Trauma Therapist in Peoria, IL | Teresa Thompson, LCPC
— Our Approach
Conscious Healing for the Modern World
At Nova Lotus Wellness, mental health care is personal. Healing is not linear, and it is not one-size-fits-all. I believe care should reflect your experiences, goals, strengths, and where you are right now.
Located in Peoria, Illinois, Nova Lotus Wellness provides individualized psychotherapy with a focus on trauma, PTSD, EMDR, and therapy for veterans. Telehealth counseling is also available throughout Illinois.
The goal is not to rush the process or force you into a predetermined path. It is to create space for thoughtful, collaborative care that supports meaningful growth.
— Expert Care
About the Nominate a Hero Program
I am the owner of Nova Lotus Wellness, an EMDR-trained Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and a retired U.S. Army veteran. I earned my master's degree from Bradley University and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II, with additional training in EMDR and trauma-focused care
My clinical work focuses on trauma, single-event PTSD, and complex trauma (C-PTSD). In addition to trauma care, I support individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I am also a retired U.S. Army veteran, which gives me familiarity with military culture while recognizing that every veteran's experience is individual.
Whether you are seeking support for trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, mood concerns, relational dynamics, or difficult experiences that continue to affect your life, my approach begins with understanding you as a person.
— Personalized Care
Choosing Your Path
Healing isn't linear, and it isn't one-size-fits-all. Together, we'll choose an approach that aligns with your goals, capacity, and where you are right now.
At Nova Lotus Wellness, therapy is about thoughtful growth, not rushing the process.
Depending on your needs, treatment may involve trauma-focused psychotherapy, PTSD therapy, EMDR, EMDR Intensive Therapy, or another individualized approach based on what you want to address.
You remain an active participant in decisions about your care.
Psychiatric Care with Layne Stambaugh, PMHNP
Nova Lotus Wellness also connects clients with psychiatric care through Layne Stambaugh, PMHNP, owner of Braintique.
Layne is a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and U.S. Navy veteran. She provides in-person and virtual telepsychiatry with an emphasis on medication management for children and adults.
Psychiatric services with Layne are managed separately from psychotherapy services with me, including separate scheduling and billing procedures. This distinction allows you to choose the exact level of mental health care that fits your needs.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide client-centered, integrative mental health care that honors each individual's unique story. Guided by our team's experience, education, and clinical expertise, we meet clients where they are and tailor treatment to support meaningful growth, healing, and lasting transformation.
Our Vision
We envision a mental health practice where care is collaborative, thoughtful, and deeply personalized. Nova Lotus Wellness strives to be a place where clients feel understood, empowered, and supported through evidence-based therapy and psychiatric care — creating space for clarity, resilience, and intentional change across every stage of life.
— What Guides Us
Our Values
Client-Centered Care
Healing begins with listening. Care is shaped around your goals, strengths, experiences, and what matters to you.
Clinical Excellence
Education, training, professional credentials, evidence-based practices, ongoing learning, and ethical care guide the services provided through Nova Lotus Wellness.
Individualized Treatment
No two people heal in exactly the same way. Treatment is tailored to your needs, pace, goals, and readiness.
Meeting Clients Where They Are
Your starting point matters. Care is approached with compassion, respect, and collaboration rather than pressure or judgment.
Integrated Care
Mental health can involve both emotional and physiological needs. Access to psychotherapy and psychiatric services creates opportunities for care across disciplines when those services are appropriate.
Growth & Transformation
Mental health care can involve more than addressing immediate symptoms. Therapy can also create space for insight, resilience, and meaningful personal change.
Safe & Supportive Environment
Nova Lotus Wellness strives to provide a calm, inclusive, and respectful environment where clients can engage in mental health care at a pace that reflects their needs.
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Take the Next Step
If you are considering psychotherapy for trauma, PTSD, EMDR, or veteran-related concerns, you can learn more about the therapy services available through Nova Lotus Wellness.