We are very excited to announce that Dillan Krupa, MA has joined our practice!

Dillon’s interest in the mental health field emerged from the intersection of his curiost about human behavior and his love of art and creativity. Through his own experience with creative expression, he discovered new ways to explore his emotions, work through personal challenges, and develop insights that had previously felt out of reach. These experiences deepened his curiosity about the ways people can improve their mental health and inspired him to share the benefits of these approaches with others. His personal experiences with therapy, along with his ongoing exploration of creative and emotional expression, helped shape his commitment to effective, compassionate mental health care.

After studying psychology at Carthage College, Dillong gained experience in a variety of settings, including schools, day treatment programs, hospital-based inpatient care, and after school programs, while earning his master’s degree in clinical psychology from Capella University. Since then, he has enjoyed working with diverse populations to explore life’s challenges and help clients develop healthier, more balanced, and fulfilling lives. He works with clients of all ages, including children and adolescents. Dillon uses a person-centred approach, integrating Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based interventions, trauma informed. Clients appreciate his patience, insights and humor in their therapeutic interactions with him.

Outside the office, Dillon enjoys staying active with friends and family through softball, golf, pickleball, and other activities that bring people together. He also enjoys creating and studying art across a variety of media, reading fiction, spending time with animals, and watching sports with friends and family.

Dillon is currently working toward independent clinical licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) under the supervision of a licensed therapist.

Let’s talk about something that’s been a bit of a heavy topic for way too long—therapy. I know, I know, there’s this old, stubborn stigma that makes it feel like reaching out for help with our mental health is something to be ashamed of. But honestly, that’s such a shame because we humans? We’re wired for connection. We need each other, like, deep in our bones, to get through life’s ups and downs.

Still, somehow, society has convinced so many of us that we should go it alone. Like, if we just hide our struggles—our pain, our messy emotions, all the stuff that keeps us from feeling truly happy—we’re being strong. But let’s be real: that’s not strength. That’s just pretending, and it doesn’t make the hard stuff disappear. We’re human, not superheroes! Having emotions isn’t a flaw—it’s what makes us, us.

Here’s the thing: when we shove our feelings down, they don’t just vanish. They build up, like toxic gunk, and over time, that can really mess with our wellbeing—and even spill over onto the people we love. But talking to a therapist? It’s like opening a window to let all that heavy stuff out so it doesn’t drag us down. Therapy gives us a safe space to dig into the messy parts of ourselves, to figure out what’s really going on inside. Sometimes, we even uncover old hurts we didn’t realize were dimming our light—and that’s when the healing starts.

There’s nothing wrong with having emotions, and there’s definitely nothing wrong with asking for help to navigate them. Honestly, it takes a lot of guts to say, “I need support,” and I think that’s something pretty amazing. So, let’s ditch the shame and embrace the fact that we’re all in this together, okay?