Justin Piper, MA, LCPC
In my 15 years of working in the helping profession, I have found that building a strong relationship is essential to the healing process. Upon graduating from SIUE in 2001, I began my career working in residential care for individuals with Autism. It was during this time that I learned the value of compassion and understanding, and I carry that into my current work as a mental health clinician. I believe that it is important for me to know your story and your goals for therapy. Counseling is a collaboration between you and me. You are the expert on yourself, and I am your guide through the process. Success comes from both of us working together.
Since graduating from SIUC with my master's degree in counseling, I have been working as a mental health clinician in Madison County, Illinois. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Illinois.
As a clinician, I work with clients on depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, grief, separation, parenting skills, communication, and family conflict. My experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families provides me with the flexibility to meet the needs of my clients. While my background has a focus on family systems counseling (understanding how relationship patterns impact our behaviors), I also utilize other clinical theories including: CBT (changing intrusive thought patterns and behaviors to impact mood), Solution Focused (breaking a goal down into smaller realistic steps), Person-Centered (unconditional positive regard and client empowerment), Interpersonal Process (utilizing the client/counseling relationship to provide meaningful feedback on behavioral patterns), and Behavioral theory (modifying actions/choices through reinforcement of desired outcomes).
It takes a courageous person to ask for help. I look forward to learning your story and supporting you in the process of achieving the goals that you have set out for yourself. I am available to meet during morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. Let me know what I can do to help you reach the next exciting chapter of your life.