews
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Our motto is this: We will meet you where you are and take you where you want to be. There is hope. Getting out of bed can feel good again. Our team knows personally how it feels to struggle with anxiety and insecurity. You are not alone.


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Our motto is this: We will meet you where you are and take you where you want to be. There is hope. Getting out of bed can feel good again. Our team knows personally how it feels to struggle with anxiety and insecurity. You are not alone.

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We are a decolonized and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming practice. You are the expert in the room. We will hold space for your trauma. We will hold space for your pronouns. We will hold space for your abilities or disabilities. You will have a home with us.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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In our therapy sessions together, our collaboration will be centered around your unique needs and goals.


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In our therapy sessions together, our collaboration will be centered around your unique needs and goals.

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My goal is to equip clients with the tools and skills they need to navigate life. I operate on the idea that therapy should empower individuals to become self-sufficient and resilient. By fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

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  • Anxious Attachment
  • Attachment Styles
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Breakups
  • Codependency
  • Couples
  • Feeling Stuck
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Infertility
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Balance
  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage
  • Mild Depression
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationship Skills
  • Veterans/Military Families
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T.Jai Rogers
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create a space that will allow you to become the best version of you that You want to be. Being open and honest in our communication, we will work together to address the symptoms that bring you into therapy. Together, we will work for you.


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create a space that will allow you to become the best version of you that You want to be. Being open and honest in our communication, we will work together to address the symptoms that bring you into therapy. Together, we will work for you.

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My approach will be tailored to you specifically. You will get exactly what you need and desire through the utilization of evidenced based techniques. You are the priority in each session and you will feel that every time we meet.

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  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage
  • Men
  • Parenting
  • Personal Growth
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Work Stress
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Arizza D. Salas
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We will discuss maladaptive behaviors, unresolved grief, and trauma, to ensure we can establish appropriate treatment goals. We will also build on strengths that will be pertinent to the therapeutic process and overall growth.


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We will discuss maladaptive behaviors, unresolved grief, and trauma, to ensure we can establish appropriate treatment goals. We will also build on strengths that will be pertinent to the therapeutic process and overall growth.

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As a therapist, I emphasize collaboration and empowerment. I believe in tailoring therapy to your unique needs, fostering resilience, and promoting lasting positive change.

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  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Agoraphobia
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Harm OCD
  • Health Anxiety
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Disorders
  • Pedophilic Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (POCD)
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Ideation
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Susan Close
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Together, we will explore your challenges, empowering you to embrace your strengths and values. I'll guide you towards resilience and deeper connections on your journey of self-discovery and healing.


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Together, we will explore your challenges, empowering you to embrace your strengths and values. I'll guide you towards resilience and deeper connections on your journey of self-discovery and healing.

Something to know about my approach is:

I empower clients, providing tools from the start. For instance, with couples, I use The Gottman Method to strengthen connection & communication, and for those recovering from trauma, I employ EMDR, promoting healing through bilateral stimulation.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Marriage
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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