Who We Are

We see you, we hear you and we can help.

Gina Johnson MSW, LCSW

Owner, consultant, therapist, speaker, LEGO enthusiast

In 2006, I came out as gay in a small Midwestern town.
Choosing to be true to myself came at a high price – the support of my family and most all of my friends. Within one year, I packed my bags, closed my mental health practice and attempted to start a new life in a new town.

At that time, I could not see the light at the end of the tunnel. I felt lost, hopeless,  powerless and confused. I was in a lot of pain, but I didn’t want to face it or myself.  Instead, I projected my pain onto others and made quite a mess of my life, for a few years.

I finally realized I needed help and support facing myself, the reality of my life and life in general. I started weekly therapy and committed to the process of developing a relationship with myself  – healing, knowing, accepting and being my true self – rather than the self the world wanted me to be.

Through all of this, I’ve learned many things and one of the most important being – we’re programmed by our culture, education, families, friends and media to “perform” life according to strict parameters that prevent us from “being” our true selves.

I am committed to a lifelong path to learn, grow, create and connect. I’m living my life’s purpose and I want other people to experience this too.

I love working with people and teams, seeing them light up with “aha” moments of self-knowledge, learning new psychological skills, discovering their strengths and realizing, “Hey, I am not broken!”

I earned my Masters of Social Work from the University of Illinois and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Throughout my career I have earned many professional accolades, but I’m most proud of the inner work I’ve done and continue to do to better know, accept and be my true self.

When I’m not at blueprint, I’m still engaging in the practices I teach. I also enjoy meditating, stand-up paddle boarding, my animals, taking improv classes, finding new music, and building legos (because play is so important!).

Lindsay Haitz MA, LPC, ACC

Counselor, coach, experience designer, comedy improvisor

This work is a lifelong journey of healing and growth.  My approach to therapy/coaching is to be future-focused on your growth/goals and address the healing that needs to occur along the path forward.  The things that you need to “let go” of (and that are no longer serving you) will inevitably pop-up as we focus on where you want to go and who you want to be. 

For many years, I felt like someone forgot to give me a copy of the “rules” for life.  My goal became to help and understand myself and then support others who felt this way. 

I had a difficult childhood, marked by pain and trauma. When people ask me “where I am from” I am not sure how to answer it because we moved all across the US (i.e. GA, IA, MI, OH, TN, FL, CO, MA).  

I wanted to find a way to be stable, happy and thrive but I had no idea how.  

Life is hard. It’s messy. There are parts of my journey that I am embarrassed about. Some are big. Some small. We all have pieces of ourselves and our life that when we put it down on paper, in black and white, don’t look “good”. 

There are choices I have made that I would go back and do differently now, if I could.  But I can’t.  You might feel this way too. 

So what do we do? How do we reconcile the best that we could do (with the knowledge we had at the time) and what we would do differently now.  

I believe pain is our greatest gift because it shows us the areas that we are out of alignment.  We need to acknowledge the psychic pain we have because it is telling us something. Something that we deep down want to know. 

We could all benefit from a therapist/coach in our lives. I have one!  I am always striving to find creative ways to continue my inner work while making things practical and fun! 

In short, my vision is to help you better know yourself, accept yourself and then be yourself in your life.  I would love to support you on this journey. 

Rachel Jackson Green MSW LSW

Counselor, yoga & meditation teacher

Hi! My name is Rachel. My goal is to journey with you as you grow in increasing your own self-awareness and self-direction to make desired changes, clarity, and self-reliance, personal joy and fulfillment.   I view therapy as an active and collaborative process where we will work together to support you in getting from where you are now to where you want to be.  

For the past few years, I worked as an Accommodation Specialist/Counselor at Disability Resources & Educational Services at UIUC to ensure that all students with visible and/or non-visible disabilities had equal access in the classrooms, student spaces and career opportunities.  I am very comfortable working with individuals with with all types of disabilities (i.e. adhd, ptsd, anxiety, depression) and/or intersecting identities (i.e. gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, race and ethnicity, spirituality, family history, and substance use). 

I believe that you are THE expert on yourself and I hope to serve as a support and resource for you to process and navigate life’s ups and downs.  We’ll work together to overcome the seen and unseen obstacles in your life and find a more balanced way of living.

In 2008, I graduated from UIUC School of Social Work with my Master’s in Social Work and am also a Illinois Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor.  I utilize a trauma-informed, social justice oriented, person-centered approach. I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to process your experiences and work together towards healing and growth. 

I am so happy to be at blueprint and would love to chat with you about your goals/needs for therapy.  A little bit about me personally, I have a teenage son and adult daughter, and a very lovable fur baby named Moose!  I am a yoga and meditation teacher as well and am passionate about integrating the body into the therapeutic process.

Erin Cleveland, MSW LSW

Counselor, life long learner

Throughout my life, I have spent too much time and money trying to change my body and
gain the external validation the media told me I needed to be happy.

What would make me happy was free and that is why media never wanted to sell it to me.

On a journey of mental and emotional healing, I discovered that the happiness, connection, and fulfillment I was looking for could come from within.
My goal is to elevate and improve the human experience by uncovering the distortions we believe about ourselves and our capacity. I hope to identify and break-through any communication barriers you may have with yourself and with others.

If we can communicate fairly and positively with ourselves, then our capacity for happiness and fulfillment is greater than we might think.

Finding the right therapist for you is no small task. Even as a therapist myself, I often feel intimidated by the prospect of it. I want you to know that I value the choice that ever person makes to work with me.

I can’t promise to know everything and I don’t even think that is what makes an impactful therapist. I can promise to do as much work as you do in session and put myself on the line just as much as you will. I will never judge you and I will always sit in the moment whether it is filled with laughter, pride, or tears.

Audra Sanders

Administrative Assistant, Office Manager

Hi! I am one of the individuals who make goodthingz happen at blueprint.

We all need support in our lives in one shape or another. I support blueprint by helping behind the scenes.

I keep thingz organized, up to date, and hold others accountable. I am here to help blueprint expand and grow.

I can be found where support is needed such as events, classes, and in the office. You may even occasionally hear from me.

In my free time, I can be found outside on a beautiful day hiking, biking, or walking my dogs. I also enjoy reading and finding ways to expand myself.