Trauma Focused Therapists in Beloit, WI

Needing to make changes? Psychotherapy is an opportunity to look at your deepest fears and face them with the support of an experienced and trusted therapist. I am committed to work with you and support you through a style that is relational, compassionate and challenging.

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.

Do you want to transform your life and find joy again? Are you overwhelmed with emotions? Stuck in a rut? Struggling with unhealthy ways of coping? It's time to take control and create a change for yourself. Let's work on saying goodbye to the merry-go-round and hello to sunnier days. Do you want to empower yourself to reach your goals with some guidance along the way? Sometimes anxiety, depression, and/or substance use can keep a grip on you.

I am a counselor that works with clients to develop and initiate client centered goals while assisting clients with coping skills development. The goal is to help clients develop their best life from an existential perspective helping clients find purpose in life

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.

My clients typically struggle with addictions, anger, and experience difficulties in relating to loved ones. I focus on the child-parent relationship with both children and adults who have had adverse life experiences.

Dana believes that empathy, trust, and compassion are the key components to creating a safe environment for you to share your life's stories. Through these components counselor and client can build a space where work on self can begin.

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 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.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Wisconsin. I have worked in a variety of helping professions over the past 12 years. Started my career working as a sexual assault and domestic violence advocate for a non-profit program. I have a passion for advocacy and social justice.

We are constantly being challenged by the stressors in our lives - our partners, children, parents, work, and so much more. Then add in predispositions to mental health issues, past trauma, intergenerational issues and it's no wonder we're struggling to cope with everything. It's hard to find a sense of peace and to feel confident to manage these stressors.

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.

My name is Patricia Aniakudo. I have over 30 years of experience in the field and am happy to walk with you on your path as you develop and meet your goals. A little bit about me; I have Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work. Over the years I have trained and specialized in multiple areas such as: gender specific treatment for women and men, filial (parent/child) therapy, trauma informed/trauma specific treatments including responding to and managing chronic community violence, Criminality, Violence in Families, Gambling, Addiction, Parenting & Co-Parenting. individuals/ families involved in multiple systems.

Do you question how to improve family and peer relationships? Is your child dealing with depressive symptoms, anxiety, grief, trauma, behavioral issues, or daily functioning? Are you a parent in search of solutions to best support your child? If so, you are in the right place. I would be honored to work as a counselor with your child and provide support to your family.