Brave Is Better

Brave Is Better

Therapy Practice

“Brave Is Better trauma certified counselors guide children and adults of all ages through recovery from traumatic events and life changes.”

About us

We offer counseling, coaching, art therapy, and child and adolescent therapy to individuals and families in Collinsville, Illinois. We run short- and long-term sessions in a confidential space that teaches practical skills and offers emotional support.

Approach

Helping people reclaim steadiness after traumatic events and life shifts, we make sessions practical, paced and intentionally collaborative. In Collinsville, Illinois and online in English, meetings blend brief skills practice, creative experiments and calm processing to match each person's rhythm. We alternate focused skill-building with trauma-informed processing, checking pacing and homework so adults, children and families can try new responses between sessions. Those who prefer clear steps and hands-on tools often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic information

Languages:

English

Fees:

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In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Guided Visualisation

    A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.

Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Elderly
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Staff Employed:

  • Art Therapists

    A therapist who uses drawing, painting, and other art forms to help clients express and process emotions. No artistic ability needed.

  • Child Psychotherapists

    A psychotherapist specialising in the emotional and psychological needs of children, often using play and creative techniques.

  • Family Therapists

    A therapist trained to work with couples and families to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships.

  • Life Coaches
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

    A counselor licensed at the clinical level to independently diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

  • Registered Counselors

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Credentials

Registrations

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Service Areas

Brave Is Better LLC

In-person

Collinsville, Illinois

United States

Collinsville, United States