Meet your Counselor

Sara Semenick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist  (KY #279451 and IL #166.001691). She works with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, grief, self-esteem, codependency, and relationship issues. She has twenty years of ministry experience and also has a special passion for working with  women, pastoral leaders and families. She comes alongside of her clients to help them achieve mental, emotional and spiritual freedom.  

• Bachelors of Science in Christian Counseling  
• Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Campbellsville University  
• Certified Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) Practitioner 
• Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
• Certified Prepare and Enrich Facilitator

Max is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (KY #305412 and IL #208.001120). He works individuals and couples who are struggling with relationship issues, shame, guilt, anxiety, spirituality and traumatic experiences. His history in the military and  as a pastor has given him a heart for hurting people, particularly first responders, ministry families and marriages in crisis.

• Bachelors of Arts from Indiana University
• Master's of Divinity in Pastoral Leadership from Cincinnati Christian University
• Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Campbellsville University 
• Level 1 & 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
• Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Certified Prepare and Enrich Facilitator
• Certified Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) Practitioner 

Max wants to help create an environment that will make you feel safe, heard, seen and that the hope of real change is possible... and he also likes working with those who feel like therapy would never work for them!

*Works with Couples, Individual, Teens and Families.

First Session (Intake) - 90 minutes ($175)

Regular Session - 50 minutes ($125)

Couples Session (#1-#3) - 90 minutes ($190)

Subsequent Couples Session - 50 minutes ($140)

*No insurance accepted.

• M.S.Ed. Clinical Counseling - Quincy University - Expected May 2027
• B.A. Psychology - Eastern Illinois University - 2024

Teens, Adults, Couples, and Families

More than anything, I believe that people heal in the context of safe and trusting relationships. Therefore, my utmost priority is for my clients to feel seen, heard, respected, and comfortable as we work together. I have a genuine desire to know and understand my clients deeply, including the experiences, relationships, beliefs, and patterns that have shaped who they are and what they are experiencing today. My Christian faith is an integral part of who I am and why I became a counselor, and I welcome the opportunity to incorporate faith into our sessions together. However, I believe counseling should be tailored to each individual client, so whether faith is part of that process will always be your choice.

Although I am still completing my clinical training, I don't work alone. I receive ongoing supervision and consultation from Sara and Max, which means you have the benefit of not only my attention and perspective, but the experience and guidance of my supervisors supporting the work we do together. I have no expectations to rush trust, but I am looking forward to building it together. If I am sitting in with your therapist during your session, you may find me simply listening and observing, or I may occasionally offer a question, observation, or different perspective. Either way, my hope is to be another supportive person in the room who is genuinely invested in you and your growth.

• Trauma & Attachment

• Relationships

• Anxiety

• Grief & Loss

• Identity Development

• Life Transitions

• Family Dynamics

• Faith Integration