Healing Starts from Within

Holistic, trauma-informed counseling to help you navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.

Welcome to Deep Divers Counseling, where healing is a journey, and transformation is possible. Whether you’re facing emotional challenges, struggling with trauma, or seeking support for life’s transitions, we are here to provide a safe, compassionate, and holistic approach to healing.

Our Counseling Services

At Deep Divers Counseling, we offer a variety of personalized therapy services designed to help you understand your emotions, release past trauma, and build resilience for the future.

Trauma & PTSD Therapy

Our Trauma & PTSD Therapy services offer compassionate support for individuals dealing with the effects of trauma. We use evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR to help you process past experiences and manage symptoms. Our therapists create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing, empowering you to regain control and find peace. Each therapy plan is personalized to your unique needs, supporting your journey toward emotional well-being.

Anxiety & Depression Treatment

Our Anxiety & Depression Treatment services offer personalized therapy to help manage and overcome emotional struggles. Using approaches like CBT and mindfulness, we address negative thought patterns and build healthier coping skills. Our therapists provide a safe, supportive space for healing and self-discovery. We're here to help you regain balance and improve your mental well-being.

Life Transitions & Emotional Healing

We offer a compassionate space for emotional healing, empowering clients to process challenges and rebuild their emotional well-being. Our approach fosters personal growth, guiding clients towards a positive future. Let us help you transform difficulties into opportunities for lasting change.

About Deep Divers Counseling

Helping You Heal, One Step at a Time


At Deep Divers Counseling, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy, client-centered services to help individuals overcome life’s challenges. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship problems, parenting concerns, or major life transitions, we offer a safe and supportive environment where healing can begin.

Owned by Carmen Turner-Schott, MSW, LCSW, LISW
Certified Trauma Specialist with over 25 years of experience
Holistic approach integrating mindfulness, grounding, breathwork, and play therapy

Serving clients in-person in Illinois | Online Telehealth for Illinois and Ohio

Meet Your Therapist

Carmen Turner-Schott, MSW, LCSW, LISW, is the founder of Deep Divers Counseling PLCC. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, board-certified in Illinois and Ohio. She has over 25 years of dedicated service to the United States Air Force working with military families, veterans, sexual assault survivors, children, teens, and couples. She has worked in the mental health field since 1997.

Carmen received a Master of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1999. A Certified Trauma Specialist, Carmen is passionate about helping individuals understand how the mind can assist in deep healing.

She has specialized training in various healing modalities and techniques to support trauma recovery. Her expertise includes understanding the psychological effects of trauma on the brain and its impact on emotions, the physical body, and mental processes.

Our mission:

To help individuals break free from emotional struggles, rediscover their inner strength, and cultivate a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Play Therapy & Children’s Services

At Deep Divers Counseling, we recognize that children experience and express their thoughts, emotions, and traumas in ways that are very different from adults. Our Play Therapy & Children’s Services are designed to meet children where they are using the language of play to help them heal, grow, and thrive

Sandtray Therapy

A powerful expressive tool that allows children to create miniature worlds using figurines and sand, helping them process complex emotions and life events in a non-verbal way.

Sandplay Therapy

A Jungian-based, non-directive approach that taps into the unconscious mind and helps children access deep healing and transformation through symbolic expression.

AutPlay Therapy

Specifically tailored for neurodiverse children, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and other developmental differences. This integrated model combines play and behavioral therapy to build social skills, emotional regulation, and family connection.

Art Therapy

Encourages children to express their inner world through drawing, painting, and creative exploration enhancing emotional insight, self-esteem, and communication.

Why Choose Deep Divers Counseling?

A Safe, Supportive, and Transformative Experience

Choosing the right therapist is an important decision. At Deep Divers Counseling, we offer:

  • Personalized Care: Every client receives a customized treatment plan tailored to their needs.

  • Expertise in Trauma & Healing: Over 25 years of experience helping individuals overcome emotional struggles.

  • Holistic & Evidence-Based Methods: Integrating traditional therapy with mindfulness, grounding, breathwork, and play therapy.

  • Safe & Judgment-Free Space: You will be heard, supported, and respected.

  • Convenient Online & In-Person Sessions: Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle.

Testimonials

  • Carmen’s approach to trauma healing changed my life. Her compassionate support and holistic techniques helped me feel safe and empowered.

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    Sarah T.

  • I struggled with anxiety for years, and Carmen’s mindfulness practices truly helped me regain balance and confidence.

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    Mark R.

  • Carmen is an incredible therapy From the moment I started sessions with her, I felt heard, understood, and supported. She helped me navigate past trauma and gave me tools to manage my anxiety. I can confidently say I am in a much better place now, thanks to her compassionate guidancest. .

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    Sarah W.

  • As a military spouse, I felt lost with the constant relocations and life transitions. Carmen not only understands the military lifestyle but also provided me with strategies to cope with change and stress. She’s a true blessing to those of us in this community.

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    Emily R.

  • Carmen’s holistic approach to therapy has helped me heal on all levels—mind, body, and spirit. She incorporates techniques that go beyond traditional talk therapy, which has made a huge difference in my progress. I leave each session feeling empowered and stronger.
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    Daniel H.

  • From the first session, I knew Carmen was different. She listens without judgment and provides actionable steps to improve my mental health. Her warmth and expertise make every session meaningful. I cannot recommend her enough!

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    Jessica P.

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