About Mindy
Since 1996, I have been providing direct care to children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of clinical settings. I am an Art Therapist, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri, and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. My professional background includes individual, group, and family therapy; inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment; residential care; dual diagnosis and substance use treatment; respite care; case management; and client advocacy. In addition to clinical work, I bring experience in mentoring, consultation, marketing, and community outreach, allowing me to approach care with both clinical depth and systems-level awareness.
I approach our work together from a healing-centered, integrative perspective, thoughtfully weaving experiential and expressive approaches with psychodynamic theory, attachment and object relations, strengths-based practice, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, CBT and Mindfulness. This integrative framework allows therapy to be both grounded and flexible, honoring each client’s unique history, nervous system, and capacity for growth.
The diversity of my experiences has shaped me into a seasoned and skilled professional, offering depth of wisdom, an informed clinical perspective, and a creative, attuned approach to the therapeutic process.
Outside of my clinical work, I find both joy and frustration in gardening, enjoy spending time exploring nature, cooking, and painting. I value humor and laughter and I hold a strong interest in neuroscience and its connection to emotional healing. I am deeply passionate about mental wellness and feel honored to support clients as they move through their healing journey with compassion, curiosity, and care.
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BA Degree in Psychology from Brescia University
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Minor in Women's Studies from Brescia University
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MA Degree in Art Therapy Counseling from SIUE
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LPC Missouri
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LCPC Illinois
Professional Endorsements
"I highly recommend Mindy as an absolute top-notch therapist. I have referred many clients to Mindy overtime and the feedback I get is nothing but positive. Her work and EMDR and trauma is outstanding.Mindy is warm, caring and compassionate and develops rapport which is essential to the therapy process. You can’t go wrong with Mindy!"
"Mindy's many strengths include her skills in the chair as well as with practice management. I would describe her as approachable and down-to-earth while being the kind of honest that leads to reflection, growth, and change."
"Mindy is one of the kindest, most empathetic, and dedicated therapist you will ever meet. 10 out of 5 stars if I could"
"Mindy is a wonderful counselor who has been so instrumental in me navigating all of the challenges and opportunities in my life. She is supportive but is also great at diving deep and helping you challenge your thoughts, particularly from a very informed and educated lens. If you want a counselor who is knowledgeable and balanced; encouraging yet will help you hold yourself accountable, Mindy will be perfect for you. She has recommended other awesome resources (books, leading professionals, etc) that have enriched the work we are doing in her office as well. I can’t say enough about her!"
