Melissa Allinger
(She/Her/Hers)
Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Psychotherapist
I currently offer in-person & virtual appointments to collaborate with you, for your best self. It's my goal to break down the stigmas in the world!
I am looking forward to meeting you! I have been practicing for 4 years in various treatment settings, hospitals, emergency, and trauma care. In addition, individuals and families who have experienced divorce, depression, and most mental health disorders. I enjoy working with clients of all ages. I approach treatment from a strengths perspective and trauma-informed, using evidence-based strategies, among others, and will work collaboratively to set goals to meet your individual needs. Clients of all backgrounds and identities are welcome in my practice.
Practice hours (CST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Altered mental status or delirium
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Suicide attempt
- Substance use
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Avoidant Personality
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Drug Use
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Narcissistic Personality
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
- Panic
- Performance Anxiety
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Schizoaffective
- Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Social Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- Neurodivergent people
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Behavior Modification
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Academic Coaching
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Social Skills Training
- Family Systems Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Behavior Therapy
- Anger Management
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Location
Mindful Aspirations Counseling & Consulting, LLC.
Office Building
201 West Springfield Avenuesuite 1008Champaign, IL 61820
Open mapAccommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Getting around
- Elevators
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$60 — $250per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- Health Alliance – Illinois
- Molina – Illinois
- United HealthCare Student Resources – Illinois
- Sliding scale
- Single case agreement
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Illinois
149-029634, Illinois
Certificates
Telehealth
Walden University
I obtained my certification in Telehealth.
Education
Walden University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2022
It is my goal to work to end the stigma that surrounds mental health!