Our Story

Our mission is centered on fostering personal growth and flourishing. I firmly believe in the nurture of oneself. Seeking support means embracing vulnerability. You've taken that bold step even if it doesn't feel like it. Have you ever found yourself stuck in repetitive relationship patterns that leave you feeling lost and disheartened? Life's challenges can often feel heavy, burdening us with a weight that feels overwhelming. However, you don't have to face these struggles alone. It's my privilege to journey alongside you and provide a dedicated space without judgement. I work from an active framework to not only be an empathetic ear, but also to equip you with practical coping strategies, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and work with you to help you reach a more healed, bloomed version of yourself.

At Plant and Bloom Counseling, we provide counseling services for a variety of mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Depression
Anxiety
Relationship difficulties
Life transitions
Difficulties with self-esteem
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Professional/career issues
College/graduate school issues
Stress management
ADHD
Spirituality and faith
Grief, loss, or bereavement

Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards blooming into a more healed version of yourself. Fill out the contact form below to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

About Our Therapist

I'm happy you're here! As a fully licensed therapist, I am dedicated to serving individuals residing in Illinois and Tennessee. With over 9 years of experience in the field of mental health, I have extensive experience in working with those struggling with trauma, depression, relationship anxiety, and life transitions. I have worked in private practice settings, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and community mental health agencies. I graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelors in Psychology and Northwestern University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

I believe it is a privilege to sit with someone's deepest and darkest. I create a safe space for my clients to be their authentic selves while we work through what life and past experiences have dealt. In my personal time, I enjoy spending time with family, friends, and my dog, Pepper.

I wholeheartedly invite you to fill out the contact form below to set up a complimentary 15-minute consultation with me. This will provide an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have and determine if I am the right fit for addressing your therapeutic needs.

-Tiarra Faulkner MA LCPC, LPC-MHSP, NCC