I founded my private practice on the principle of helping others create the life that they want. Often times that means resolving past trauma or issues that stand in our way. Change can be a difficult process, but with someone who understands how change occurs and the pitfalls that can hinder change it is possible. Every one deserves to be the person they want and I am here to help you on your journey of change and healing.

The past few months have many feeling down, depressed, or hopeless. Maybe you're noticing an increase in anxiety, and don't know where to start. I know what that feels like, and I'm here for you. You CAN face these life challenges; whatever the cause-with the help of someone who can guide and support you through the process of finding your healthy balance. As a professional counselor, I provide a judgement free environment where we can work together to achieve this.

Are you feeling on edge, numb, or “spaced out"? Are you easily startled, irritable, angry or full of rage? Do you have nightmares or intrusive thoughts that disrupt your life? Do you have tense muscles, digestion issues, or chronic pain? Have you been hurt by someone you love, or even a stranger, and feel unable to move on? These are all symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder and can go away with proper treatment.

Are you looking for a therapist that you can easily relate to and is easy to talk with? I am that therapist. Having overcome much adversity in my own life, I have the capacity to truly understand clients. I offer individual, child, couples,family, pastoral, and group counseling. The techniques I use in therapy are evidence-based. These include: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.

Christian counseling by doctorate-level psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in helping hundreds of angry, depressed, and anxious clients ABIDE in Jesus-the-Vine and ABOUND in the fruit of the Spirit. If you want to experience love, joy, and peace as the daily norm, no matter what set of hardships your suffer, visit ScottLownsdale.org and see if the Abide and Abound approach to therapy is a good fit for YOU!

*Weekday afternoon appts. available* I believe people want to be healthy and live a fulfilling life. At times the ways we attempt to pursue our ideal lives keep us stuck in anxiety, depression, conflict or other issues. This year has been particularly challenging, we have encountered many unforeseen obstacles. In therapy I support individuals, families and romantic partners to identify ways to pursue the lives they want and deserve to live. I generally see clients over 10 years old, however will consider younger clients on a case by case basis. I am particularly passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals and their loved ones.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience which include counseling for individuals, couples, families, and adolescent in the Rockford and surrounding areas. I received my Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois ten years after being widowed with five children at home. I am certified in gereatric counseling and EMDR. I specialize in bereavement both for couples, families, and individuals.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing in the Rockford, IL and Beloit, WI areas for 20 years. My approach with providing services to adolescents, adults, couples and families is relaxed, compassionate and non-judgmental. I have many years of experience assisting individuals feeling troubled with anxiety, depression, grief & loss, anger & irritability, relationship problems, problems faced within a blended family and traumatic experiences. For several years I have provided group therapy for individuals struggling with social anxiety and for women struggling with anger.

We are all living through uncertain times. The stress and anxiety of a global pandemic, the difficult political climate, and the ever present social issues have you on edge and you don’t know how to manage this new normal. You have so many questions and seemingly no answers. Will this ever end? How do I handle these negative emotions? How do I deal with my family during this time? Will we ever get back to normal? These are all normal questions during these times. While there aren't easy answers to these questions, they are important to process through.

I strive to provide an environment for clients that is free of judgment in which clients feel safe to explore any issue that they are facing. My core belief is that all people have an innate ability and drive to achieve an overall state of happiness, comfort, and satisfaction with their lives. When given the tools that they need to move forward towards these goals, people will achieve the fulfillment that they have been hoping for. I will work with clients to identify any obstacles to personal fulfillment and incorporate evidence-based treatment techniques in order to overcome these barriers.

Oftentimes, life can get the better of us. Finding out how to handle stressful situations and learning how to redefine oneself is a journey of self-exploration. My mission is to help you; I do this by meeting you where you are at physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Together, we will explore where you are and where you want to be. We will make a plan and work toward your goals at your pace.

I love my work: helping individuals and couples solve problems, grow and flourish. We grow by learning mastery; to me this means being competent in dealing with yourself and the outside world. I help clients do this by gaining self-knowledge and learning the skills necessary to be empowered to reach their goals and improve their most important relationships. Since starting my practice in 1983 I have been dedicated to helping clients achieve mastery. I take a very active role, and do "what works" for each client, using a variety of treatment approaches.

Everyone brings beauty & meaning to the world, but some people have trouble discovering it. I work with children, pre-teens, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Frequent mental health challenges for clients that I often work with include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, shame, stress, pornography addiction, & boundaries. I enjoy helping with parent-child interactions and communication & empowering clients to make positive changes. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & pull from many different, creative tools from a variety of theoretical orientations. I also offer Christian counseling.

TELEHEALTH SERVICES are NOW AVAILABLE with all clinicians at Restore Counseling & Recovery. We will work with you to set up the needed software. For over 25 years, I have committed my work to healing the personal and relational damage caused by substance abuse and addiction, emotional disorders, and relational discord. I draw on multiple treatment approaches - particularly systems theory, relapse prevention training, cognitive-affective-behavioral theory, and brief solution-focused theory - in restoring one's dignity and worth.

I have had the privilege of working with many different populations in many different settings. I have worked with toddlers, adolescents, teens, adults, and the elderly. I have worked in school settings, case management, the foster care system, and substance/mental health.

My clients typically struggle with addictions, anger, and experience difficulties in relating to loved ones. I focus on the child-parent relationship with both children and adults who have had adverse life experiences.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. I have completed trainings pertaining to Theraplay, play therapy, anxiety, depression, trauma, Brainspotting, ADHD, and suicide prevention. I am a mom of three children and was a foster parent for several years. My training as well as my life experiences help me to better relate to my clients and what they may be going through. I really enjoy working with people of all ages, and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have been described as genuine, empathetic, caring, and very easy to talk to. I look forward to meeting you!

Needing to make changes? Psychotherapy is an opportunity to look at your deepest fears and face them with the support of an experienced and trusted therapist. I am committed to work with you and support you through a style that is relational, compassionate and challenging.

Life is not always a smooth path. At time, life presents personal challenges and uncertainty that can make it difficult to see clearly through the storm. Seeking assistance is an effective strategy for conquering adverse circumstances and overcoming obstacles that make life difficult. Everyone deserves to enjoy their life to its fullest and realize their dreams can become reality. My goal is improve my client's lives, develop better coping skills, reduce symptoms of mental illness, and cope with various challenges.

Sometimes in our lives we have experiences that lead us to feel unsettled, overwhelmed, disconnected or maybe just stuck. During those times, I help my clients by offering acceptance, validation and a safe space, where clients feel they have a voice. I offer a calm and warm presence, and use a person-centered and strengths-based approach to help clients find their inner resiliency. So often in life we move too fast and forget to prioritize self care and it is my goal to create a space that is inclusive and intersectional, allowing all clients to put themselves first, feel safe and to be their authentic self.