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Available both in-person and online
6845 Weaver Road Ste 100 Rockford, IL 61114
I am fascinated with the mind and empowering our sense of purpose to fulfill relationships and experiences. Our life experiences can be a rollercoaster of emotions that throw us into a whirlwind of conflict. I want to guide you through these challenging experiences to help you heal and grow. My experience comes from working in various settings such as inpatient, various mental illnesses, and residential facilities. I hope to help deepen your understanding of yourself with different techniques and therapeutic tools.
Therapy can lead you to a more balanced and successful life. Clients can expect a non-judgmental and accepting environment. A peaceful environment helps build trust between the client and counselor. My goal is to respect you and your boundaries. I will do my very best with all clients to work together on these issues to help you feel more empowered.
Call or Cydney Oakes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (815) 473-8640

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Transformations Counseling PLLC

6845 Weaver Road

Ste 100

Rockford, IL 61114 map

(815) 473-8640
My website
We have beautiful new offices where I offer in-person counseling, as well as virtual sessions.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Cydney Oakes Licensed Professional Counselor
Cydney Oakes
Let's Connect (815) 473-8640
Photo of Cydney Oakes, Counselor, MA, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Transformations Counseling PLLC

6845 Weaver Road

Ste 100

Rockford, IL 61114 map

(815) 473-8640
My website
We have beautiful new offices where I offer in-person counseling, as well as virtual sessions.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Cydney Oakes Licensed Professional Counselor
Cydney Oakes

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Alliance
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • First Health
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Mercy Physician HMO
  • MultiPlan
  • Optum
  • Quartz
  • TRICARE
  • Zelis Healthcare
  • Out of Network
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We have a billing company that handles insurance, so we can focus on providing the best possible care to clients.
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Cydney Oakes
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (815) 473-8640
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We have a billing company that handles insurance, so we can focus on providing the best possible care to clients.
Photo of Cydney Oakes, Counselor, MA, LPC
Cydney Oakes
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (815) 473-8640

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.019027 Cydney Oakes
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Adler University, MA, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from EMDRIA 2024
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I use evidence-based practices most effective for your unique issues and goals. However, the approaches I use most often are Person-Centered, DBT, Gender Affirming, EMDR, and IFS. I aim to get you where you want to be as quickly and effectively as possible.
Photo of Cydney Oakes, Counselor, MA, LPC
Cydney Oakes
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (815) 473-8640
"
I use evidence-based practices most effective for your unique issues and goals. However, the approaches I use most often are Person-Centered, DBT, Gender Affirming, EMDR, and IFS. I aim to get you where you want to be as quickly and effectively as possible.
Photo of Cydney Oakes, Counselor, MA, LPC
Cydney Oakes
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (815) 473-8640

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Behavioral Issues
  • Depression
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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I initially focus on getting to know you and your goals and then identify a practical plan to help you reach your goals as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Photo of Cydney Oakes, Counselor, MA, LPC
Cydney Oakes
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (815) 473-8640
"
I initially focus on getting to know you and your goals and then identify a practical plan to help you reach your goals as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Photo of Cydney Oakes, Counselor, MA, LPC
Cydney Oakes
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (815) 473-8640

4 Endorsements

Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
CounselorEdDCCMHCLCPCCRADC
Cydney has a warm disposition, and another of her strengths is good humor. She is very multiculturally savvy and enjoys working with children, teens, and adults. She is E M D R trained, and effective in treating trauma and other issues.
Transformations Counseling PLLC
Transformations Counseling PLLC
CounselorEdDLCPCNCCCRADC
Cydney is warm and has a great sense of humor. She is good at working with couples and families who struggle with communication and boundaries. She is easy to talk to and helps clients get results quickly toward living their best life.
Ashley Baylor
Ashley Baylor
CounselorMALCPC
If you want a therapist who has great knowledge, cares deeply, and will make you laugh, Cydney is your gal! She has seen so many clients meet and exceed their goals and I enjoy getting to work with her.
Leila B Nelson
Leila B Nelson
CounselorMALCPCCCMHC
Cydney is empathic with an amazing sense of humor. Her clients love her, and she does excellent work. Her peers in the office also enjoy her presence because she is truly one of a kind.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Adlerian
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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In addition to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I am also a big fan of using EMDR for trauma and anxiety as well as Internal Family Systems.
Photo of Cydney Oakes, Counselor, MA, LPC
Cydney Oakes
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (815) 473-8640
"
In addition to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I am also a big fan of using EMDR for trauma and anxiety as well as Internal Family Systems.
Photo of Cydney Oakes, Counselor, MA, LPC
Cydney Oakes
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (815) 473-8640

Location

Primary Location

Transformations Counseling PLLC

6845 Weaver Road

Ste 100

Rockford, IL 61114

(815) 473-8640
"
We have beautiful new offices where I offer in-person counseling, as well as virtual sessions.
Photo of Cydney Oakes, Counselor, MA, LPC
Cydney Oakes
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (815) 473-8640
"
We have beautiful new offices where I offer in-person counseling, as well as virtual sessions.
Photo of Cydney Oakes, Counselor, MA, LPC
Cydney Oakes
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (815) 473-8640