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.

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.

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.

You’re feeling stuck, unhappy with where your life is, afraid to make the next decision, or afraid that you’ve already made the wrong decision. You fight with the inner voice of doubt and anxiety every day and don’t know where to turn. You may look like you have it all together to anyone looking at your life from the outside, but you don’t feel successful. Covid-19 has changed all of the rules, and who knows what the world will look like when this is all over. You aren't sure what you need to do, but you know that everything you have done so far hasn't worked.

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.

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.

Are you looking for a therapist that you can easily relate to? Someone who 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.

Choosing to start Individual therapy is a brave decision that can help you address depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral, self-esteem, life transition, and relationship issues. In my practice, I help individuals recognize and more effectively manage difficult thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that they can pursue growth and create a more fulfilling, meaningful life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 24 years experience in working with individuals, youth, and couples. Through various intervention strategies, I help individuals work through unresolved issues, poor communication, or broken trust of others, toward conflict resolution. I assist in helping people to understand that there is always a positive to every negative, and that everyone has a capacity for growth.

It's exhausting and frustrating when every day seems like a struggle. You have zero energy, you're exhausted, worried and you can't sleep at night. You've tried everything, you want to feel better in the worst way, but just can't seem to get there and you wonder if things will ever change.

I understand that taking the first step in seeking help can be intimidating, and I want you to feel as comfortable as possible by providing a safe, calm, non-judgmental, and confidential atmosphere for us to talk, reflect, laugh, and process. I want to work with you to find solutions that will benefit you in the struggles you're facing, and find tools that will help you for the long term. Parenting, career decisions, and relationship struggles are certainly challenging, but I have helped many people work through these situations and come out feeling more empowered and confident in handling them.

My focus is to help my clients to set goals for self-improvement by identifying their strengths, weaknesses or challenges that may prevent self-growth. As a facilitator on your journey of healing, I will guide you on a path to help you face challenges with confidence. I specialize in creating personalized plans and providing tools to guide you forward and to achieve your desired goals.

I am passionate about working with clients who are impacted by substance use and mood disorders. I believe in taking a holistic approach to counseling. Understanding how the mind and body work together to impact physical and mental health as part of recovery, is a key component of the work I do with clients. As well as, identifying how our thoughts impact our feelings and behaviors. I believe in collaborating with clients on their recovery journey in order to help you discover your best self.

Welcome to Bridgelight Counseling! It is my hope to come along side you in your journey and assist you in reaching your goals. I started Bridgelight with the purpose of providing affordable, compassionate, and effective counseling. I grew up in Illinois, and earned my master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois. I have experience working in schools, community mental health centers, private practice, and ministry settings. I am committed to continue to pursue greater knowledge and deeper experience in order to better serve the hurting around me.

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to experience less anxiety? How about wanting to process through depressive symptoms. Maybe there just feels like a roadblock in life you cannot get around and having a new perspective would be beneficial. Have you thought about just feeling less stressed in general? Should you answer yes to any of these questions, or have at least thought about them, maybe now is the time to make a change for the better in your life and begin the therapeutic journey. Because my practice is online, I am only able to accept clients that are Teen to Adults.

Are you anxious? Depressed? Unfulfilled and unhappy, but not sure how to make positive life changes? Working from a Feminist-Holistic framework, I provide the counseling support, tools and resources you need to improve the quality of your life. Together we will identify your issues and create an individualized holistic health plan. Focusing on physical, mental and emotional areas of your life, we will calm your anxiety and defeat your depression. We can improve your self-esteem and your relationships with others. You will become your happiest, healthiest self!

I have worked the field of crisis intervention for the past 30 years and have developed expertise in assisting grieving and traumatized individuals and families through loss and trauma. In addition, I also do general therapy with an emphasis on self and holistic healing. I work in tandem with my clients to find solutions that best fit their needs. I also lecture locally, regionally and nationally on the topics of grief, trauma and recovery.

Has your relationship been shaken by an affair? Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed, confused? Do you worry and wonder if you and your relationship can survive the overwhelming sense of betrayal? An affair rocks the foundation of a relationship. No one thinks it can happen to them or that they can survive the intense emotions of infidelity.

I typically use an interactive approach to treatment, teaming with clients to identify and achieve goals. I have been practicing for over 10 years and I have licensure to treat mental health issues as well as addiction issues. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults, as well as families and couples. I also have experience working with military veterans. Often I blend a variety of therapeutic techniques when working with an individual, most commonly including motivational enhancement, CBT and solution focused therapy. I am passionate about helping others and I love to see clients' successes throughout their wellness journey.