Therapists in Rockford, IL

Children/ teens and their parents are experiencing anxiety at an all time high level. We have developed a new program that treats both parties with a structured and successful approach. We will teach your children about their anxiety, why it occurs, how they can manage it and how they can succeed at home and school. The parents are taught how to manage their child's anxiety and not inadvertently reinforce it. Many parents feel helpless as they watch their child become more and more anxious, let us help you learn how to not only manage the anxiety, but help your family thrive in these difficult times.

Each of us carry untold stories, experiences, and challenges that have impacted us in different ways and have molded us into the people we are today. As a therapist, I focus on meeting each client where they are at to collaboratively navigate through life’s complexities, process those stories, and work towards healthier choices, relationships, and more authentic living.

My name is Gena Whitson, LCPC. I graduated from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology with a masters in Clinical Psychology. I enjoy working with individuals from a variety of age groups ranging from children to adults. My passion for helping people has led me down the path of specializing in areas of practice encompassing ADHD, ODD, PTSD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and anxiety. The treatment methods I use vary depending on the individual and what goals the individual and family are trying to attain. CBT, Client Centered, AAIT, and Relational techniques are a few that I draw upon when working with clients.

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.

The need to adapt, to learn, and grow can often be a difficult one, but I am here to be able to help guide your journey to rediscovering the best you. Your therapy will be shaped to you, as a unique individual, and you will have the opportunity to share in a space that is open with empathy, warmth, and unconditional positive regard. Here, we can learn about ourselves, where our fears and stressors lie, build our self-esteem and communication, and overcome the barriers that have shifted us away from the center of our own universes.

As a library administrator, I help people find information and manage projects. As a social worker, I connect people with the information they need to set goals and make their projects successful. Clients who are looking for a mature social worker with an understanding of how thoughts, feelings and behaviors impact us are encouraged to schedule a time to meet with me and give my friendly, professional, coaching style a try. I offer early morning, weekend, and evening meeting times to fit your needs, flexible billing options, and professional support navigating life changes and the feelings that come with them.

Joanna de Leon is the co-owner and clinical supervisor at Relevé Counseling. She has always enjoyed meeting new people and learning their stories. Every individual has a journey that is uniquely theirs and Joanna’s passion for understanding the challenges and triumphs of the human spirit is what ultimately led her to pursue a career in mental health therapy. Her goal for Relevé Counseling is to bring together a team of dedicated individuals who share her desire to leave a lasting and positive impact on the lives of the people they serve.

When we experience difficult times in our lives, it is not uncommon for us to feel like our lives are unraveling. My passion is bringing a helping hand to individuals during this time who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, & relationship problems. Each of us thrive to reach our highest potential, but we all face barriers that can limit us from achieving this. Together we will overcome those barriers and help you create a meaningful and fulfilling life.

I have extensive direct experience with treating both substance abuse and mental health in various treatment settings and levels of care. Many times clients resort to alcohol, drugs, addictive behaviors as a means to cope with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other forms of trauma and mental health issues. I use both exposure and neuroscience based therapies to treat trauma. I believe in recovery focused approaches that may include psychiatric care, community supports, and 12 Step and faith based support groups. It is essential to help clients decide what they want to do with the presenting problem..

As a licensed social worker and therapist, Amy works with clients in a safe and collaborative environment to work through struggles related to relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, childhood difficulties, and life transitions. She believes it is the connection to our emotions and our relationships that help us reach our personal goals and live fully. Amy works with all walks of life, including individuals, couples, and families using evidence-based therapies and research tailored to each client’s goals and needs.

I am a dedicated and empathetic therapist specializing in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as integral components of treatment. With 4 years of experience, I have successfully assisted numerous individuals in managing a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, lack of boundaries, relational issues, stress, and feelings of being overwhelmed. My focus is on providing a client-centered approach, fostering personal growth, and helping you discover your true self.

Change (no matter what it is) challenges your perceptions, feeling, memories, habits, and relationships. It starts out hard and messy, but it is growth. You are becoming a better parent, friend, partner, worker. But, you may not yet have much confidence in the decisions you're making. You want someone to listen carefully and to not question your sanity, in a non-judgmental, compassionate and insightful way. You know self questioning is normal, but you also know that talking it over with someone who has your best interests at heart will help you to feel better and more confident about your choices.

Hi I'm Regina Do you know that everyone feels overwhelmed; especially now. Balancing family, work demands, and life is challenging. Everyone experiences these things differently and may need some reminding of their own strengths. I am a highly trained therapist with many years of experience helping clients realize their own potential. My approach is filtered through a culturally rich and ethnically diverse lens. I'm gentle, empathic and meet my clients where they are at.

Struggling from time to time with life's stresses is something we all have in common. I'm easy to talk to, practical, down to earth, and really good at what I do. I people just like you discover meaningful and lasting solutions to emotional, behavioral, and relational struggles. I'm here when you need someone to turn to for individual, family, or couples counseling. My areas of expertise include Emotional Struggles, Anxiety & Depression, Couples & Family, Improving Relationships and Communication, Life Transitions, Family of origin issues, Crisis/Trauma, Addictions, Co-dependency, Decision Making, and more.

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.

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.

Does your life, or at least some pieces of it, seem completely overwhelming? Have you felt like you don't have the answers or you're unsure where to go from here? That's where I come in. I work with my clients by meeting them where they are emotionally. We develop and discuss goals and then work toward meeting those goals - together. I want to help you by making things seem more manageable - whether that means relationships, work, family, health related scenarios. I will help you develop individual skills that you can utilize and work with you to grow into the person and/or life that you desire.