Creating space by getting rid of things that no longer serve you invites possibility, opportunity, and more space for love.

Located in Central Illinois, we provide counseling and mental health support for women and adolescent girls aged 12 and up. Luminary is a counseling agency comprised of five female clinicians who utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and modern approaches to therapy and mental wellness in Springfield, Illinois.

Founded in 2020 by Lauren Henton and Katie Romang, our goal is to empower women to reduce feelings of overwhelm and enhance personal and emotional clarity through mental health care.

Identifying as a woman comes with many joys, and there is much to celebrate about the female experience. However, the unique roles women play throughout their lives also come with unique challenges. Women often put the needs of others ahead of their own and ignore their personal struggles until the burden becomes too heavy. This can leave them feeling unsupported, isolated, and drained.

We want to remind women how important it is to prioritize themselves—while also recognizing how difficult that can be.

For our younger clients, we aim to establish a solid foundation of positive self-image and introduce coping strategies that encourage self-compassion early on, rather than normalizing an inner critic. At Luminary, our sessions provide a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, relationships, and experiences. Here, you can talk openly about your vulnerabilities.

Consider this a safe space to turn down the volume of your inner critic, boost your self-esteem, and gain a deeper sense of emotional freedom.

You are not alone, and help is available.

Our intake process is relaxed and conversational. We will listen carefully, learn about your story, and develop an understanding of what is challenging or motivating you in the present. From there, we can help you build insight into the patterns of your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings—and the purposes they serve. This can lead to identifying and adopting more effective and fulfilling ways to live in alignment with your life’s blueprint.

We offer a safe and supportive space where you can share your challenges and receive the support you deserve.

Our therapists specialize in areas such as anxiety and stress relief, depression, self-esteem and body image issues, and overall wellness and life balance, in addition to other specialty areas. We believe our clinicians can develop a unique and genuine connection with you that will support your healing process.

Our clinicians are trained in methods including Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.