About Haven Therapy Practice
Marcia Thorsen, MS LCPC NCC
I moved to Illinois in 2012 and have called the area home ever since. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC #180014823).
I provide therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, with an emphasis on creating a supportive, collaborative, and individualized therapeutic experience. My areas of practice include anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, self-esteem, stress management, life transitions, parenting concerns, neurodiversity, relationship and couples counseling, sexual abuse, spirituality, college and school concerns, and professional or career challenges. I also have experience working with first responders and individuals navigating the unique stressors associated with helping professions.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have a particular interest in helping individuals heal from trauma and difficult life experiences. I believe that counseling is not a one-size-fits-all process. Therapy should be tailored to the unique needs, experiences, strengths, and goals of each individual client. I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches to create a treatment experience that fits the person rather than expecting the person to fit a particular approach.
Above all, I strive to provide a space where clients feel heard, understood, supported, and empowered as they develop greater insight, build effective coping skills, heal from past experiences, and work toward meaningful change in their lives.
Philip Thorsen, PhD
I have been a professor at Lincoln Trail College teaching psychology and sociology classes. I earned my master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University, an additional master’s degree and my doctorate in Social Psychology from Walden University. I have been studying relationships for over 20 years.
I provide consulting services for couples who are trying to improve their relationships by providing insights into relationship dynamics. Applying my research in romantic relationships, I help couples identify communication pitfalls, how trust can be eroded over time, and the importance of emotional intelligence in healthy relationships.
Catie Brannon, Master's Student Intern
Catie Brannon is currently a student intern, working towards the completion of her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Walden University. She is projected to graduate in October 2026. She has a professional background in social services, working for DCS and providing services to families in need through education and resource identification.
Catie has a passion for helping clients build on their strengths, heal and make deep-rooted changes. She does this by taking a specialized approach rooted in research and using a scientifically based approach. She works with children ages 5 and up all the way through adulthood. She provides counseling services for families, couples, children, adolescents, adults, PTSD, grief, anxiety and depression.