Hello and welcome,

*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* 

I'm Melissa Millinger, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience.  My goal is to provide you with support, knowledge, and empowerment.  


Services are provided for adult individuals, couples, and families. 


If you are ready to begin your journey, use the contact form at the bottom to schedule your intake appointment or to find out more. 

Your journey starts here.

If you've found this space, you are probably seeking help on your life journey. Sometimes we find ourselves needing support along the way.  This is a step towards better days, helpful knowledge and effective skills. We start where you are and begin your healing journey.

What to expect

A safe, non-judgmental space where we work together to identify and address your individual needs and goals, helping you to navigate life's challenges and attain greater peace and fulfillment. 

My Style

I am a solutions and skills based therapist that uses many evidence-based modalities. I offer an informal space, meeting clients where they are in order to connect, create goals and make progress.  

Therapeutic Support Specialties

Perinatal Mental Health

  • Support during pregnancy through 2 years postpartum
  • Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar and Psychosis.  
  • Including support for traumatic birth recovery, bereavement, and fertility challenges. 
  • Certified through Postpartum Support International 


Current statistics state 1 in 5 birthers and 1 in 10 birth supporters experiences challenges during this life transition.  


Grief and Loss

Exploring life's journey and supporting clients after experiencing a loss through connection, exploration, treatment planning, and goal setting. Bereavement counseling can help you find healthy coping skills to navigate life through and after a loss. 


Certified through Resolve Through Sharing 

Neurodivergence

Neuro-affirming clinical support for patients and families. We will work together using strength-based models to develop goals and adaptive skills while validating, supporting, and accepting neurodiversity.  


Inclusive care for: anxiety, ADHD, Autism, PTSD and others diagnosis. 


Consultation and Training Opportunities

 Melssa Millinger LCSW, PMH-C can provide personalized training and consultation opportunities.  Melissa can create a program that is appropriate for your organization, agency, or group.  Areas of specialty include Neurodivergence and Neuro-affirming Practices, Perinatal Mental Health, and Grief and Bereavement.  If you are looking for a licensed mental health professional to help advance your knowledge, application, and resources, please contact me to discuss further.  

Contact Melissa

About Melissa Millinger Counseling

Qualifications

LCSW IL effective 2018

 LIcense #149.020486

Insurance Coverage

IN NETWORK with BCBS, UHC, CAT, and Health Alliance. Private pay accepted. 

Good Faith Estimate are provided as required.  

Accommodations

Accommodations

Flexible options to meet the needs of all patients to ensure you are able to participate and make progress with sessions. 

Contact Melissa by completing this form for more information or to schedule your intake appointment.

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Melissa Millinger Counseling, PLLC.

Providing individual, couples, and family sessions across Illinois

Phone: 309.760.6622 Fax: 309.326.4597 Email: melissamillinger@counselingsecure.com Client portal link: <<www.therapyportal.com/p/melissa61614/<<

Hours

Mon

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Tue

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Wed

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Thu

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Fri

09:00 am – 02:00 pm

Sat

Closed

Sun

Closed

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