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Bloomington Providers
Matt Coston, LMSW
Matt is a licensed Masters of Social Work dedicated to helping individuals heal and thrive. With 2 decades of experience working in mental health, he specializes in working with trauma, anxiety, complex PTSD (cPTSD), and depression. His goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies.
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Matt believes that healing is a collaborative process, and he is here to support you every step of the way. His therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices tailored to meet your unique needs, including: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapies and Motivational Interviewing.​
Michael De Leon, LMFT
Michael earned his Master of Arts in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Illinois. Michael’s journey into the world of mental health began while serving overseas, where he had the privilege of supporting destitute families during his mission work. Michael has gained valuable experience working with military veterans at Ft. Hood, Texas, where he received specialized training in EMDR for trauma recovery.
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In addition, he’s equipped with advanced skills training in Emotion-Focused Therapy through ICEEFT, along with Solution-Focused Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Play Therapy. Michael has extensive experience working with PTSD and sexual abuse trauma, as well as grief and loss, and counseling couples struggling with infidelity. He thrives on working with clients of all ages—from 5 to 105—dedicating himself to guiding each individual toward healing and a brighter future!
Teresa Eubanks, LCSW
Teresa received her Master of Social Work degree from Southern Illinois University in 2008. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She spent 15 years working with clients affected by sexual assault and domestic violence. This experience developed through her roles as an Advocate, Therapist, and Program Coordinator for Rape Crisis Services.
Teresa also has extensive experience working as an Addiction Recovery Therapist. She has experience working with women, men, teens, and children. Teresa takes a person-centered approach to therapy and draws from several treatment methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic theory, etc. She is trained in, and utilizes EMDR in the treatment of trauma. She uses her experience and knowledge to help her clients build resilience and develop strong coping skills within a healthy mindset.
Hallie Harmon, LCPC
Hallie earned her Master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois (LCPC). Hallie started her professional career working in the child welfare field. She worked in both residential and outpatient care in a private social service agency for 10 years prior to moving to Agape Counseling. Hallie has worked with individuals of all ages throughout her 25 years of clinical experience. This has included working with clients struggling with a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Hallie also has experience working with adoptive families and individuals diagnosed with Autism. Hallie uses a variety of techniques and interventions depending on what is best for her client including cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, strength-based approaches, and theraplay. Hallie is also trained in EMDR, Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and completed the Brain Health Coaching Certification through the Amen Clinic.
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It is important to Hallie that she meets her clients where they are and develops a treatment plan that focuses on strengthening their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well being. Hallie enjoys walking with her clients as they move toward growth and healing.
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Hallie is devoted to spending time with God and her family. Her relationship with God is what drives her passion for others and her desire to see everyone she works with develop the relationships and skills to live a healthy productive life. Hallie also enjoys reading, running, and walking her two dogs, Dolly and Winston.
Autumn Lloyd, LCPC
Autumn earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology at Bradley University and her Master of Arts in Counseling from Lincoln Christian Seminary. Autumn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Prior to joining Agape Counseling in 2012, Autumn worked in the Student Counseling Center at Lincoln College, where she offered counseling services to undergraduate students. Autumn's work history includes over 6 years experience in working with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in a nursing home and adult-day care setting. These experiences include working with caregivers impacted by the disease.
Autumn welcomes and celebrates the opportunity to work with clients from all walks of life. She understands that identity and congruency in self, impacts all areas of being. Striving to be a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic provider is high priority with emphasis on person-centered therapy.
As someone impacted by obesity, she enjoys working with individuals affected by excess weight and obesity. This includes co-morbid conditions of depression, disordered eating, distorted body image, and self-esteem issues. She believes access to care and utilization of different and multiple tools across the lifespan, is the best way to manage the chronic disease of obesity.
Other areas of interest include neuro-affirming support, utilizing strength-based models for goal setting while validating, supporting, and accepting neurodiversity.
Autumn enjoys working with children ages 10+ to adolescents and adults, providing individual counseling.
Karen Meany, LPC
Karen earned her Master’s degree from Capella University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Illinois. Prior to joining Agape Counseling, Karen worked primarily with young adults providing Christian/Catholic spiritual/pastoral counseling. In addition, Karen has worked with adolescents, young adults, and adults through a non-profit counseling agency in Bloomington. This included working with clients struggling with a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, and relationship difficulties. Karen uses a variety of techniques and interventions depending on what is best for the client, including person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and strength-based approaches. She will also be completing training in EMDR this summer. Karen enjoys walking with clients as they grow and strengthen their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Lisa Montgomery, LCPC
Lisa earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Ohio Dominican College. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Agency Counseling from the University of Dayton. Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Lisa has more than 17 years of experience working in the mental health field. She began her career as a Therapist at the Sounding Board Counseling Center, where she provided services to individuals, couples, and court-ordered groups. During that time, she became the Coordinator for the agency’s Batterer Intervention Program. She has experience working with a wide variety of mental health issues including: Depression, anxiety, panic disorder, adjustment disorders, divorce recovery, sexual abuse, relationship issues, and trauma. She specializes in issues pertaining to domestic violence. Lisa uses a variety of treatment methods including cognitive behavioral, person centered, and psychodynamic with the intent to help individuals process their current issues and improve their coping skills.
Caesy Sauder, LPC
Caesy earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree at Illinois State University and her Master of Arts in Counseling from Colorado Christian University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Prior to joining AGAPE, Caesy worked in community mental health, supporting individuals and families in navigating complex life challenges. She has been actively involved in ministry, providing care within a faith community. Her most meaningful role has been as a mother, which deepened her patience, empathy, and ability to meet individuals where they are. These experiences have given Caesy a heart for walking alongside others in their quest for growth and healing.
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Caesy understands that life’s circumstances can feel overwhelming, perhaps daunting, hopeless at times, and difficult to understand. She recognizes that these crossroads can often lead to discovery, growth, and a thriving path of wholeness. She finds value in walking this road with her clients, accepting where they are today, creating a collaborative vision, and carrying the roadmap as each individual pursues reaching their goals throughout the counseling process.
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Caesy has had the privilege of working with individuals facing challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, attachment-related concerns, relationship challenges, and parenting struggles. She provides an integrated approach tailored to each client’s unique needs, utilizing evidence-based treatments. Her work is rooted in an attachment perspective guided by trauma-informed care, highlighting each client's strengths. She takes a person-centered stance, seeking to understand the whole person and the narrative of their life. Caesy enjoys working with teens and adults alike and is interested in serving women.
Jenny Taylor, LPC, CCTP
Jenny is a devoted wife, mother and Christian who earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She has experience helping individuals battling addictions, providing crisis counseling, and supporting students (pre K through high school) with behavioral and/or emotional needs. Jenny welcomes the opportunity to work with children, teens and adults of all ages. She sees a wide variety of diagnoses such as, depression, anxiety, bipolar, panic disorders, grief and loss and is eager to see anyone seeking healing and support through evidence based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Her goal is to see every one of her clients heal and gain a fresh, healthy view of themselves and the world around them.
Kelsey Trunk, LCSW
Kelsey earned her Master’s degree from Illinois State University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois (LCSW). Kelsey started her professional career working in the child welfare field. She worked as a child welfare specialist for two years. She then went on to work at a middle school as a school social worker for 6 years. Kelsey has experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, autism, ADHD, PTSD, and behavioral issues. Kelsey is trained in and uses EMDR, as well as, other evidence-based treatments including: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, person-centered, and psychodynamic therapy to help individuals cope and process through the issues they are facing. Kelsey enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults providing individual and group counseling.