Finding the healthy way to get
better, together.

Mary Carrara-Hay has counseled people from all over Champaign county for more than 20 years. After graduating with her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois, Mary began her career at the Christian Counseling Center in 1996. In 2000, Mary founded Crossroads Counseling Services in Mahomet, IL.

Operating primarily via a referral system consisting of central Illinois doctors, pastors, and by word of mouth, Mary quickly earned a reputation for solving difficult to diagnose problems. She has become a go-to therapist for those seeking counseling for anxiety, eating disorders, or grief. To do so, she combines treatment methods such as cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and psychoanalysis. This allows her to identify both mental issues and any related physical health issues. Feeling better begins with proper treatment of the body and the mind, not one over the other.

Sam has been with Crossroads for seven years and is now Crossroads’ telehealth therapist. Bringing you therapy from the frozen tundra of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Sam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Illinois. She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from Mount Mary University and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Sam is a trauma-inform therapist that exhibits a natural sense of compassion and empathy, and she is passionate about helping individuals instill positive change in their lives. Fundamentally putting the client first, Sam’s approach focuses on client growth. To do so, she combines treatment methods such as person-center therapy, cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, solutions-focused therapy, and psychoanalysis.

Kathy Maxwell is a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Illinois. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor’s in Community Health and the University of Illinois at Chicago with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy in 2006.

Kathy previously worked for 12 years at the Stone Mental Health Center at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago where she was able to work with clients to help them develop and practice vocational, life, and coping skills. Kathy’s objective of treatment is to look at a person as a whole and then tailor activities and routines to improve performance in their daily life. The goal is to re-engage clients into their desired roles and routines while finding meaningful and effective methods to manage symptoms and other limitations.

Emily Willard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois. She graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana with a Bachelor of Arts in 2004 and a Master of Social Work in 2006. She has worked with children and adolescents from the ages of 5 to 19 years old as a school social worker for almost 20 years.

Emily has worked side by side with parents to help support their children as they navigate trauma, family changes, mental health crises, substance abuse, and behavioral or academic concerns at school. She is a strong advocate for children and families and believes in a collaborative approach to create lasting and meaningful change. By utilizing her training and experience, Emily aims to meet clients where they are, to help them identify their strengths, and to build on those strengths to overcome the obstacles or struggles they are facing.

Tisha is our office manager! Whether you need assistance scheduling an appointment or navigating a bill, Tisha is ready to lend a helping hand or listening ear.

Tisha is a graduate of Rhema Bible College and Parkland College, bringing more than 25 years of project management, customer service, and admin experience to Crossroads Counseling Solutions.