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AMELIORATE MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY AND COUNSELING

Ameliorate Health is an On-line Private Practice Therapy Service whose mission is to provide and promote Mental Health Care Services and Education to clients by use of evidence-based, client centered therapy and counseling.

By offering these services Ameliorate Health seeks to improve your knowledge and understanding of the impact Mental Health has on your overall wellness. We will help you to empower your performance in life by identifying strengths, resources, and tools you can use through various forms of therapy and counseling sessions.

Welcome to my practice

I’ve made it my mission to empower people to change their lives for the better.

Navigate stress, let go of high-functioning anxiety, and elevate your performance and wellbeing through bespoke 1:1 Coaching, CBT Therapy, and Workplace Wellness Programs

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About Me

Damion Walker, LCSW,QIDP

I earned my Masters of Arts Degree in Social Work (MSW) in 2017 from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker certified by the Illinois in the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

I also serve as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional. I serve as a Clinical Director with in the Department of Human Services in the State of Illinois. I have served as a case manager with in St. Clair County IL. and has served in Collinsville Community School District for over 10 years. I have been active in several communities throughout the State of Illinois as a community consultant and providing formal and informal therapy and education for over twenty years.

As noted, my diverse background has afforded me the experience and skill to provide quality Therapy, Counseling, and Education within many areas of Wellness. I enjoy sports, music, landscaping, and travel.

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WHY CHOOSE AMELIORATE MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY AND COUNSELING

At Ameliorate Mental Health Therapy & Counseling we understand that the decision to seek therapy can be an overwhelming one with many questions.

I will work with you to meet your needs in a safe, confidential space. We will work together to determine if we are a good fit for you.

You will be treated professionally with respect and dignity.

As a therapist, I understand the importance of finding the “Right” therapist for you. If I am unable to meet your needs, please find comfort in knowing that referrals are available for you to find a partnership with a therapist that is right for you. 

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Our THERAPY AND COUNSELING WORKS

Individualized Therapy

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Individualized Therapy

Individualized Therapy has been clinically proven to help people identify and address underlying issues contributing to their mental health concerns. By talking through their experiences and feelings with a therapist, individuals may better understand the root causes of their problems and develop strategies for addressing them.
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Educational Workshops

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Educational Workshops

Ameliorate Health offers educational workshops on many topics of mental health and wellbeing. Some of the topics include Trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Service Delivery, Overall Wellness, and many more. Having good mental health makes life easier. It helps us to calm and comfort ourselves when we’re upset, to cope with the losses, changes, fears and uncertainties in life.
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Family Therapy

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Family Therapy

Family therapy is a form of group psychotherapy (talk therapy) that focuses on the improvement of interfamilial relationships and behaviors. In family therapy, a group can consist of many different combinations of loved ones, such as parents/guardians and their children, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends, kinship caregivers, and more.
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Insurance that I take are

United Healthcare

United Healthcare

Quest Behavioral Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Aetna

Aetna

Carelon Behavioral Health

Carelon Behavioral Health

BCBS of Illinois

BCBS of Illinois

Oxford

Oxford

Oscar Health

Oscar Health

Anthem EAP Bank of America Illinois

Anthem EAP Bank of America Illinois

United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

My areas of expertise

Anxiety

Anxiety

Our Anxiety Service is committed to helping individuals manage and overcome anxiety disorders through comprehensive, evidence-based treatment.
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Relationships

Relationships

We provide a supportive environment where clients can explore and address issues that impact their relationships, whether they are romantic, familial, or platonic.
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Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

Our Eating Disorders Service is dedicated to providing specialized care for individuals struggling with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and other related conditions.
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Depression

Depression

Our Depression Service is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for individuals experiencing depression.
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Trauma

Trauma

Our Trauma Service is dedicated to providing specialized care for individuals who have experienced traumatic events.
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Childhood Abuse

Childhood Abuse

Our Childhood Abuse Service is dedicated to providing compassionate and specialized care for individuals who have experienced childhood abuse.
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Professional Credentials

My Academic Qualifications

  • PgDip in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (Distinction)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy - Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST)
  • Acceptance-Action Coaching, Therapy and Training - registered member of AAACTT
  • MSc Clinical Psychology and Mental Health (Distinction)
  • BSc (Hons) in Psychology (First Class)
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Pricing Plans

I offer both online therapy sessions and face-to-face sessions in my practice.

Initial Consultation

Initial Consultation

  • 300$ per hour

We will clarify your treatment goals and develop a plan that may include medication, therapy, or a combination of both.

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Long Session

Long Session

  • 250$ per hour

A 60 minute supportive therapy session to discuss how you are feeling and manage your medications, if necessary.

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Short Session

Short Session

  • 150$ per hour

A 20 minute supportive check in to see how you’re doing, and to review/adjust your meds if applicable.

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What they say

"We don't ask you to believe in our ability to bring change, rather, we ask you to believe in yours.”

“You may think there is a lot wrong with you, but there is also a lot right with you.”

“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.”

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Healing the Trauma: A Path to Healing in a Broken World

Adversity comes in many forms and can make us feel alone in our pain, even years after the fact. The best way to move past individual trauma is through connection and community—healing ourselves and one another.

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Confidential

Confidential

You will be provided with a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space for your concerns. At the same time you will be offered accountability and support to reflect and grow.

Results driven

Results driven

You will be encouraged to think about what your goals are for our work together. I will help bring out your best and achieve more. The focus is on our individualised plan to get you realistic results in as short a time as possible.

Expert

Expert

Over 20 years of experience in helping people make positive changes in their lives. Oxford University educated, clinical psychologist and executive coach.

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