Welcome to Mental Health Counseling
The Mental Health Counseling program at Promise Healthcare is a Behavioral Health Integrated model coordinating with psychiatric and medical providers. All counseling providers follow the principles of patient-centered care.
Diverse Mental Health and Wellness Services
We offer a wide range of mental health services to meet your needs:
- Individual Counseling: One-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist to address personal issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress.
- Group Therapy: Support groups led by trained counselors for those dealing with similar issues, promoting mutual support and shared experiences.
- Family Therapy: Counseling sessions aimed at improving communication and resolving family conflicts.
- Intervention: Immediate support for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
- Substance Abuse Counseling: Specialized therapy for those struggling with addiction and substance abuse.
Meet Our Team
Our team of compassionate and experienced mental health professionals includes:
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
- Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs)
- Psychiatrists
- Marriage and Family Therapists
LGBTQ+ and Trauma-Informed Care
At Promise Healthcare, we adhere to the following guiding principles to provide the best care for our LGBTQ+ clients and those who have experienced trauma:
- Safety: We create a safe environment for all clients, ensuring that both physical and emotional safety are prioritized.
- Trustworthiness and Transparency: We build trust through transparency in our procedures and decisions, fostering an environment where clients feel respected and informed.
- Collaboration: We work collaboratively with our clients, recognizing the importance of mutual decision-making and shared responsibility in the therapeutic process.
- Empowerment: We empower our clients by supporting their autonomy, building on their strengths, and fostering a sense of control over their own lives.
Cultural Awareness: We provide culturally sensitive care that respects and acknowledges the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our clients.
Mental Wellness Providers
Job Position: Behavioral Health Director
Job Position: Psychiatrist
Job Position: Psychiatrist
Job Position: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job Position: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job Position: Mental Health Counselor
Job Position: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job Position: Mental Health Counselor
James Hamilton
LCPC
Behavioral Health Director
Jim received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Illinois University.
His areas of clinical interest include Trauma-Informed Care, LGBTQ+ Culture Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Practice.
Jim has been a behavioral health provider for over 20 years. He finds value in his work by providing access to care for underserved populations. He encourages all his patients by letting them know that change is possible.
Jim is married and has one adult son and two rescue cats. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, traveling, Chicago and Illinois sports.
He also volunteers with Community Equity and Diversity, programs that improve access to social services.
Hayng Sung Yang
MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Yang attended Chonnam National Medical School in Korea and completed his Internship at Cook County Hospital.
He was a Resident in Psychiatry at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke Hospital. Dr. Yang’s areas of clinical interest include bipolar disorder, depression, mood disorder, psychosis, and PTSD.
He has been a behavioral health provider since 1977.
Dr. Yang feels accomplished when his patients have improved, are doing well, and are able to seek employment.
He cannot achieve this success without the cooperation of his patients. He likes to have effective communication with his patients, and he encourages them to stop using drugs, to quit smoking, to limit alcohol intake and to exercise.
In his free time, Dr. Yang enjoys reading, golf, and seeing his grandchildren.
You might also find him volunteering at a homeless shelter, alcohol or drug rehab program, an emergency shelter for mentally ill people, or at the community mental health center.
Feiteng Su
MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Su attended Second Military Medical School in Shanghai, P. R. China, and Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. He completed his residency training at the University of Illinois at Chicago and has been a provider for over 20 years.
Dr. Su specializes in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. He is excited to help people regain control of their lives.
He encourages every patient to follow medical advice, to keep appointments, to take medications and to take an active role in their journey. He wants patients to know he is here to help whenever they need him.
Dr. Su is very family-oriented and is married with two adult children. In his free time, he enjoys shopping, exercising, and collecting stamps and coins.
He likes to serve the community by supporting the Community Resource Center.
Tiffany Johnson-Bey
MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Tiffany completed her education at Walden University and is excited to begin her career with Promise Healthcare as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Tiffany is a dedicated mental health professional who is committed to helping others improve their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. She strongly encourages her patients to prioritize their health by getting regular check-ups, exercising, and maintaining a healthy diet, while avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
Tiffany firmly believes that these choices can have a positive impact on overall health.
In her free time, Tiffany enjoys traveling and exploring nature. She is also passionate about supporting youth programs and believes that positive mentors are essential for the well-being of young people.
Despite being a mother of seven children, two grandchildren, and a dog, Tiffany was able to successfully juggle her family responsibilities with her education. She completed each of her degrees on time without taking any breaks.
Megan Leech
PMHNP, CNM
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Megan Leech sees patients six and up and will practice at Promise Healthcare-Rantoul on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and the Promise Healthcare-Urbana locations on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Megan completed her studies at Frontier Nursing University.
She has been practicing as a provider for four years.
In addition to being a mental health psychiatric nurse practitioner, she is also a certified nurse midwife.
Megan loves all aspects of mental health, especially pediatrics, and helping women with perinatal and postpartum mental health issues.
She emphasizes patients should "Be Kind to their Mind! Mental Healthcare is important to every aspect of our lives."
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her sons, jogging (Megan has run two full marathons), and traveling to the Caribbean.
Megan believes in the Red Cross's work and believes donating blood is very important.
Phelicia Puryear
MSW, LSW
Mental Health Counselor
Phelicia completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at Southern Illinois University and then her master’s degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Phelicia also spent time as an intern at the STRIDES shelter in Champaign.
Phelicia is very passionate about mental health.
She is incredibly passionate about assisting in the destigmatization of mental health in our minority communities. This will help encourage patients to seek treatment.
Phelicia has been in the mental health field for 11 years but is a new therapy provider. She believes there needs to be a holistic approach to healthcare, treating the mind, body, and soul.
Phelicia has two children and a one-year-old pit bull puppy.
She enjoys Marvel movies, reading, watching crime and medical TV, spending time with her children, and working in some self-care time when possible.
She is very passionate about activities and programming
that encourage positive influences on the youth, i.e., Boy Scouts, youth sports (First String), etc.
Jessica Mandrell
MSN, PMHNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Jessica received her education from Richland Community College, Indiana Wesleyan, and Walden University. She has worked in healthcare for over fifteen years.
Jessica sees patients aged 5 & up.
Jessica is passionate about learning about each patient and providing personal, individualized, holistic care. Working together with the patient, Jessica believes they can collaboratively set treatment goals and support growth toward attaining improved mental health and greater quality of life.
During her free time, Jessica loves practicing yoga, reading, hiking, exploring museums, watching true crime documentaries, and playing with her kids. “We love going to visit the Most Magical Place on Earth.”
A fun fact about Jessica is that she went to Australia during her undergrad education for an International Scholars Program, where she learned about women's healthcare services and the universal healthcare program—and went skydiving!
Anna Spencer
LSW
Mental Health Counselor
Anna completed her undergraduate studies at Florida State University and then completed her master’s degree at the University of Illinois.
In her free time Anna enjoys spending time with her cat, Winslow, spending time in nature and she enjoys cooking.
In addition to cooking Anna is also a painter and sees the potential of incorporating her art into her career.
Schedule an Appointment
Call us at (217)403-5433 or use our Request Appointment to schedule an initial consultation.