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Daniel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Professional in Iowa. He has a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Illinois State University and a Masters of Science in Clinical Community Mental Health Counseling from Western Illinois University. Daniel has over 9 years of experience in the mental health field working as an outpatient therapist at a community mental health center, as a Residential Counselor at an inpatient drug and alcohol abuse treatment center for adolescents, and as a foster care therapist.

Types of Services Offered:

• Individual Therapy for Adults (ages 18+)

Specialties: Depressive and anxiety disorders, trauma, mood disorders, and interpersonal/relationship problems utilizing psychoeducation and relationship-centered treatment modalities.

Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, United HealthCare, UMR, Cigna, Aetna, Iowa Total Care, TriCare

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Alyssa is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. She earned a Bachelor of Music Therapy and Spanish from The University of Missouri in Kansas City and a Master of Counselor Education from Western Illinois University. She has 13 years of experience in both private and community mental health centers. She works with addictions, trauma, chronic mental health diagnoses, and co-occurring medical and mental health concerns.  

Alyssa's strength is her ability to tailor coping skills for anxiety, panic, and traumatic memories to fit a client's preferences and learning style. Clients most often report that Alyssa uses her voice, body language, and words in a very empathetic and grounding way in session.

Treatment Orientations

• Approaches include Client Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Mindfulness training, EMDR, and trauma informed interventions.

• Individual Counseling (ages 15 and up)

Specialties:  Anxiety, trauma, depression treatment using the latest neuroscience and mindfulness oriented interventions. 

Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, United HealthCare, UMR, Cigna, Aetna, Health Partners, Iowa Total Care, TriCare

Accepting new clients.

Andy is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa, and is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). He earned his Master of Science degree in Counseling from Western Illinois University Quad Cities and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Iowa. Andy also interned with the Youth Service Bureau of Rock Island County providing outpatient counseling services for adolescents, adults, and families. Andy has worked in Private Practice for the past five years serving a variety of populations. 

Andy's strength is being open, honest, comforting and compassionate. He meets his clients where they are at and works to create an accepting, meaningful and safe environment. Andy works with traumatic memories using EMDR in order to reduce their emotional impact.

"I believe in creating a connection that is accepting, warm, and nonjudgmental using a multi-directional approach. I believe we can build upon our natural ability to adapt, survive, and learn. The journey is not fought alone but with each other. I am flexible, compassionate and work with you to find out how to write the next chapters in your life and support you in your journey."

-Andy Vandercoy

Treatment Orientations

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Mindfulness and psychoeducation

• Individual Counseling (ages 14 and up)

Specialties: ADHD, anxiety, trauma, depression, stress management, grief and loss, motivation and confidence building.

“Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look.”

 -Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, United HealthCare, UMR, Cigna, Aetna, TriCare

Accepting new clients.

Gina is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Iowa. Gina graduated from Western Illinois University with a MSEd in Counseling and she received her BA from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.

Gina has worked as a School Counselor, as a Clinical Coordinator for Catholic Charities, and as a QMHP at Unity Point Trinity Robert Young Center.

Gina loves working with adults and children ages 5 and up, in addition to couples and family therapy. One of Gina’s greatest strengths is her ability to build rapport with her clients that fosters the therapeutic relationship. Gina strives to provide a safe and respectful environment for her clients, enabling a sense of trust to develop and grow during therapy.

Treatment Orientations

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Solution Focused Therapy

• Client Centered

• Mindfulness 

• Growth Mindset

• Family Therapy

• Individual Therapy ages 5 and up

Specialties: Anxiety, stress management, self esteem building, life adjustments, family therapy,  play therapy, ADHD, depression, relationship management

Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, United HealthCare, UMR, Cigna, Aetna, TriCare

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Taylor Adams is a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) working with children (ages 3+), teens, and adults. Taylor creates a safe, welcoming space where clients can feel heard, supported, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives. Taylor believes in meeting each person where they are and tailoring therapy to their unique needs. Taylor is especially passionate about supporting individuals through challenges such as trauma, stress, psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depersonalization, and neurodivergence. Taylor is known for her ability to connect quickly with clients and for using empathy, genuineness, and even humor to build trust and encourage growth. 

Taylor has a  Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Mental Health and Criminology from the University of Northern Iowa. Taylor has extensive experience supporting individuals across the lifespan in a variety of clinical settings, including providing counseling, crisis intervention, and medication management for clients with severe and persistent mental health concerns. In addition, she has volunteered as a crisis counselor with the national crisis chat line, offering immediate support to individuals navigating acute distress.

Treatment Orientations

• Person-Centered Therapy

• Psychoeducation

• Mindfulness

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 

• Dialectical Behavioral Coaching

• Integrative approaches

• Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Ages 3-17)

Specialties: Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, trauma, life adjustments, stress management, relationship distress, self-esteem building, LGBTQ+, self-harm, and crisis.

Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna

Dr. Tiffany Bainter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical/Community Mental Health, both from Western Illinois University. She earned her PhD in Psychology from Northcentral University. Dr. Bainter holds credentials as an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Practitioner (EMDRPT-I) and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Dr. Bainter currently serves as an Associate Professor of Psychology at Western Illinois University in Macomb. In addition to her academic role, she has been practicing as an outpatient therapist since 2008.

Psychometric Testing:

• ADHD (Ages 12+)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (Ages 12+)

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Mood Disorders

• Personality Disorders

• General Psychopathology

Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, United HealthCare, UMR, Cigna, Aetna, TriCare

Accepting new clients for psychoeducational assessments (ages 3 to 21).

**Emily is not currently able to take clients who attend Moline-Coal Valley District Schools**

Emily is a Licensed School Psychologist in Illinois. She attended Augustana College and achieved her bachelors in Psychology and Studio Art, and her Specialist Degree in School Psychology from Western Illinois University. Emily has worked professionally in the school systems since 2020 as a Licensed School Psychologist, and volunteered in various schools for over a decade prior. 

Emily has presented her original research at the Midwestern Psychological Association and IX Intercontinental Psychology Conference in Havana, Cuba. She was the president of the local chapter of Psi Chi, and was awarded the MPA Regional Research award. She specializes in psychoeducational assessment in children ages 3 through 21.

Psychoeducational Testing:

• Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia)

• Cognitive Abilities (IQ, Giftedness)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder in children

• ADHD in children

• Developmental Delays

Emily's services are not covered by insurance. We offer an income-based sliding scale for her services. Contact us to receive an estimate!