06/08/2025
Welcome! ❤️ Our new address is 2020 Broadway Suite A, Mt Vernon, Illinois. (618) 634-7753.
www.aspirepcs.org
Our office is open by appointment only.
Meet out team:
Alice Badger LCPC meets with clients after 5:30pm M, W, Th, F in person and online through telehealth. Alice has been a counselor since 1995 and is a voice of wisdom and support for her clients who often comment on how easy it is to open up and talk to her. She is excellent with preteens, teens, and adults. Alice loves helping teens and their caregivers connect in an authentic way and improve the parent/teen relationship. She also enjoys helping young adults and adults in midlife navigate the changes that commonly occur during these stages in life. She sees couples on a limited basis depending on their needs, and primarily for communication skills and relationship enrichment. She offers Christian counseling as well upon request.
Veronica Chavelier LPC has been a counsleor since 2007 and she enjoys working with children and adults regarding such issues as stress management, relationship problems, communication skills, managing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Veronica offers Christian counseling as well to clients that request this service, she has experience as a minister and as a missionary and enjoys utilizing her knowlege and faith to help those who are open to this type of counsel. All religious experiences are welcome and Veronica enjoys and celebrates diverse clients from all backgrounds including the LGBTQ+ community. Veronica currently has immediate availability via telehealth by video or telephone. She focuses on helping clients develop new skills and providing a safe place to talk about challenges in life. Veronicas clients say that she is an excellent listener and a calm non judgemental counselor. She is fluent in English and Spanish, and is proficient in both languages in a therapeutic role. Veronica currently sees clients through Teletherapy, children must be developmentally capable of participating in online appointments. She also loves helping parents understand their children’s challenges and diagnosis and how to best parent children with special needs. She provides parenting coaching as well as family therapy.
Michaela Harrison, LCPC has been a counselor since 2017. Michaela sees clients in person in Mt Vernon on Tuesday and Thursday and online via telehealth. Michaela’s primary clientele are teenagers and adults going through transitional periods in their life. Her special interests include, but are not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, college/career counseling, and women’s health. Michaela’s primary technique is person centered solutions focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Michaela is an ally to LGBTQIA+ community and provides a safe space for all individuals. Michaela is currently launching her own Private Practice in Fairfield IL and more information can be found at her website enlightencounselingandwellness.com
Currently, Amber Phelps Schweda is not accepting new clients and is the acting Owner and Administrator of the group. For questions regarding scheduling with one of our clinicians, insurance, session rates, or billing concerns please reach out to amberschweda@aspirepcs.org
https://www.aspirepcs.
Aspire is a beacon of hope to those that are hurting. We are a compassionate and caring team of service providers from various specialties focused on encouraging and supporting healing and optimal health for our clients in a comprehensive manner. Aspire utilizes our individual talents and passion to...
