Loren Semler, Intern Therapist

Personal Statement

I am eager to serve my clients by encouraging, validating, and empowering them to feel confident as the best versions of themselves that they can be. 

I approach therapy through a person-centered lens, focusing on unconditional positive regard. I believe that people have inherent value that circumstances, family systems, and relationships can obscure. 

Through therapy, I endeavor to help clients cultivate and nurture their own self-worth and reach their fullest potential and satisfaction in life and relationships.

Who I Serve

I serve adolescents (13 and up) and adults in individual therapy. I am especially drawn to working with younger male clients seeking guidance and acceptance in their growth and transitions into adulthood. 

I often work with individuals to grow their emotional awareness and ability to regulate emotions and to express them in a healthy way. I also work with clients to enrich relationships, grow in self-confidence, and meet their goals in life. 

I provide an empathetic, person-centered approach that places value on what my clients deem most important.

I endeavor to bring empathy, a warm presence, and a guiding hand to the therapeutic relationship as I walk with people on their journey toward healing. 

I am committed to treating each client with respect and dignity regardless of background, age, or other circumstances they have experienced.

Specialty Treatment Areas

• Life Transitions
• Identity/Self-Esteem/Body Image
• Emotional Regulation
• Social Skills Development
• Peer Conflict & Bullying

Additional Treatment Areas

• Anxiety
• Depression
• LGBTQ+ Affirming

Theoretical Approach

I use Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Insurance Networks

• Private pay
• Aetna
• BCBS PPO
• Cigna (Evernorth)
• TriCare
• BCBS Community Health (Medicaid)

Education/Certifications

• MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wheaton College (In progress)
• BA in Psychology from Carthage College

Affiliations/Memberships

• Psi Chi Honor Society
• Illinois Counseling Association