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Photo of Cindy A Stear - Connections Therapy Center, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS, Psychologist
Connections Therapy Center
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS
Photo of Cindy A Stear - Connections Therapy Center, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS, Psychologist

Connections Therapy Center

Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
1047 Cannell Court, Rockton, IL 61072
Photo of Cindy A Stear - Connections Therapy Center, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS, Psychologist
Dr. Stear offers 30 years experience compassionately serving children, adolescents, adults and families. Receive expert assistance solving anxiety, depression, relationship issues, medical concerns, as well as the full range of treatment needs. Hypnosis, play therapy, executive coaching, psychological testing, and life style wellness coaching are available in addition to individualized therapy. Additionally, she has built a play therapy, art therapy and yoga space at the office. Meditation practice, yoga classes, pet therapy, & support groups are all available. It is Dr. Stear's highest honor to serve you and your loved ones.
Dr. Stear combines scientific treatment with the art of individualized intervention to help you become your best you, achieve your goals, and find a happy life. As a scientist-practitioner, her treatment is evidence-based. She has 30 years experience, is up to date on current research, and earned a Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (2021).
Dr. Stear is a trusted, professional, ethical psychologist. Call today for help along your life path.
Take the first step to help. Call or Connections Therapy Center now - (815) 270-5292 x100

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Connections Therapy Center

1047 Cannell Court

Rockton, IL 61072

(815) 270-5292 x100
We are open. Please stay home if you are ill or have been exposed to anything contagious. Telepsychology is available- call for details.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Photo of Cindy A Stear - Connections Therapy Center, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS, Psychologist

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Connections Therapy Center

1047 Cannell Court

Rockton, IL 61072

(815) 270-5292 x100
We are open. Please stay home if you are ill or have been exposed to anything contagious. Telepsychology is available- call for details.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Alliance
  • Alliant
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Dean Health
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Health Alliance
  • TRICARE
  • Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (815) 270-5292 x100
Photo of Cindy A Stear - Connections Therapy Center, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS, Psychologist
Connections Therapy Center
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (815) 270-5292 x100
Photo of Cindy A Stear - Connections Therapy Center, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS, Psychologist
Connections Therapy Center
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS

Qualifications

    Psychologist: Cindy A Stear

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 071005359 Cindy A Stear
  • In Practice for 29 Years
  • Degree/Diploma from Nova Southeastern University Doctor of Psychology / 1995
  • Attended Fairleigh Dickinson University, Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology, Graduated 2021
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IL & LA Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PsyPact Pending for telehealth to AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WA, WI, WY; PsyD in Clinical Psychology, MS in Clinical Psychopharmacology, Hypnosis.
or call with questions - (815) 270-5292 x100
Photo of Cindy A Stear - Connections Therapy Center, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS, Psychologist
Connections Therapy Center
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS
"
IL & LA Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PsyPact Pending for telehealth to AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WA, WI, WY; PsyD in Clinical Psychology, MS in Clinical Psychopharmacology, Hypnosis.
or call with questions - (815) 270-5292 x100
Photo of Cindy A Stear - Connections Therapy Center, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS, Psychologist
Connections Therapy Center
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Grief
  • Hypnosis for Quitting Smoking, Weight Loss, & More
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
  • Yoga, Meditation classes/groups
Do these issues align with your needs? or (815) 270-5292 x100
Photo of Cindy A Stear - Connections Therapy Center, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS, Psychologist
Connections Therapy Center
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (815) 270-5292 x100
Photo of Cindy A Stear - Connections Therapy Center, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS, Psychologist
Connections Therapy Center
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS

Endorsement

Dr. Araceli Cabarcas
Dr. Araceli Cabarcas
PsychologistPsyDMSCP
Dr. Stear is a well respected provider. She is thorough in assessing symptoms, compassionate in her approach, and has a genuine, empathic style with clients.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Eclectic
  • Expressive Arts
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mind-Body-Spirit: Yoga, Meditation, Hypnosis
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Sandplay
  • Traditional Science-Based Therapy Individualized
  • Trauma Focused
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I use science based treatment individualized to each client that incorporates mental, physical, social, environmental, cultural, and spiritual components of the unique person.
or call with questions - (815) 270-5292 x100
Photo of Cindy A Stear - Connections Therapy Center, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS, Psychologist
Connections Therapy Center
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS
"
I use science based treatment individualized to each client that incorporates mental, physical, social, environmental, cultural, and spiritual components of the unique person.
or call with questions - (815) 270-5292 x100
Photo of Cindy A Stear - Connections Therapy Center, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS, Psychologist
Connections Therapy Center
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Connections Therapy Center

1047 Cannell Court

Rockton, IL 61072

(815) 270-5292 x100
"
We are open. Please stay home if you are ill or have been exposed to anything contagious. Telepsychology is available- call for details.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (815) 270-5292 x100
Photo of Cindy A Stear - Connections Therapy Center, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS, Psychologist
Connections Therapy Center
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS
"
We are open. Please stay home if you are ill or have been exposed to anything contagious. Telepsychology is available- call for details.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (815) 270-5292 x100
Photo of Cindy A Stear - Connections Therapy Center, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS, Psychologist
Connections Therapy Center
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS