Trauma-Responsive Therapy in Quincy, IL
If you’re looking for therapy in Quincy, IL, our therapists take time to understand what you’re experiencing and what you want from counseling. We offer individually paced care for trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. In addition to in-person sessions at our Quincy office, telehealth is available across Illinois and Missouri.
A designated center for complex trauma, with care for anxiety, depression, grief, and more.
The State of Illinois Complex Trauma Training Institute and a Complex Trauma Training Consortium affiliate.
Sessions at our Quincy office, or by telehealth anywhere in Illinois or Missouri.
Where Would You Like to Start?
For children, teens, and adults who want support with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or something harder to name. Also, you don’t need a diagnosis to reach out.
I'm a Clinician Looking For Training
For therapists, supervisors, and agencies who want trauma training that sharpens clinical reasoning. For example, you can choose from live, virtual, and on-demand courses, many with CE.
Therapy in Quincy, IL for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and Grief
Complex trauma is our specialty. However, it is far from the only thing we treat. Our therapists keep a balanced caseload, so whatever brings you in gets real attention.
Treatment for flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, and a sense of danger that won’t quiet down.
Support for the lasting effects of repeated and ongoing traumatic events, often starting in childhood.
Care for low mood, lost interest, and the heaviness that makes ordinary things harder than they should be.
Help with constant worry, panic attacks, and the avoidance that slowly shrinks your world.
We also work with life transitions, relationship concerns, and children and adolescents.
Trauma-Responsive Care Goes Further Than Trauma-Informed
Trauma-informed care means a provider understands that trauma is common and adjusts their language accordingly. Trauma-responsive care, however, goes a step further. In other words, we actively change what we do in session, including pacing, focus, and method, based on what you need.
As a result, treatment here isn’t decided by a diagnosis or a trauma history alone. Instead, your therapist considers your current concerns, strengths, relationships, and goals, then adjusts as you both learn what helps.
Every therapist at Mindshift Center is trained and supervised within the same trauma-responsive approach. As a result, you can expect care that is consistent, collaborative, and individualized, whichever clinician you work with.
Individually Paced
There’s no fixed session count. Some clients need more time developing stability and coping strategies, while others may be ready to begin deeper work sooner.
Led by clinical reasoning
Instead of applying one method to everyone, treatment decisions come from careful thinking about you.
Evidence-informed
Our therapists draw on approaches such as EMDR, CPT, TF-CBT, and DBT skills when they fit your needs.
How to Start Therapy in Quincy, IL, or by Telehealth
First, tell us a little about what you're looking for. You don't need a diagnosis before reaching out.
Next, a member of our team contacts you to set up your first appointment. If you're not sure which therapist may be a good match, we can help. You can also ask about the cost of care.
Finally, meet with your therapist in person at our Quincy office, or by telehealth from anywhere in Illinois or Missouri.
Mindshift Center
120 South 10th Street
Quincy, IL 62301
Telehealth available across Illinois and Missouri.
Meet Our Quincy, IL Therapists
If you’re comparing options for therapy in Quincy, IL, finding a therapist who feels like the right fit matters. Each clinician brings distinct experience, areas of focus, and therapeutic approaches. However, all share Mindshift Center’s commitment to care that is collaborative, individualized, and responsive to your goals, strengths, preferences, and pace.
Angel Knoverek
PhD, LCPC, ACS
More than 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Anne Vahle
MSEd, LCPC
19 years of experience. Her work with adults integrates EMDR and trauma-focused therapy with attachment-based and strength-based approaches.
Lydia Ahrens
MBA, MA, LPC
More than 25 years of healthcare experience. She uses a practical, strengths-based approach with children, parents, and adults.
Training for Clinicians Who Treat Trauma
Mindshift Center is also a training center. Because our trainers are practicing clinicians, every course connects the research to what happens in the room. In addition, trainings run live, virtually, and on demand, and many offer CE.
Our founder, Dr. Angel Knoverek, serves as Co-Chair of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network’s Complex Trauma and Developmental Trauma Disorder Work Group. She also trains clinicians in SPARCS and Psychological First Aid.
A strengths-based group model for youth ages 12 to 21 who have been exposed to chronic trauma or stress.
The major types of complex trauma, and how common childhood trauma is across communities and systems.
How the drive to find meaning, drawn from Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, can support growth after trauma.
Trauma-Responsive Clinical Practice & Training
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Questions About Therapy in Quincy, IL
Where can I find therapy in Quincy, IL?
Mindshift Center is located at 120 South 10th Street in Quincy, Illinois. We offer in-person sessions there. In addition, telehealth is available for clients anywhere in Illinois or Missouri.
Does Mindshift Center offer telehealth?
Yes. We offer telehealth counseling to clients throughout Illinois and Missouri, in addition to in-person sessions at our Quincy office.
What does Mindshift Center treat?
We provide trauma-responsive counseling for trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, panic, obsessive thinking, grief, and depression. For the full list, see what we treat.
Do I need a diagnosis to start counseling?
No. Many clients reach out simply because something feels off. A diagnosis can be part of the process, but it isn’t required to get started.
How do I know which therapist is right for me?
Each of our therapists has different areas of experience and focus, which you can explore in their individual profiles. If you’re not sure who might be the best fit, that’s okay. Tell us a little about what you’re looking for when you reach out, and we can help you determine which therapist may be a good match.
Questions About Our Approach and Training
Do you only work with trauma?
No. Complex trauma is a core specialty. However, we intentionally keep a balanced caseload that also includes anxiety, panic, grief, and depression.
Do you offer training for clinicians?
Yes. We offer SPARCS training, complex trauma courses, Psychological First Aid, and on-demand CE courses. For clinical insights and upcoming dates, join our clinician email list.
Therapy in Quincy, IL, Paced to You
You don’t have to have it all figured out before you reach out. Instead, start with a free consultation, and we’ll take the next step together.
