Therapists in Rockford, IL

Helping people who struggle with emotional distress is my life's work. I love what I do and find the success I help people achieve in therapy to be very rewarding. My belief is therapy begins with connection, compassion, and creating a strong therapeutic relationship. I then help people understand the emotional issues they are struggling with and discover new ways for engaging in the world that facilitates growing into the person they aspire to be. I do hope you will contact me so we can begin working towards helping you achieve the relief from distress you deserve.

Are you feeling sad, anxious or overwhelmed? Are you experiencing relationship problems or feeling lonely? Asking for help is a courageous thing to do. As a licensed clinical social worker, I offer a thoughtful, compassionate, and collaborative approach to dealing with life's difficulties. Together we can find solutions that will make you feel better as soon as possible. I can help you develop new coping strategies and a deeper understanding of your needs. I am committed to helping you use your strengths to grow personally and in your relationships with others.

My approach benefits those who struggle with depressed moods, wish to confront fears that limit their ability to fully experience life, are burdened by the memories of violence and abuse, want to overcome their loss, have unresolved issues regarding spirituality, and wish to connect more meaningfully with others. My role as your counselor is to help you in navigating challenges and obstacles life has brought your way. I provide a safe and supportive environment where, using empirically supported techniques and our own creativity, we develop insights and solutions to personal difficulties.

I offer a wide array of counseling services, including individual, family, couples, and group services. Effective Counseling and psychotherapy is founded on mutual understanding and good rapport between client and therapist. My goal is to create a supportive environment in which clients can explore emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and considers how each individual's mental, physical, emotional, social and spiritual health impacts their specific situation.

We provide professional, confidential counseling and assessment for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. GLPG has multiple locations throughout the Midwest, over 100 therapists in various specialties, and accept most insurance plans. Evening and weekend appointments are available for your convenience.

I have been working with families and individual clients of all ages for 10 plus years. I am motivated by helping others work through their unique life experiences. When we struggle, sometimes we need help navigating through life's challenges. Finding healthy ways to express ourselves, and communicate our needs is crucial to our well-being. I am particularly skilled in counseling people with behavioral issues, impulse control, depression, self esteem, anxiety, identity, relationships, and conflict resolution.

Todd uses therapeutic techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which help his clients connect the emotional dots and live life with fewer regrets. Most of our feelings and actions are based upon our thinking patterns and experience filters. Identifying distortions in these thoughts and replacing them with healthier alternatives has been the cornerstone of his clients' success. He specializes in discovering client insight enabling men, women, and adolescent boys navigate through life's many situations and relationships.

It is my honor as a therapist to make space for you to process current and/or past life experiences . You are not a problem to be fixed, but a complex human with mental, physical, and spiritual needs. Sometimes our ability to tend to these needs becomes difficult because of what is happening in our lives. This may include hurt from relationships with others, our environment, or events from the past. The therapeutic relationship allows for you to process your feelings in a safe and respected environment.

My work is dedicated to helping others develop healthy relationships with themselves and others. My passion is assisting others so that they may achieve balance and happiness in their life. I am available to help whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or relationship difficulties.

Skip's ideal client is not determined by their diagnosis, problems, or goals. Rather, it is someone who may be afraid or angry, but is still WILLING to work - because they are tired of hurting and struggling, and want their life to change. With a primary focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy concentrating in Mindfulness, clients are able to process the experiences from their life on deeper and more meaningful levels. Then, Skip works together with clients to identify ways to avoid emotional responses (like anger, defensiveness, or fear) and come up with real-world solutions to help clients achieve their goals.

Recent years have taken a toll on individual mental health as well as relationships. Connection and attachment have become a struggle as we all try to discover this new "normal" we find ourselves in. Stress is a common companion, values are being tested, and many are on a journey for increased self-awareness. My approach is to help you find a sense of security, safety, and direction through a collaborative and strengths based approach. I use a combination of approaches to ensure that I am meeting clients where they are without judgment.

Brenda Beard LCSW, Certified AAIT Practitioner and Ordained Minister Loving, Spiritual, Light hearted, Nonjudgemental, Generous, Wise, Provoking. Daughter of the Universe Who cares deeply about ending suffering of all beings. Who feels joy when observing the growth of her clients. Who needs to convey we are all the same. Who gives her life passion to serving people. Who fears the furnace monster and the eerie anglerfish (Google it!). Who would like to see an end to the fragmented consciousness. Resident soul of her earthly meat suit.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been working in private practice with individuals and couples for over 26 years. I specialize in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Teaching communication skills , stress management, and life coaching are some of my passions as a therapist. I also like working with individuals with life adjustment conditions, relationship break-ups and loss.

I believe in the power of growth, transformation, and unlocking potential, whether that’s mastering your thought life, changing unwanted behaviors, overcoming major setbacks, navigating difficult transitions, dealing with intense stress or emotions, managing anxiety and/or depression, grief or reducing drama and coping with trauma. Becoming the best version of yourself is a worthy goal, and that’s where I can help.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by sadness or anxiety? Overwhelmed by family issues? Gripped by job stressors? Are you struggling with a divorce? Having conflicts in your relationship or going through a break-up? Getting triggered by old traumas? The people that I work with want more from life: joy, peace, and satisfaction. I can help you achieve your goals & find a better way of living.

12 years ago I founded kp counseling, inc., and since then I have been committed to the healing and restoring of individuals and their families that have been negatively impacted by mental illness, addiction, trauma, grief and life stressors. I created a clinical team to meet a variety of needs. The team is committed to continue developing and growing professionally to meet your needs and the every changing world in which we live in. Our primary focus is to build a relationship with you so that we can assess and then develop a unique therapeutic plan to meet your needs.

I am interested in working with people searching to become more conscious of themselves and their needs. To progress, you must look at both the negative issues you possess, as well as the beauty within you may deny. My approach to counseling can benefit those who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma and wish to confront these fears and blocks in a safe place. Therapy is a way to address the issues that stop you from being able to work, love, and feel fulfillment in your world. I tend to work with adults, adolescents, and couples.

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.