Sunrise Counseling Services

05/07/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
One in five adults experiences a mental illness each year. Early recognition and support can significantly improve outcomes.
Infographics from NAMI.

04/30/2026

Every day is a good day to start caring for your mental health! We currently have availabilities during the day, over the weekends as well as in the evenings. Our counselors' specialties range from depression, anxiety, grief to alcohol use, family and marital dynamics. Learn more about them here: https://www.sunrisecounselingil.com/team

04/27/2026

🌅Meet the Heart behind Sunrise Counseling ☀️

Tommy started Sunrise Counseling in early 2025 with the goal of building a trauma-informed and inclusive space for clients with a team of counselors of diverse backgrounds and expertise. He's been working as a counselor for 9 years.
✨Client focus: children (6-10), preteens, teens and adults
✨Counseling theory: Emotionally-focused therapy and Gottman Method couples therapy
✨Focus: relationships, identity, sexuality, spirituality and self understanding

➡️Read more and grab the few spots he currently has today: https://www.sunrisecounselingil.com/tommy

04/20/2026

Today is the deadline to apply for Sangamon County's Mental Health Commission!
Interested individuals may submit an application by providing a resume, a letter of interest, and any supporting documents, such as letters of recommendation, either online, via email to County@SangamonIL.gov, or in person at the Sangamon County Board Office, 200 S. Ninth St., 2nd floor, Springfield, IL 62701.
Learn more about the Commission here: https://sangamonil.gov/departments/a-c/county-board/mental-health-commission

Sangamon County seeks applicants for Mental Health Board

Following voter approval of the March 2026 referendum, Sangamon County is now accepting applications for individuals interested in serving on the newly established Sangamon County Mental Health Board.

The creation of the board follows more than a year of study and public input. In January 2025, the Sangamon County Board established a Mental Health Commission, as recommended by the Massey Commission, to assess local mental health needs, review how similar boards operate in other communities and provide recommendations.

The Sangamon County Mental Health Board will consist of up to nine members, nominated by County Board Chair Andy Van Meter and approved by the County Board. The board will be responsible for evaluating community needs, establishing funding priorities and overseeing the distribution of resources to local service providers.

The Sangamon County Board is seeking residents with a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds to serve on the board. Individuals with experience in mental health services, health care, education, social services, public safety and finance are encouraged to apply.

Interested individuals may submit an application by providing a resume, a letter of interest, and any supporting documents, such as letters of recommendation, either online, via email to County@SangamonIL.gov, or in person at the Sangamon County Board Office, 200 S. Ninth St., 2nd floor, Springfield, IL 62701. Individuals may also recommend others for consideration through the same process.

Members of the previously established Sangamon County Mental Health Commission will assist in the review process by evaluating applications and helping to identify qualified candidates for consideration by the County Board.

The deadline to apply is April 20 at 5 p.m.

04/17/2026

📣Tommy Thompson, LCPC is now back from vacation and will reply to your inquiries, emails or voicemails in the next couple of days. He's enjoyed a vacation with lot of cat petting and food, and a tea-harvesting and tasting experience!

03/26/2026

While Tommy will be out of the office for two weeks starting March 28, the other three therapists have availabilities! Check out their profiles and schedule a consultation today!
https://www.sunrisecounselingil.com/team

03/18/2026

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03/09/2026

Vote Yes for Mental Health!

According to Sangamon County community survey:
60% of respondents keep mental health concerns to themselves;
41% reported an unmet mental health need in the past three years;
47% do not know about accessibility.

Please vote yes on March 17 to support the establishment of a 708 Mental Health Board in Sangamon County that will bring much needed resources dedicated to mental and behavioral health in our community!
If you’re interested in learning more, please message us and we’ll be happy to share the presentation from the public forum this past weekend.
Special thanks to Massey Commission and Black Lives Matter SPI for hosting an informative session on this topic!

03/05/2026

Please join this Saturday!