LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Beloit, WI

APPTS BEFORE 5PM OPEN This time of year brings life fully into focus, it can be a catalyst for making healthy changes. Clients come to me to pursue their life dreams. I support my clients to find the path they need to be on to build the lives they truly want (and deserve) to live. 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 work against them. A majority of my clients are LGBTQ + individuals, I have a passion for supporting people in my colorful community.

I founded my private practice on the principle of helping others create the life that they want. Often times that means resolving past trauma or issues that stand in our way. Change can be a difficult process, but with someone who understands how change occurs and the pitfalls that can hinder change it is possible. Every one deserves to be the person they want and I am here to help you on your journey of change and healing.

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a specialized focus and training in trauma, adoption, and attachment. I have completed trainings in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Adoption competency (TAC), Brainspotting (BSP), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). My approach to clients is relaxed, compassionate, and most importantly, non judgmental. I take great care to create a sense of felt safety in order for clients to freely share and process painful emotions and experiences to achieve greater well being and happiness. At this time, I offer Telehealth exclusively.

I strive to provide an environment for clients that is free of judgment in which clients feel safe to explore any issue that they are facing. My core belief is that all people have an innate ability and drive to achieve an overall state of happiness, comfort, and satisfaction with their lives. When given the tools that they need to move forward towards these goals, people will achieve the fulfillment that they have been hoping for. I will work with clients to identify any obstacles to personal fulfillment and incorporate evidence-based treatment techniques in order to overcome these barriers.

Oftentimes, life can get the better of us. Finding out how to handle stressful situations and learning how to redefine oneself is a journey of self-exploration. My mission is to help you; I do this by meeting you where you are at physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Together, we will explore where you are and where you want to be. We will make a plan and work toward your goals at your pace.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. I have completed trainings pertaining to Theraplay, play therapy, anxiety, depression, trauma, Brainspotting, ADHD, and suicide prevention. I am a mom of three children and was a foster parent for several years. My training as well as my life experiences help me to better relate to my clients and what they may be going through. I really enjoy working with people of all ages, and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have been described as genuine, empathetic, caring, and very easy to talk to. I look forward to meeting you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing in the Rockford, IL and Beloit, WI areas for 20 years. My approach with providing services to adolescents, adults, couples and families is relaxed, compassionate and non-judgmental. I have many years of experience assisting individuals feeling troubled with anxiety, depression, grief & loss, anger & irritability, relationship problems, problems faced within a blended family and traumatic experiences. For several years I have provided group therapy for individuals struggling with social anxiety and for women struggling with anger.

**Individualized Effective Care at Reasonable Rates** Life has its twists and turns, whether you or your loved one is struggling with mental illness, grief, stress, trauma, addiction, behavioral or social issues, at times we all need to take a step back and seek assistance. You do not need to go it alone. Help is on its way, you just have to ask for it. I would like to assist you with whatever is making you feel overwhelmed, down, frustrated and/or anxious. In order to make therapy accessible I charge reasonable rates and have day, evening and weekend hours. My goal is to increase your quality of life.

I love my work: helping individuals and couples solve problems, grow and flourish. We grow by learning mastery; to me this means being competent in dealing with yourself and the outside world. I help clients do this by gaining self-knowledge and learning the skills necessary to be empowered to reach their goals and improve their most important relationships. Since starting my practice in 1983 I have been dedicated to helping clients achieve mastery. I take a very active role, and do "what works" for each client, using a variety of treatment approaches.

I have had the privilege of working with many different populations in many different settings. I have worked with toddlers, adolescents, teens, adults, and the elderly. I have worked in school settings, case management, the foster care system, and substance/mental health.