Therapy Team

  Jill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (IL License 149.011902) whose educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University in 1997 and master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois in 2004. 

Jill has been in the field of social work for over 25 years and has been providing therapy for nearly 20 years. She has worked in numerous professional and agency settings including HIV/AIDS, Oncology, Juvenile Corrections, Community Mental Health, Veteran’s Affairs, and private practice. Jill is trained in EMDR therapy for trauma, CBT-E for the treatment of eating disorders, and other common modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and IFS. 

Jill leads her sessions with empathy, curiosity, and deep listening to truly understand the stories that have shaped other’s lives. Jill supports others to cultivate self-compassion, body acceptance and positivity, and a holistic approach to health and well-being.

While not working, Jill enjoys quality time with family and friends, cooking, baking, reading, learning about almost any topic, traveling and exploring new places, and spending time in nature. 

  Michelle Foskett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (IL License 178.007566) whose educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University and a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from Roosevelt University. She completed a PMAD training through Postpartum Support International in September 2022.

Michelle has fifteen years of experience providing mental health services to adults and children in various settings, including psychiatric inpatient, residential, and schools. She has certification in EMDR and trauma-focused therapy. She also spent several years developing educational programs for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and is passionate about advocacy for mental health needs within our community. 

Michelle enjoys the process of getting to know her clients and offering the support they need to find strength, hope, and growth during difficult times. She brings a collaborative approach to her work with each individual and has training experience in cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and client-centered therapies. She is well-versed in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as helping people overcome the challenges that come with new life stages. 

Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and rescue dogs. When not gardening or discovering new foods, she likes watching British television and planning her next vacation. 

Angela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (IL License 149.019012) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II). Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Bradley University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois. 

Angela has been at Healing Hearts since 2018. Prior to starting here, Angela was gaining experience in social service and advocacy work, as well as, in providing diagnostic and therapy services to a wide range of clients. She has specialized training in EMDR, Complex Trauma, CBT, Trauma Focused- CBT, and Theraplay. She also has advanced training in Perinatal Mood Disorders. 

Angela enjoys working with children, teens, and adults of all ages and is experienced in helping with anxiety, depression, mindfulness training, self-esteem issues, trauma, women’s issues, and life transitions. She hopes to help clients find healing, hope, and peace by empowering positive change. 

When not working, Angela enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs. She spends as much time as she can in nature being a lover of gardening, walking, hiking, and bird watching. Angela is passionate about houseplants, crystals and rocks, music, science fiction, crime mysteries/documentaries, and anything that makes her laugh. 

Christine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (IL License 149.021177) and her educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois and a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois. 

 Christine began working at Healing Hearts in the summer of 2019. Prior to being a part of the Healing Hearts team, Christine worked in a social service agency in the Peoria area working with substance use and addiction issues.

Christine enjoys working with children, teens, adults and couples and is experienced in helping with behavioral concerns, stress, anxiety, life changes, depression, self-esteem, trauma, substance uses issues and relationship issues.

When not working, Christine enjoys spending time with her family and her four furbabies. She enjoys exercising and helping others achieve their fitness goals through group exercise classes. Christine enjoys a variety of interests in her personal life ranging from the great outdoors to Harry Potter and many things in between.

Cara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (IL License 149.022138), whose educational background includes a Bachelor's in Psychology from Bradley University and a Master's in Social Work from the University of Illinois. 

She has worked in mental health and substance use services for over fifteen years in the Peoria area. Cara enjoys working with teens, adults, and couples. She is experienced in supporting people through life changes, grief and loss, caregiver support, and end of life adjustment. She has extensive experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and trauma. She also utilizes both abstinence based and harm reduction approaches to substance use and recovery. 

Cara specializes in cognitive behavioral and acceptance and commitment therapy and embraces a strength-based approach. She believes that when supported and empowered, people can overcome anything and utilizes empathy and compassion to nurture personal growth. She focuses on the mind/body/spirit relationship and the importance of nutrition as it relates to mood and health.

When not working, Cara enjoys spending time with her two children and rescue kitties. She enjoys finding the beauty in the world and spending time outdoors. She also loves cooking and enjoying meals with friends and family. She is always eager to travel to see new places as well as travel to attend concerts!

Cara Lane is a social worker whose educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Western Illinois University and a Master's degree in school social work from Aurora University.

She has worked as a school social worker for 8 years and has a history working as a therapist in behavioral health and crisis intervention

Cara enjoys working with children, teens, and adults of all ages with anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns, as well as helping others navigate trauma, grief, and relationship issues. She's passionate about educating others on self-care skills and teaching others ways to build effective communication with their support system.  

In her spare time, Cara loves spending time with her family, reading, cooking, and gardening.

Kristina is a Licensed Professional Counselor (IL 178.018031) and National Certified Counselor (240291) whose educational background includes a Master’s in Counseling from Bradley University with a Post-Master’s Certification in Neuro counseling in progress. 

Kristina’s experience includes working with adolescents and adults in both high school and college environments. Kristina enjoys working with children, teens, adults and couples and is experienced in helping with behavioral concerns, stress, anxiety, life changes, depression, self-esteem, trauma, and relationship issues. She is passionate about understanding brain health and its implications on mental wellness. Kristina incorporates a holistic approach to therapy. 

When she is not working, Kristina enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to visit her children. She enjoys connecting with nature, which includes physical activities such as running and bike riding. 

 Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL License 180.010373). She is currently accepting new clients by telehealth only.

Melissa Sallee has worked in the mental health field for nearly a decade. During this time, Melissa has worked in residential psychiatric care, the dually diagnosed, child welfare, and private practice. She earned her Master's degree from Western Illinois University in Community Mental Health following a lengthy tenure in education. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist in addition to being a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor. She specializes in counseling individuals facing infertility as well as relationships, anxiety, parent-child difficulties, and mood disorders. Her professional interests are complex PTSD, art in counseling, and holistic wellness. 

Melissa provides care to clients who are facing infertility of any sort. This includes men, women, and couples who have encountered problems with conception or child loss. She understands the process of assisted reproductive technology and how this causes a great deal of stress. 

Melissa traveled to Greece with a team of therapists to study the cross-cultural roots of wellness in relation to holistic healing. She is interested in the connection between mind, body, and soul, which includes nutrition and exercise. Melissa believes that nutrition has a great deal to do with mental health and the inverse as well. 

In her spare time, Melissa enjoys pursuits that include nature, art, and spirituality.  She enjoys kayaking, hiking, camping, and lawn care.  During the winter months she enjoys reading and of course, streaming!  

 Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL License 180.008837) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level I & II (CCTP-I & CCTP-II). Her educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Counseling, both from Bradley University, where she graduated in May 1999 with academic distinction.

Melissa Shane served as Adjunct Professor of Psychology for thirteen years and trained and worked in private practice for over ten years, before opening Healing Hearts Counseling in 2017. 

 Melissa has advanced training and experience in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Parental Alienation, Sand Tray, and Play Therapy.   

Today, Melissa enjoys working with kids, teens and adults of all ages in a broad range of issues: Dysfunctional family of origin issues, narcissistic abuse, trauma, grief and loss, death and dying, depression and anxiety, and women's issues across the lifespan (perinatal mood disorders, menopause, empty nest adjustment, and relationship problems).

When not working, Melissa loves to spend time with her family and friends. She loves Dracula, unicorns, mermaids, the ocean, fairies and all things "magical." A lover of music, ballet, opera and the arts, Melissa has a love for the dramatic and creative.

Edye Stolz

Edye is a Licensed Professional Counselor (IL 178.016030) and National Certified Counselor with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bradley University.

She specializes in an integrative approach to mental health and wellness. Edye adjusts her approach to therapy based on client needs and incorporates a holistic approach to mental health.

Edye enjoys working with adults and is experienced in addressing concerns with stress, anxiety, depression, life stages and changes, trauma, grief, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and relationship concerns.  

Edye is also a cancer survivor and is keenly aware of the emotional challenges of a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery, and strives to help others manage these challenges.  

When not working, Edye loves to spend time in the great outdoors enjoying walks in the woods, hiking, tending the garden and yard, and spending time with family and friends.