Mary Carrara-Hay has counseled people from all over Champaign county for more than 20 years. After graduating with her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois, Mary began her career at the Christian Counseling Center in 1996. In 2000, Mary founded Crossroads Counseling Services in Mahomet, IL.

Operating primarily via a referral system consisting of central Illinois doctors, pastors, and by word of mouth, Mary quickly earned a reputation for solving difficult to diagnose problems. She has become a go-to therapist for those seeking counseling for anxiety, eating disorders, or grief. To do so, she combines treatment methods such as cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and psychoanalysis. This allows her to identify both mental issues and any related physical health issues. Feeling better begins with proper treatment of the body and the mind, not one over the other.

Sam has been with Crossroads for several years and is now Crossroads’ telehealth therapist. Bringing you therapy from the frozen tundra of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Sam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Illinois. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental. Health Counseling from Mount Mary University and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Sam is a trauma-inform therapist that exhibits a natural sense of compassion and empathy, and she is passionate about helping individuals instill positive change in their lives. Fundamentally putting the client first, Sam’s approach focuses on client growth. To do so, she combines treatment methods such as person-center therapy, cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, solutions focused therapy, and psychoanalysis. Because Sam has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, she is trained in navigating and addressing a wide variety of mental health issues. But her specialties and areas she is passionate about are Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Health and Wellness, and Chronic Pain/illness.

Emily Willard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois.  She graduated  from the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana with a Bachelor of Arts in 2004 and a Master of Social Work in 2006.  She has worked with children and adolescents from the ages of 5 to 19 years old as a school social worker for almost 20 years.  As a school social worker, she has had the unique opportunity to work with children and adolescents on a variety of behavioral, mental health, social and emotional challenges in the school setting.  She has worked side by side with parents to help support their children as they navigate trauma, family changes, mental health crises, substance abuse, and behavioral/academic concerns at school.  She has extensive experience in working with children and adolescents battling Anxiety and Depression, and utilizes approaches from both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy to help her clients overcome their challenges. 

Emily has experience in supporting individuals with Autism, Trauma, Anxiety, and Child, Couples, and Family therapy.  She believes in meeting clients where they’re at, helping them to identify their strengths, and then building upon those strengths to overcome the struggles they are facing.  Helping to support individuals in identifying the internal and external tools they need to succeed and thrive in their lives is her passion and purpose.   

Tisha is our office manager! Whether you need assistance scheduling an appointment or navigating a bill, Tisha is ready to lend a helping hand or listening ear.

Tisha is a graduate of Rhema Bible College and Parkland College, bringing more than 25 years of project management, customer service, and admin experience to Crossroads Counseling Solutions.