Mental Health Counseling Services

Jim received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Illinois University.

Jim sees patients 17+ at the Promise Healthcare - Neil location.

His areas of clinical interest include Trauma-Informed Care, LGBTQ+ Culture Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Practice.

Jim has been a behavioral health provider for over 20 years.  He finds value in his work by providing access to care for underserved populations. He encourages all his patients by letting them know that change is possible.

Jim is married and has one adult son and two rescue cats. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, traveling, Chicago and Illinois sports. 

He also volunteers with Community Equity and Diversity, programs that improve access to social services.

Ray Bement did his undergraduate

studies at the University of Illinois.

Ray also has two Master's degrees. He has a Masters MA (Human Effectiveness) from DePaul, Chicago, and a Masters of Social Work MSW (Social Work) from the University of Illinois.

Ray is dedicated to building positive relationships with clients and staying current with the latest research and best practices to provide the highest level of care. He specializes in working with individuals and families going through life transitions and dealing with the stressors and challenges of living and growing in today's ever-changing world. His goal is to assist individuals and families in finding peace within themselves and their current environments.

His training encompasses multiple therapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Art & Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).

Ray has over 20 years of experience working with individuals of all ages to support them in meeting their therapeutic goals. He enjoys working with clients to help them address issues associated with anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, ADHD, and other spectrum disorders.

Ray enjoys junking, found art, and outsider art, and is a foodie. Ray is passionate about peace. He is a die-hard Chicago fan, a lifelong Illini fan and he loves sourdough bread and dogs.

Eric received his Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois and his Masters in Public Administration from Indiana University. He is also a Nationally Rostered Child Parent Psychotherapist.

Eric will see patients at Promise Healthcare-Urbana on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays and at Promise Healthcare-Frances Nelson on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

With over 30 years of experience working with children and families, Eric remains focused on trauma. The effect trauma has on children, parents, and the community. He remains committed to helping youth overcome and process trauma so that they may realize a greater potential. Enabling the family to function cohesively and enact better communication and insight.

Eric wants patients to know that one bad decision or a good decision will not break the mold. If they made a poor choice, that's okay; tomorrow is another day; make a better decision. If they made a good decision, that's great; now, let's talk about making that a pattern. That will be change!

Eric spent 8 years in the U.S. Army and enjoys mentoring veterans. Eric is fluent in Russian and can speak some French, German, and Spanish. An interesting fact about Eric is that he has wrestled a lion.

He is an unashamed bibliophile with over 80,000 books, and he can still be found in area bookstores, finding new treasures.

Susan earned her Doctorate in Social Work from Aurora University, her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Benedictine University, and her Professional Educator’s License (K-12) from DePaul University. She has also completed specialized training in Divorce and Family Mediation and Disaster and Mental Health at DePaul University.

Susan practices at Promise Healthcare-Urbana and Promise Healthcare-Rantoul.

Dr. Susan Hanson holds her Doctorate in Social Work, Masters in Counseling Psychology & Professional Educators License (K-12). She has also completed specialized training in Divorce and Family Mediation and Disaster and Mental Health certified. 

With 25 years of experience, Susan is passionate about working with women and families. A major focus of her work has been anxiety management for women and divorce recovery for single mothers. Susan primarily works with teenagers (16+) & individuals up to age 75. 

Outside of work, Susan enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends. A fun fact: she once worked at the Shedd Aquarium in the marine mammals department!

Missi Allinger completed her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work at Walden University.

Missi is an MSW, a Licensed Social Worker specializing in clinical therapy. Her goal is to assist and advocate for others in our community. She will construct achievable goals and evaluate them as we progress. She looks forward to walking down your path, collaborating, and working with you to improve your whole health. Missi strives to end our community's behavioral and mental health stigmas! It is OKAY - to not be OKAY!

In our confidential environment, Missi will collaborate during her sessions of direct and honest dialogue that encourages creative self-expression, positive emotional and behavioral change, and breaking down internal barriers for your better health, mentally and physically.

Missi works with adults, teens, & adolescents, specializing in depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, & trauma counseling. She uses a variety of psychotherapy treatments, including but not limited to CBT, TI-CBT, and family-focused approaches. She encourages clients to practice self-care and promotes increased self-awareness and healing to clients!

Missi practices at Promise Healthcare-Neil and Promise Healthcare-Frances Nelson.

Abdelkrim Hadj Said earned his master’s degree of science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Hays State University. He is trained in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Abdelkrim practices at Promise Healthcare-Frances Nelson and Promise Healthcare-Neil. He is passionate about helping individuals struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Psychosis, Substance Use, and Personality Disorders. He enjoys getting to know his patients and helping them with the obstacles they face.

Abdelkrim encourages patients to become their own best advocates and to educate themselves about their health condition.

Outside of work, Abdelkrim enjoys working out, walking his dog, listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He speaks four languages and loves traveling.