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"At The Intersection Of Christ And Life"
Harold L. Hauser M.A., M.Div., L.C.P.C., L.M.F.T. SCCC Director
In my decades of counseling I have noticed on numerous occasions that life can be extremely frustrating, confusing and depressing. The teen years are a real challenge with family and peer related problems and young adulthood offers very
little relief with leaving home and adjusting to a new life style.
Then marriage follows and the problems continue to pop up unexpectedly. In addition to these issues there are concerns about job loss, health problems, addictions and a host of other situations and conditions that are just overwhelming. Many of us just feel overwhelmed, emotionally/spiritually bankrupt and STUCK. In an attempt to free ourself from the pain, we try all the tricks possible. Often the tricks don’t work. We are STUCK, STUCK AND STUCK. Many people think that only crazy people seek counseling, but that is not true, most of us are just unable to move forward.
My past experiences are an accumulation of growing up as a delinquent child, raised by dysfunctional parents, hating school and dropping out in the ninth grade. I joined the U.S. Navy as an 8th grade graduate and while serving 8 years in the Armed Forces I grew older, wiser and received my G.E.D. I was married for 28 years, raised four children, who on occasion drove me crazy (I am sure they felt the same about me.) In my young adult life I received a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, and a Masters in Counseling at the University of Northern Iowa. I received a 2nd Master’s Degree in Divinity from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard, IL. For 15 years I was a Deputy and Chief Juvenile Probation Officer in the 6th Judicial District of Iowa (Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area.) The fact that I was a good juvenile delinquent is probably why I became a Juvenile Probation Officer. The fact that I struggled in school is probably the reason I wrote my master’s thesis on “Learning Disabilities and Their Contribution to Delinquency.” I have been a contracted therapist for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and was an Adoption Specialist in Illinois, involved in about 400 cases.
I am licensed in the State of Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am also an Ordained Minister with a main line church. I started the Southside Christian Counseling Center in 1986 and since then we have experienced tremendous growth. We have been blessed to have offered help to about 13,000 individuals and families during that period.
I (we) would love to have the opportunity to meet you either as a new friend or a client. If you think we can help, please call.
Elizabeth Kelley-Rhodes M.A. L.P.C. N.C.C.
Elizabeth is a graduate of Roosevelt University in Chicago where she received her Masters in Mental Health counseling.
Her experience includes counseling with individuals, couples, pre-marital couples, marital and family counseling. Elizabeth provides counseling for a wide array of issues including, but not limited, to depression, society/panic disorder, difficulties
with interpersonal relationships as well as life transitions and adjustments. She also has previous experience working with children having developmental and physical disabilities.
Carla Porter-White L.P.C.
Carla received her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Illinois. She is a licensed professional counselor and her practice focus is women, teenage girls, couples, and children. Carla values the importance of building the therapeutic relationship with her clients and concentrates on helping them to feel heard and accepted when they start counseling. With active listening, she assists clients to better understand themselves and helps them to identify and manifest change in their lives. As a Christian, she humbly recognizes the influence that GOD has and encourages the client to enlist HIS help through prayer and relevant scriptures.
Carla is a married mother of 3 girls. She was a stay-at- home mom for many years before returning to mental health counseling. This practical experience helps her to empathize with many of the experiences of her clients. To relax, she enjoys watching light-hearted comedies, reading fictional books, and spending time with family and friends.
Rev. Leon McClimans M.A., M.Div., L.C.P.C.
Leon is an ordained minister and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He is a member of the American Counseling Association. Leon received his Bachelors degree from Olivet Nazarene University and has a Master of Arts in Counseling from Governors State University and a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. Leon works with couples and individuals. Some of his experience in working with couples comes from being acer support center.
Carolyn Pillai M.A., L.C.P.C.
Carolyn has a Master’s degree in counseling from Governors State University and have been on staff as a therapist at Southside Christian Counseling Center since 1995. Her husband was from India, and she has visited that country twice during the 37 years she was married. She is now a widow. Her two sons are married and have given her 9 grandchildren to enjoy. Before becoming a therapist she worked for 30 years at the University of Chicago Hospitals in the clinical microbiology lab. I have found her background in medicine has been useful at times as a therapist. During my life she has had personal experience living with alcoholism and abuse as well as having to work through the suicide of her mother. Carolyn has a heart for women’s issues and the difficulties that women face in their various roles in life. Now as a single senior she understand the issues that this phase of life presents to women. She also enjoy working with men and couples who struggle with relationship issues and rough patches in life.
Laura Mills M.A. LPC,
Laura is the newest member of the Southside Christian Counseling Center team. She is a graduate of Governors State University. At GSU Laura interned at Riverside Hospital where she worked with individauls suffering from Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. She uses an eclectic therapy approach to offer her clients the best possible opportunities for growth. Laura sees a wide range of clients from children to the elderly. Ms. Mills was raised in a military family surrounded by veterans of World War II and Vietnam, her husband is also a Veteran. She is available for free consultations and to answer any questions.
Darlene K. Alexander-Anderson M.A. L.P.C., N.C.C.
Darlene is a national certified counselor who has provided counseling services at Southside Christian Counseling Center since 2008. In addition to working in the counseling field for several years, she also has prior experience working with youth service programs that assist underprivileged students to help further their educational pursuits. Mrs. Alexander-Anderson holds a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Addictions Studies and a Masters of Arts in Community Counseling from Governors State University. Darlene sees her calling as counseling clients in need and counsels from the heart. Her areas of specialty include holistic health, development issues, women’s issues, parenting skills, stress management, depression, and self-esteem issues. She has a certification in stress management and recognizes a true connection between the mind, body, and spirit when helping individuals and families heal. Darlene also does speaking engagements for S.S.C.C. on topics such as “Why I Got Married”, “The Basics on Parenting Skills”, and “Stress on the Immune System.” Darlene provides therapy from a cognitive perspective. She’s also a firm believer that no situation is too hard for God and He always provides us with a path to get through life’s ups and downs. To start your pathway to being a better you, schedule an appointment now!
Linda Koehne Office Manager
When you call the Center Linda will probably be the first friendly voice that you will hear. She will be very happy to listen to your concerns and help you with your needs. If you have questions about fees, insurance, or scheduling appointments or any other questions, she will be glad to help. We understand that some phone calls are difficult to make and the last thing we need on the other end of the phone is an unpleasant person who doesn't have the time or patience to listen and be helpful. Linda will make your appointment a scheduling a pleasant experience and answer all your questions gracefully.
In my decades of counseling I have noticed on numerous occasions that life can be extremely frustrating, confusing and depressing. The teen years are a real challenge with family and peer related problems and young adulthood offers very
little relief with leaving home and adjusting to a new life style.
Then marriage follows and the problems continue to pop up unexpectedly. In addition to these issues there are concerns about job loss, health problems, addictions and a host of other situations and conditions that are just overwhelming. Many of us just feel overwhelmed, emotionally/spiritually bankrupt and STUCK. In an attempt to free ourself from the pain, we try all the tricks possible. Often the tricks don’t work. We are STUCK, STUCK AND STUCK. Many people think that only crazy people seek counseling, but that is not true, most of us are just unable to move forward.
My past experiences are an accumulation of growing up as a delinquent child, raised by dysfunctional parents, hating school and dropping out in the ninth grade. I joined the U.S. Navy as an 8th grade graduate and while serving 8 years in the Armed Forces I grew older, wiser and received my G.E.D. I was married for 28 years, raised four children, who on occasion drove me crazy (I am sure they felt the same about me.) In my young adult life I received a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, and a Masters in Counseling at the University of Northern Iowa. I received a 2nd Master’s Degree in Divinity from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard, IL. For 15 years I was a Deputy and Chief Juvenile Probation Officer in the 6th Judicial District of Iowa (Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area.) The fact that I was a good juvenile delinquent is probably why I became a Juvenile Probation Officer. The fact that I struggled in school is probably the reason I wrote my master’s thesis on “Learning Disabilities and Their Contribution to Delinquency.” I have been a contracted therapist for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and was an Adoption Specialist in Illinois, involved in about 400 cases.
I am licensed in the State of Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am also an Ordained Minister with a main line church. I started the Southside Christian Counseling Center in 1986 and since then we have experienced tremendous growth. We have been blessed to have offered help to about 13,000 individuals and families during that period.
I (we) would love to have the opportunity to meet you either as a new friend or a client. If you think we can help, please call.
Elizabeth Kelley-Rhodes M.A. L.P.C. N.C.C.
Elizabeth is a graduate of Roosevelt University in Chicago where she received her Masters in Mental Health counseling.
Her experience includes counseling with individuals, couples, pre-marital couples, marital and family counseling. Elizabeth provides counseling for a wide array of issues including, but not limited, to depression, society/panic disorder, difficulties
with interpersonal relationships as well as life transitions and adjustments. She also has previous experience working with children having developmental and physical disabilities.
Carla Porter-White L.P.C.
Carla received her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Illinois. She is a licensed professional counselor and her practice focus is women, teenage girls, couples, and children. Carla values the importance of building the therapeutic relationship with her clients and concentrates on helping them to feel heard and accepted when they start counseling. With active listening, she assists clients to better understand themselves and helps them to identify and manifest change in their lives. As a Christian, she humbly recognizes the influence that GOD has and encourages the client to enlist HIS help through prayer and relevant scriptures.
Carla is a married mother of 3 girls. She was a stay-at- home mom for many years before returning to mental health counseling. This practical experience helps her to empathize with many of the experiences of her clients. To relax, she enjoys watching light-hearted comedies, reading fictional books, and spending time with family and friends.
Rev. Leon McClimans M.A., M.Div., L.C.P.C.
Leon is an ordained minister and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He is a member of the American Counseling Association. Leon received his Bachelors degree from Olivet Nazarene University and has a Master of Arts in Counseling from Governors State University and a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. Leon works with couples and individuals. Some of his experience in working with couples comes from being acer support center.
Carolyn Pillai M.A., L.C.P.C.
Carolyn has a Master’s degree in counseling from Governors State University and have been on staff as a therapist at Southside Christian Counseling Center since 1995. Her husband was from India, and she has visited that country twice during the 37 years she was married. She is now a widow. Her two sons are married and have given her 9 grandchildren to enjoy. Before becoming a therapist she worked for 30 years at the University of Chicago Hospitals in the clinical microbiology lab. I have found her background in medicine has been useful at times as a therapist. During my life she has had personal experience living with alcoholism and abuse as well as having to work through the suicide of her mother. Carolyn has a heart for women’s issues and the difficulties that women face in their various roles in life. Now as a single senior she understand the issues that this phase of life presents to women. She also enjoy working with men and couples who struggle with relationship issues and rough patches in life.
Laura Mills M.A. LPC,
Laura is the newest member of the Southside Christian Counseling Center team. She is a graduate of Governors State University. At GSU Laura interned at Riverside Hospital where she worked with individauls suffering from Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. She uses an eclectic therapy approach to offer her clients the best possible opportunities for growth. Laura sees a wide range of clients from children to the elderly. Ms. Mills was raised in a military family surrounded by veterans of World War II and Vietnam, her husband is also a Veteran. She is available for free consultations and to answer any questions.
Darlene K. Alexander-Anderson M.A. L.P.C., N.C.C.
Darlene is a national certified counselor who has provided counseling services at Southside Christian Counseling Center since 2008. In addition to working in the counseling field for several years, she also has prior experience working with youth service programs that assist underprivileged students to help further their educational pursuits. Mrs. Alexander-Anderson holds a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Addictions Studies and a Masters of Arts in Community Counseling from Governors State University. Darlene sees her calling as counseling clients in need and counsels from the heart. Her areas of specialty include holistic health, development issues, women’s issues, parenting skills, stress management, depression, and self-esteem issues. She has a certification in stress management and recognizes a true connection between the mind, body, and spirit when helping individuals and families heal. Darlene also does speaking engagements for S.S.C.C. on topics such as “Why I Got Married”, “The Basics on Parenting Skills”, and “Stress on the Immune System.” Darlene provides therapy from a cognitive perspective. She’s also a firm believer that no situation is too hard for God and He always provides us with a path to get through life’s ups and downs. To start your pathway to being a better you, schedule an appointment now!
Linda Koehne Office Manager
When you call the Center Linda will probably be the first friendly voice that you will hear. She will be very happy to listen to your concerns and help you with your needs. If you have questions about fees, insurance, or scheduling appointments or any other questions, she will be glad to help. We understand that some phone calls are difficult to make and the last thing we need on the other end of the phone is an unpleasant person who doesn't have the time or patience to listen and be helpful. Linda will make your appointment a scheduling a pleasant experience and answer all your questions gracefully.
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