Leon B Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCBT (he, him)
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7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, IL 61108
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with an extensive work history over 30 years within the Rockford Area/surrounding community; providing Counseling, Therapy, Case Management, Problem Solving/Solution Focused Treatments. I have provided Clinical Social Work Services in a number of settings; local Community Mental Health Center, Hospitals, School Districts, Winnebago County Jail, Department of Veterans Affairs, Employee Assistance Programs and Group Practice. I have special interest in Student Athletes with Depression/Anxiety, Veterans with PTSD/negative military experiences, African Americans and Mental Health.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression/PTSD/Anger Management/ Anxiety. I am a Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist/Qualified Cognitive Processing Therapy Provider. Have substantial training in Motivational Interviewing/Whole Health/ Wellness Recovery Action Planning/Seeking Safety Groups for Substance Abuse and PTSD.
My treatment philosophy and beliefs are in line with the National Association of Social Worker Code of Ethics; primary responsibility is to promote the well-being of clients, treat each person in a caring/respectful fashion, mindful of individual differences/cultural and ethnic diversity. Engage people as partners/promote the right to self-determination.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Paypal
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna BetterHealth of Illinois
- BCBS/Blue Choice
- BCBS/PPO
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Curalinc HealthCare EAP
- Emblem Health NON HMO
- HealthChoice IL
- HFN
- HFN PPOplus
- Humana Military-Tricare East
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare Advantage Network
- Military OneSource
- Molina MarketPlace Plan
- Molina Medicare Plan
- Molina Medicare-Medicaid Plan
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Value Options
- Zelis Network Solutions, LLC
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (815) 324-1356
Leon B Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCBT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149005967 Leon B Black
- In Practice for 30 Years
- Membership with National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists 12386 / 2010
- Membership with National Association of Social Workers 884031808 / 1986
- Attended Aurora University, Counsel of Social Work Educatio, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 1992
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (815) 324-1356
Leon B Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCBT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
- Sports Performance
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Athletes/Depression/Anxiety College Stressors
- Behavioral Issues
- Christian Counseling, Veterans/PTSD
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (815) 324-1356
Leon B Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCBT
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Veterans
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Veterans
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy Provider/Whole Health
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Wellness Recovery Action Plans/Seeking Safety
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (815) 324-1356
Leon B Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCBT
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (815) 324-1356
Leon B Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCBT
Last Modified: 5 Jan 2024