KOEN COUNSELING AND WELLNESS CENTER
FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING
Victoria Magruder, MSW, LCSW
Title: Director & Therapist
Location: Edwardsville, IL and Telehealth
Payment: Private Pay, BCBS, Cigna, UHC, HealtLink, Medicaid, BCBS Community.
Hello! I’m glad you're taking the important step of seeking a therapist for yourself or a loved one. Therapy provides a safe space to navigate life transitions, improve coping skills, and openly express those bottled-up thoughts and emotions without judgment. I believe in advocating for my clients while also empowering them to become their own advocates.
When working with children, I enjoy incorporating creative approaches such as manipulatives, stories, and activities to help them express themselves and practice healthy coping skills. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a child reflect on their social-emotional growth and take pride in the progress they’ve made.
I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana in 2019 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in 2022. Since 2018, I’ve worked in public schools with children from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, addressing disabilities, anxiety, depression, social skills, self-esteem, and trauma. Currently, I focus on working with children and adolescents in person at our Edwardsville office.
Breauna Kaluza, MSW, LCSW
Title: Therapist
Location: Edwardsville, IL and Telehealth
Payment: Private Pay, BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, UHC, Medicaid, BCBS Community.
Hello,
My name is Breauna Hurd, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nearly three years of experience in the clinical field. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges by offering a compassionate and supportive environment. My goal is to provide a safe space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to work through life's difficulties.
I hold a Master's degree in Social Work and am fully licensed to practice clinically. My areas of expertise include treating substance use, anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. I offer both in-person sessions in Edwardsville, IL, and telehealth services for added flexibility.
I understand that seeking support can be a difficult step, but it’s one that can lead to profound personal growth. I am here to ensure you have the tools, guidance, and support necessary to become the best version of yourself.
"Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope."
– Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brooke Ridenbark, MSW, LSW
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Title: Therapist
Location: Edwardsville, IL and Telehealth
Payment: Private pay, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicaid, BCBS Community.
Hello, I’m Brooke! I'm glad you are here. I’ve always had a passion for helping others and my journey began as a medical assistant working in various settings. Since then, my passion for advocating and empowering individuals to help them be the best version of themselves has grown. I graduated with my Master’s degree in Social Work from SIUE in 2022. I am currently a Licensed Social Worker and am working toward my LCSW! It is my goal to make sure all clients have a safe and supportive environment when sharing their experiences, goals, and challenges.
I am experienced in using evidence-based techniques in a variety of areas including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I have experience working with substance use, strengthening families, anxiety, life stressors, behavior changes, self-esteem, life changes, depression, stress, and trauma. I offer in-person services and telehealth.
Jennifer Beechler, LPC
Title: Therapist
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Insurance: Private Pay, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicaid, BCBS Community.
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Opening yourself up to someone new takes trust and courage. Using a warm and encouraging approach, I walk with you through your experience, providing support and guidance. We will work together to explore different methods to help you navigate through life’s difficult circumstances. My goal is to help you create a foundation that helps you feel rooted in your skills, creating awareness, acceptance, and the resilience to face your struggles and regain balance in your life.
As a therapist utilizing an integrative approach, I aim to provide you with a personalized therapeutic experience that addresses your unique needs and challenges. We will leverage the strengths of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to foster healing and personal growth.
My experience is varied and consists of over 15 years of experience serving children, adults and families in a variety of settings: providing assessment, crisis services, case management, managing quality improvement in a behavioral health setting, and individual therapy services.