Gena Whitson: AAIT Certified Practitioner
Counselor, LCPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
5702 Elaine Dr, Suite 201, Rockford, IL 61108
Let's Connect (779) 230-4902
Life today can be so difficult, anxiety provoking, and just plain depressing! I am here to help support you on your journey to a healthier you. My passion for helping people has led me down the path of specializing in these areas ADHD, ODD, PTSD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and anxiety. The treatment methods I use vary depending on the individual and what goals you are trying to attain. I use several different techniques including: CBT, Client Centered, AAIT, and Relational techniques. I love working with people of all ages and collaborating with my clients to ensure that they are getting the treatment they deserve.
I am a strong believer in making my clients number 1 in each session; keeping current with training and new techniques helps me have a broader knowledge base to work from. My practice is in a safe, secure, nurturing and comfortable environment, making it easier to navigate thru the tough issues that we as a population are facing today with mental health.
I enjoy working with people and feel that I can provide useful information and techniques in a caring nurturing environment. We will work together to find out what helps you the most. This will help you to become the person that you would like to be. Please call today to start your pathway to healing and living your life to its fullest.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Gena Whitson: AAIT Certified Practitioner now - (779) 230-4902
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $100
- Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Email us or call with questions - (779) 230-4902
Gena Whitson: AAIT Certified Practitioner
Counselor, LCPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180006972 Gena Whitson
- In Practice for 20 Years
- License: Wisconsin 10520-125 / 2023
- Attended Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Graduated 2003
Counselor: Gena Whitson
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ ally
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- AAIT (Acceptance and Ingratiation Training)
- Art Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
Location
Nearby Areas
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Gena Whitson: AAIT Certified Practitioner
Counselor, LCPC