Personal Counseling Services

Personal Counseling Services is a Springfield, Illinois counseling practice offering outpatient addiction treatment, mental health care and dual diagnosis support for individuals and couples, families and groups.

Founded in 1991 by Vicki Vandeveer, the practice provides intensive outpatient and general outpatient services using approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and 12 step facilitation.

Their mission centers on tailored, compassionate counseling that meets clients where they are with flexible formats designed to fit real life recovery needs.

Addiction Care and DUI Classes

Outpatient addiction care is a cornerstone of Personal Counseling Services, with options ranging from IOP to standard outpatient counseling and aftercare support.

The team also provides alcohol and drug assessments and DUI evaluations, DUI classes and driver risk education for clients navigating court related requirements.

Sessions blend evidence based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, rational behavior therapy and brief intervention with relapse prevention planning and co-occurring disorder treatment.

Clients receive individualized attention in a private office setting, with a professional endorsement that highlights Vicki Vandeveer's compassion and wisdom.

Animal Assisted Therapy

The practice stands out for its experiential offerings including sessions with Maisie, a registered therapy dog and dedicated equine assisted therapy.

These approaches support stress relief and coping skills, self awareness and problem solving in a calming, hands on format that complements traditional talk therapy.

Getting Connected

Services are delivered in person at the Farragut Drive office, by phone or online with Spanish language sessions available upon request and an ADA compliant facility.

Personal Counseling Services accepts private insurance including BlueCross BlueShield, along with self pay options such as cash and check, HSA and major credit cards.