Therapists in Rockford, IL

Daniel E Sommer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.

Cyndi Brush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
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Katy Siler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Clients come to me to pursue their life dreams. My clients often come to me knowing where they want to go and simply need support to find the path that leads to building the lives they truly deserve. I greatly enjoy watching people blossom into their true selves as they connect fully with their dreams, find their voice, renegotiate meaningful relationships and work through difficult emotions that in the past seemed to fight against them. A majority of my clients are LGBTQ+, I have a passion for supporting people in my colorful community.

Jason Peckels
Counselor, MSEd, NCC, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Renita Shores-Gaston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
Great Lakes Psychology Group
Counselor
Verified
Verified
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.

Julieann Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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 Burd
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
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.

Courtney Oakes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LSW
Verified
Verified
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.

Melissa Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
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.

David Skip Borghi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Stephanie Yates
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
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 Practioner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
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.

Marie L Epling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
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.

Tavares Arlin Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.

Live Well 815
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
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.
KP Counseling, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.

Andrew Bevins Culhane
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Cydney Oakes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
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.

Victoria Hominick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced Therapist with a long-standing reputation for establishing and maintaining a safe and trusting environment where an Individual/Couple/Family and/or Group can give voice to their past and present narratives, identify Strengths and Vulnerabilities and address the Body/Mind Connection. Over the years, Ive found that making the decision to talk about what is heavy on your mind/heart will put you on the path to self-awareness and the opportunity to develop a true relationship with yourself and in turn, with others.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the United States, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.