Patti Ecker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Bloomington, IL
In-Person
About me
I am a Christian counselor who has a passion for working with people who have experienced trauma or loss.
I have worked as a counselor for 17 years, including in a community mental health center, as a pregnancy counselor, and in a residential addictions treatment program for adults. My overall counseling approach is psychodynamic -- that is, I like to get to the root of the problem. I help clients explore the origins of their issues, then use a variety of evidence-based therapies to help replace negative beliefs with positive beliefs grounded in the truth of who they are in Jesus Christ. I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for the treatment of trauma, and informed in Internal Family Systems therapy. I also work with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, boundaries and other issues.
I earned my Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Lincoln Christian Seminary. Since counseling is a second career for me, I bring a lot of life experience to my work as well. I am a member of the EMDR International Association, as well as the Illinois Counseling Association and the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Professional associations
Education
Lincoln Christian University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$40 - $180Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Binge Eating
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Grief & Loss
- Hoarding
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Mental Health Professionals
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Community specialties
- Trauma Survivors
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Location
Patti Ecker Counseling
1709 Jumer Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704 US
Office is ADA Accessible
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English
Website and social media