In Person Therapists in Rockford, IL
Brenda Beard LCSW Certified AAIT Practioner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rockford, IL 61107
Brenda Beard LCSW, Certified AAIT Practitioner. 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.
Brenda Beard LCSW, Certified AAIT Practitioner. 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.
This isn’t what life was supposed to feel like. The anxiety, negative thoughts, haunting memories, or overwhelming weight of the day-to-day feels suffocating. You rehearse every way you feel like you are failing, judging yourself in hopes of creating change. What you have always done isn’t working or isn’t healthy. Therapy can help. I specialize in supporting women, parents, and adolescents better understand what is happening on the inside, process what triggered it, and find new ways to move forward. I know how scary this step is and I recognize the bravery that brought you here. Now we can take the next steps together.
This isn’t what life was supposed to feel like. The anxiety, negative thoughts, haunting memories, or overwhelming weight of the day-to-day feels suffocating. You rehearse every way you feel like you are failing, judging yourself in hopes of creating change. What you have always done isn’t working or isn’t healthy. Therapy can help. I specialize in supporting women, parents, and adolescents better understand what is happening on the inside, process what triggered it, and find new ways to move forward. I know how scary this step is and I recognize the bravery that brought you here. Now we can take the next steps together.
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.
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.
As a Clinical Professional Counselor and Art Therapist, I strive to make my practice as comfortable and creative as possible. I help find positivity and strengths in each of my clients. I am there to support and help during life's victories and discouragements. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and groups.
As a Clinical Professional Counselor and Art Therapist, I strive to make my practice as comfortable and creative as possible. I help find positivity and strengths in each of my clients. I am there to support and help during life's victories and discouragements. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and groups.
Rachel Rothermel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockford, IL 61108
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Master's Degree in Applied Child and Family Studies with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. I enjoy working with children, families, and individuals. I utilize a strength based and family systemic approach when working with youth, families, and individuals . I also utilize play therapy, expressive therapy, CBT, DBT, and AAIT to help people better develop skills to manage difficult problems. I believe in providing a healthy and safe environment to encourage internal growth.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Master's Degree in Applied Child and Family Studies with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. I enjoy working with children, families, and individuals. I utilize a strength based and family systemic approach when working with youth, families, and individuals . I also utilize play therapy, expressive therapy, CBT, DBT, and AAIT to help people better develop skills to manage difficult problems. I believe in providing a healthy and safe environment to encourage internal growth.
Tired of feeling like something is missing or just not right in life? Tired of living in survival mode? Let’s learn about how that affects the nervous system and causes changes in the brain. Therapy is personalized to meet each clients specific needs for where they are on their path of life. Gaining knowledge of the effects of toxic shame, the ego and how our inner child have an impact on our adult life can also assist in the journey to understanding our mental health in a better way. Let’s work on the most important relationship you will ever have and that is the relationship with yourself.
Tired of feeling like something is missing or just not right in life? Tired of living in survival mode? Let’s learn about how that affects the nervous system and causes changes in the brain. Therapy is personalized to meet each clients specific needs for where they are on their path of life. Gaining knowledge of the effects of toxic shame, the ego and how our inner child have an impact on our adult life can also assist in the journey to understanding our mental health in a better way. Let’s work on the most important relationship you will ever have and that is the relationship with yourself.
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.
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.
I believe in person centered care where you are the expert in your own life, but firmly believe everyone could use a good support team.
Welcome! My name is Sara and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been in the field for more than a decade; licensed since 2020. I specialize in teens and young adults, but love working with adults of all ages. I work primarily with people who are struggling through adjustment to different phases of life and/or are experiencing anxiety and depression. I believe in person centered care where you are the expert in your own life, but firmly believe everyone could use a good support team. I feel fortunate to be part of that team.
I believe in person centered care where you are the expert in your own life, but firmly believe everyone could use a good support team.
Welcome! My name is Sara and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been in the field for more than a decade; licensed since 2020. I specialize in teens and young adults, but love working with adults of all ages. I work primarily with people who are struggling through adjustment to different phases of life and/or are experiencing anxiety and depression. I believe in person centered care where you are the expert in your own life, but firmly believe everyone could use a good support team. I feel fortunate to be part of that team.
Are you struggling with communicating at home, in the workplace, or in social settings? Do you often find yourself in a mental rut that you just can't seem to get out of? If you have difficulty understanding your emotions, asking for what you need, or putting yourself first as a priority, then finding an outlet through talk therapy with me may be just what you need to make a change in your life.
Are you struggling with communicating at home, in the workplace, or in social settings? Do you often find yourself in a mental rut that you just can't seem to get out of? If you have difficulty understanding your emotions, asking for what you need, or putting yourself first as a priority, then finding an outlet through talk therapy with me may be just what you need to make a change in your life.
What truly fuels my passion is the opportunity to support clients as they empower themselves. I am committed to creating an empathetic space where individuals can explore, heal, and grow. Whether it's helping kids navigate their emotions, guiding adolescents through the complexities of identity, or supporting adults in times of change, my goal is to help you throughout the therapeutic process. Together, let's embark on a transformative journey towards healing and well-being.
What truly fuels my passion is the opportunity to support clients as they empower themselves. I am committed to creating an empathetic space where individuals can explore, heal, and grow. Whether it's helping kids navigate their emotions, guiding adolescents through the complexities of identity, or supporting adults in times of change, my goal is to help you throughout the therapeutic process. Together, let's embark on a transformative journey towards healing and well-being.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life and having difficulty coping with a mix of emotions, I am here to help! I am Matthew Clayton, a Rockford native and Licensed Social Worker with a wealth of experience offering tailored therapy to individuals, couples, and families facing diverse mental health challenges. Alongside my wife, Kayla Clayton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, we have over 25 years of combined expertise in mental health. I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy, ensuring each client receives customized care.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life and having difficulty coping with a mix of emotions, I am here to help! I am Matthew Clayton, a Rockford native and Licensed Social Worker with a wealth of experience offering tailored therapy to individuals, couples, and families facing diverse mental health challenges. Alongside my wife, Kayla Clayton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, we have over 25 years of combined expertise in mental health. I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy, ensuring each client receives customized care.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a broad range of experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults. I am committed to assisting individuals, couples, and families in their unique life circumstances. I believe that I can best help others by being a warm, welcoming and sincere person. I treat issues such as depression, anxiety, abuse and trauma. I also work with children and adolescents who are having behavior problems in school. I tend to have an eclectic approach, often using cognitive behavioral and solution focused counseling techniques.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a broad range of experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults. I am committed to assisting individuals, couples, and families in their unique life circumstances. I believe that I can best help others by being a warm, welcoming and sincere person. I treat issues such as depression, anxiety, abuse and trauma. I also work with children and adolescents who are having behavior problems in school. I tend to have an eclectic approach, often using cognitive behavioral and solution focused counseling techniques.
It is my personal belief that when individuals experience any Stress, Anxiety, Panic, or Trauma - they feel that life is unraveling and discouraging. For the past 20 years, I have been helping patients heal and learn to overcome life's unexpected challenges. I enjoy developing "specific plans" for patients personal needs. I encourage all my patients to learn healthy ways of changing negative perceptions about themselves. I am a Certified EMDR therapist and also help train other practitioners.
It is my personal belief that when individuals experience any Stress, Anxiety, Panic, or Trauma - they feel that life is unraveling and discouraging. For the past 20 years, I have been helping patients heal and learn to overcome life's unexpected challenges. I enjoy developing "specific plans" for patients personal needs. I encourage all my patients to learn healthy ways of changing negative perceptions about themselves. I am a Certified EMDR therapist and also help train other practitioners.
Are you struggling with communicating at home, in the workplace, or in social settings? Do you often find yourself in a mental rut that you just can't seem to get out of? If you have difficulty understanding your emotions, asking for what you need, or putting yourself first as a priority, then finding an outlet through talk therapy with me may be just what you need to make a change in your life.
Are you struggling with communicating at home, in the workplace, or in social settings? Do you often find yourself in a mental rut that you just can't seem to get out of? If you have difficulty understanding your emotions, asking for what you need, or putting yourself first as a priority, then finding an outlet through talk therapy with me may be just what you need to make a change in your life.
Kayla A. Clayton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, APSW
Verified Verified
Rockford, IL 61107
If you are feeling sad, alone, hopeless, anxious, overwhelmed or a mix of emotions, I am here to help! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois and an Advanced Practice Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin. I work with individuals, groups, and couples who are having a wide range of emotions or concerns. I enjoy working with a diverse population including young children, adolescents, adults and geriatric individuals. I also provide therapeutic services in the homes of older adults who are homebound and in retirement facilities.
If you are feeling sad, alone, hopeless, anxious, overwhelmed or a mix of emotions, I am here to help! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois and an Advanced Practice Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin. I work with individuals, groups, and couples who are having a wide range of emotions or concerns. I enjoy working with a diverse population including young children, adolescents, adults and geriatric individuals. I also provide therapeutic services in the homes of older adults who are homebound and in retirement facilities.
My ideal client is one who wants to build a collaborative relationship to work towards their goals. Connection and trust are two of the most important qualities a client and therapist can share. In order to work together, it is important to feel comfortable and as though your needs are being met. I love clients who are motivated for change. I truly enjoy being part of your journey!
My ideal client is one who wants to build a collaborative relationship to work towards their goals. Connection and trust are two of the most important qualities a client and therapist can share. In order to work together, it is important to feel comfortable and as though your needs are being met. I love clients who are motivated for change. I truly enjoy being part of your journey!
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. Maybe you're stuck in a harmful habit like gambling, excessive social media, or excessive porn usage. You may look like you have it all together in your career, your relationships, and to anyone looking at your life from the outside, but you don’t feel successful. You’re tired of working so hard to keep up appearances, life shouldn’t be this hard.
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. Maybe you're stuck in a harmful habit like gambling, excessive social media, or excessive porn usage. You may look like you have it all together in your career, your relationships, and to anyone looking at your life from the outside, but you don’t feel successful. You’re tired of working so hard to keep up appearances, life shouldn’t be this hard.
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.
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.
Dr. Collene A Taylor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LMHC-S, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rockford, IL 61108
Accepting NEW Clients! Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost, or like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster lately? Maybe you've had some really difficult experiences and are at a loss on how to move forward, leaving you feeling directionless. Or, maybe you have had a major change in your life and are struggling to cope with it. It has all been so consuming to the point that you’re exhausted by it all. You are so ready to finally be able to come to a place of clarity, direction, peace, fulfillment, and to just have some relief. You have tried to figure it out on your own, and you're left feeling the same, if not worse.
Accepting NEW Clients! Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost, or like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster lately? Maybe you've had some really difficult experiences and are at a loss on how to move forward, leaving you feeling directionless. Or, maybe you have had a major change in your life and are struggling to cope with it. It has all been so consuming to the point that you’re exhausted by it all. You are so ready to finally be able to come to a place of clarity, direction, peace, fulfillment, and to just have some relief. You have tried to figure it out on your own, and you're left feeling the same, if not worse.
Monica Benton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockford, IL 61114
I believe that life is a journey with moments including lessons, hardships, and celebrations. All can lead us towards personal growth- especially with some help along the way. We are all equipped with the ability to make choices that redefine our lives and, in the process, find peace in the midst of suffering. We are not defined by our weaknesses, strengths, past traumas, choices, or diagnoses. Rather, we are all equipped with the inner strength to change our destiny. Together, we can work together to help achieve your goals so we can live a richer life and learn to play in the rain.
I believe that life is a journey with moments including lessons, hardships, and celebrations. All can lead us towards personal growth- especially with some help along the way. We are all equipped with the ability to make choices that redefine our lives and, in the process, find peace in the midst of suffering. We are not defined by our weaknesses, strengths, past traumas, choices, or diagnoses. Rather, we are all equipped with the inner strength to change our destiny. Together, we can work together to help achieve your goals so we can live a richer life and learn to play in the rain.
