Champaign Counseling LLC

05/15/2026

Summer is a wonderful time to start or continue your mental health journey. There are many reasons why we sometimes feel better in the summer, but often our feelings remain the same year round. Start by getting the right kind of support- give us a call today at 217-203-2008 to schedule an appointment!

05/14/2026

Did you know that we offer ADHD assessments for both children and adults? Kära Tanaka has immediate openings for both! Give us a call today to schedule your assessment with Kära!

05/11/2026

Happy Monday and Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!
Here’s a reminder to take pride in increasing your emotional insight in therapy.

05/07/2026

It's and we are spotlighting Emily Beck! Emily has been a therapist for more than 10 years and sees teens and adults! Emily specializes in Anxiety and Trauma, and has immediate openings for summer! Give us a call today to schedule with Emily.

05/05/2026

Just a reminder that mental health is health. Happy Mental Health Awareness Month, everyone!
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05/04/2026

Getting things done can feel impossible if you’re working against yourself. Here are some simple tips to learn your working style and get to know yourself a bit better!
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05/01/2026

https://www.champaigncounseling.com/blog/dangers-of-overparenting-99h3l

Overparenting, sometimes known as helicopter parenting, is a common practice in today’s world. Children are often seen as a direct reflection of their parents, and parents want their children to succeed, which can lead to parents who are overly involved in their children’s successes and failures.

As Erin Graham writes, “The problem is this parenting style can lead to parents constantly monitoring their children, solving problems for their children and protecting them from failures and consequences”

So what do we need to know to help parents and children have healthy, regulated homes? Check out Erin’s blog post at the link below!

Parenting well can feel like trying to hit a moving target. Parental involvement and responsiveness have been linked to child success, yet too much of either can have detrimental effects to children. So how do you know how much involvement and responsiveness is too much?

04/30/2026

It’s everyone! Today we spotlight Kära Tanaka. Kära is an LSW who sees all ages, as well as couples and families. Kära is an incredibly creative therapist who is also trained in EMDR, and can complete ADHD assessments for children and adults.
Give us a call today at 217-203-2008 to schedule with Kära

04/29/2026

Perfectionism stems from the idea that perfection is not only possible, but the only outcome that others will accept.

The problem with this is that perfectionism is actually impossible, and the only person expecting perfection from you in that scenario is yourself.
If you were taught early on that mistakes were unacceptable, your nervous system learned that perfection was the only way to be safe.

Unlearning this takes time. Let us help you!
Give us a call today at 217-203-2008 to schedule your first appointment

04/27/2026

Sometimes Monday mornings can feel like they are looming all day on Sunday. The last thing anyone needs is for Monday to ruin half of the weekend! Here are some tips to help make your Monday better, and set your week up for success.
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04/24/2026

https://www.champaigncounseling.com/blog/non-violent-communication-1

Communication, in its various forms, is essential to any type of relationship, whether it be personal, professional, or even a 5 minute conversation with a store clerk. But what happens when emotions are running high?

As Kye Ewing writes, “Often, when we are having trouble communicating with others, we resort to our worst tendencies and leave interactions feeling frustrated, hurt, and confused.“

So what do we do to avoid these types of frustrating interactions? How can we communicate in a way that feels emotionally safe for everyone involved?

Learn more in Kye’s blog post!