Mental Health Therapists in Peoria, IL

Meet Our Therapists

Christopher P. Holly, MSW, LCSW

Christopher P. Holly graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work in 2001. His professional experience includes working with the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans program, the Human Service Center, and UnityPoint Methodist, where he worked in the Emergency Department and eventually ran the Partial Hospitalization Program.

Christopher joined Associates in Mental Health, SC, in 2008 and has continued providing outpatient therapy to individuals and couples. He works with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, and a variety of challenges related to mental illness. He has experience helping individuals and couples accomplish goals and improve functioning. Christopher has lived and worked in the Peoria area throughout his life.

Edna Ng, LCSW, SAP

Edna Ng is a licensed clinical social worker and substance abuse professional with a master's in social work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has extensive clinical experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan in community-based outpatient and inpatient settings.

Edna specializes in addiction and recovery, anxiety, depression, codependency, self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, anger, and stress management. She uses a systemic and strength-based approach, incorporating various therapeutic techniques to help clients identify their goals, address unhelpful thoughts and underlying emotions, and work toward meaningful changes.

Edna provides a patient, nurturing, direct, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can safely express themselves and work toward healing and balance.

Kendrick J. Bailey, LCPC

Kendrick J. Bailey is a licensed clinical professional therapist who earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bradley University. He has more than 20 years of clinical experience serving pre-adolescents through adults.

His experience includes outpatient care, substance abuse clinics, emergency and disaster response teams, family services, universities, correctional facilities, and private practice. His specialties include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma resolution, job-related difficulties, marital and family therapy, and life transitions.

Kendrick combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, and a holistic approach. His strength-based approach helps individuals and families work toward healing, growth, and their personal goals.

Frandy S. Raso, LCSW

Frandy S. Raso is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience in behavioral health. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Bradley University and her Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Washington University.

Frandy has worked in child and adolescent inpatient mental health, pain care, public schools, and private practice. She provides individual and couples counseling for adults and adolescents ages 14 and older.

Her approach combines motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. She works with depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, family and relationship concerns, school and work conflicts, and challenges related to chronic pain or illness. Frandy brings kindness and compassion to her counseling and guidance.

Caleb H. Friedrich, LCSW

Caleb H. Friedrich is a licensed clinical social worker and child and adolescent therapist serving the growing pediatric mental health needs of Peoria, IL. He earned his master's in social work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2016.

Before joining Associates in Mental Health, SC, Caleb spent five years with the Children’s Home Association of Illinois, working with children and adolescents in residential and community-based programs.

Caleb works with youth ages 4–25 and addresses conditions including ADHD, anxiety, depression, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, eating disorders, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, OCD, autism spectrum disorder, and PTSD, among other mental health conditions.

Cristy Tomaszewski, LCSW

Cristy Tomaszewski earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and her master's degree from Illinois State University. She has 12 years of experience in inpatient behavioral health, community mental health, and outpatient therapy.

Cristy is passionate about women's issues, domestic violence, and trauma and is trained in EMDR. She has experience treating depression, anxiety, personality disorder traits, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Cristy offers a warm, nonjudgmental environment and works with clients based on their individual goals.

She accepts patients age 12 and older for individual therapy and couples counseling.