Teletherapy for Winnebago County, IL
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.
I am fascinated with the mind and empowering our sense of purpose to fulfill relationships and experiences. Our life experiences can be a rollercoaster of emotions that throw us into a whirlwind of conflict. I want to guide you through these challenging experiences to help you heal and grow. My experience comes from working in various settings such as inpatient, various mental illnesses, and residential facilities. I hope to help deepen your understanding of yourself with different techniques and therapeutic tools.
I am fascinated with the mind and empowering our sense of purpose to fulfill relationships and experiences. Our life experiences can be a rollercoaster of emotions that throw us into a whirlwind of conflict. I want to guide you through these challenging experiences to help you heal and grow. My experience comes from working in various settings such as inpatient, various mental illnesses, and residential facilities. I hope to help deepen your understanding of yourself with different techniques and therapeutic tools.
Dr. J. Scott Nelson
Counselor, EdD, CCMHC, LCPC, CRADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rockford, IL 61114
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.
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.
Transformations Counseling PLLC
Counselor, EdD, NCC, LCPC, CRADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockford, IL 61114
Our experienced team of therapists has been helping clients achieve their best self, better relationships, and a more balanced life since 2012. The more common struggles we help clients overcome are anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship problems, and parenting challenges. If you have been wrestling with these or other issues, we are here to help. We work with older kids (8+), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Most of our therapists are EMDR trained (EMDRIA approved) and also use other effective approaches including CBT, DBT, and systemic approaches.
Our experienced team of therapists has been helping clients achieve their best self, better relationships, and a more balanced life since 2012. The more common struggles we help clients overcome are anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship problems, and parenting challenges. If you have been wrestling with these or other issues, we are here to help. We work with older kids (8+), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Most of our therapists are EMDR trained (EMDRIA approved) and also use other effective approaches including CBT, DBT, and systemic approaches.
FOID Mental Health Certification Evaluations. Court Ordered Evaluations/Risk Assessments: Domestic Violence Evaluations. Violence risk & threat assessment 1)Workplace & school violence consultation services 2)Fitness for duty evaluation 3)Psychosexual risk to reoffend. Dr Cushing has considerable training and experience in forensic evaluations and expert witness testimony. Dr. Cushing has worked with prosecutors and defense attorneys in both the state and federal systems. He has been recognized as an expert in courts in the following states: Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and New York.
FOID Mental Health Certification Evaluations. Court Ordered Evaluations/Risk Assessments: Domestic Violence Evaluations. Violence risk & threat assessment 1)Workplace & school violence consultation services 2)Fitness for duty evaluation 3)Psychosexual risk to reoffend. Dr Cushing has considerable training and experience in forensic evaluations and expert witness testimony. Dr. Cushing has worked with prosecutors and defense attorneys in both the state and federal systems. He has been recognized as an expert in courts in the following states: Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and New York.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois and nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with 10 + years of experience working with individuals with various ages, backgrounds, behaviors, personality types and disabilities. I enjoy working with children, teens and adults.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois and nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with 10 + years of experience working with individuals with various ages, backgrounds, behaviors, personality types and disabilities. I enjoy working with children, teens and adults.
This isn’t what life was supposed to look or feel like. The anxiety, negative thoughts, haunting memories, or the weight and stress of the day-to-day is suffocating. I know it's hard, but there is hope. Life can feel different. You can move from hurt to healing, anxiousness to calm, and tell your inner critic to shut up! Whether it's past trauma, overwhelming feelings, anxiety, or unwanted circumstances that are happening now, we can all find ourselves in a place of needing help. I specialize in helping women navigate life's challenges. You don't have to walk alone. Let's take the next step together.
This isn’t what life was supposed to look or feel like. The anxiety, negative thoughts, haunting memories, or the weight and stress of the day-to-day is suffocating. I know it's hard, but there is hope. Life can feel different. You can move from hurt to healing, anxiousness to calm, and tell your inner critic to shut up! Whether it's past trauma, overwhelming feelings, anxiety, or unwanted circumstances that are happening now, we can all find ourselves in a place of needing help. I specialize in helping women navigate life's challenges. You don't have to walk alone. Let's take the next step together.
Tarica Riley - Christian Counselor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCPCC
Verified Verified
Rockford, IL 61103 (Online Only)
I primarily work with teens and women across the life span who would like to incorporate their faith in their healing journey. We live in a fallen world, and God does not promise that we will not have trouble through the seasons of life, for example, grief/loss, troubles in our marriage, hardships at work/school, being treated unfairly, etc. However, He does promise to be with us through these storms, and he offers His peace through it all.
I primarily work with teens and women across the life span who would like to incorporate their faith in their healing journey. We live in a fallen world, and God does not promise that we will not have trouble through the seasons of life, for example, grief/loss, troubles in our marriage, hardships at work/school, being treated unfairly, etc. However, He does promise to be with us through these storms, and he offers His peace through it all.
I work with clients in a safe and collaborative environment to work through difficulties related to trauma/PTSD, anxiety, OCD, stress, depression, childhood difficulties, life transitions, relationships and neurodiversity.
I work with clients in a safe and collaborative environment to work through difficulties related to trauma/PTSD, anxiety, OCD, stress, depression, childhood difficulties, life transitions, relationships and neurodiversity.
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.
I believe deeply in the ability we all have to grow and create an engaged and meaningful life. My role as a therapist involves a steadfast commitment to developing an understanding of my client’s perspective. Self-empowerment, radical acceptance, and authentic human connection will be the cornerstone of our work. I utilize strength-based, affirmative, and neuroscientific theory to guide us... but healing doesn’t happen via theory. It lies in you—your hopes, hardships, successes, and infinite wisdom. Sometimes we’ll laugh. Often, we’ll cry. But either way... You won’t walk this path alone.
I believe deeply in the ability we all have to grow and create an engaged and meaningful life. My role as a therapist involves a steadfast commitment to developing an understanding of my client’s perspective. Self-empowerment, radical acceptance, and authentic human connection will be the cornerstone of our work. I utilize strength-based, affirmative, and neuroscientific theory to guide us... but healing doesn’t happen via theory. It lies in you—your hopes, hardships, successes, and infinite wisdom. Sometimes we’ll laugh. Often, we’ll cry. But either way... You won’t walk this path alone.
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.
Angie Tompkins
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MSEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockford, IL 61114
My passion lies in working with children, teenagers, adolescents, and young adults. I help clients who deal with trauma, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, and self-harming behaviors.
My passion lies in working with children, teenagers, adolescents, and young adults. I help clients who deal with trauma, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, and self-harming behaviors.
Through my own struggles, I became passionate about helping others. This is where I discovered my love for mental health- on my own journey toward emotional and mental health. I am eager to help anyone who is willing and ready to receive help. I am here to create a compassionate, understanding, safe space that will help you achieve all the goals we set together in therapy. You do not have to face this struggle alone, and I am here to guide you through the challenges to help you achieve your best self, better relationships, and a more balanced life.
Through my own struggles, I became passionate about helping others. This is where I discovered my love for mental health- on my own journey toward emotional and mental health. I am eager to help anyone who is willing and ready to receive help. I am here to create a compassionate, understanding, safe space that will help you achieve all the goals we set together in therapy. You do not have to face this struggle alone, and I am here to guide you through the challenges to help you achieve your best self, better relationships, and a more balanced life.
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!
Accepting new clients! I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, and children. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, motivation, or other issues, I am passionate about helping you make positive life changes. I utilize empathy and strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and mutual respect. I look forward to walking beside you through your unique individual journey and helping you overcome life’s challenges.
Accepting new clients! I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, and children. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, motivation, or other issues, I am passionate about helping you make positive life changes. I utilize empathy and strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and mutual respect. I look forward to walking beside you through your unique individual journey and helping you overcome life’s challenges.
Our network of online and in-person therapists work with individuals, couples, and families.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Rockford understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Our network of online and in-person therapists work with individuals, couples, and families.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Rockford understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Connections Therapy Center
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MSCP, BS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockton, IL 61072
Dr. Stear offers 30 years experience compassionately serving children, adolescents, adults and families. Receive expert assistance solving anxiety, depression, relationship issues, medical concerns, as well as the full range of treatment needs. Hypnosis, play therapy, executive coaching, psychological testing, and life style wellness coaching are available in addition to individualized therapy. Additionally, she has built a play therapy, art therapy and yoga space at the office. Meditation practice, yoga classes, pet therapy, & support groups are all available. It is Dr. Stear's highest honor to serve you and your loved ones.
Dr. Stear offers 30 years experience compassionately serving children, adolescents, adults and families. Receive expert assistance solving anxiety, depression, relationship issues, medical concerns, as well as the full range of treatment needs. Hypnosis, play therapy, executive coaching, psychological testing, and life style wellness coaching are available in addition to individualized therapy. Additionally, she has built a play therapy, art therapy and yoga space at the office. Meditation practice, yoga classes, pet therapy, & support groups are all available. It is Dr. Stear's highest honor to serve you and your loved ones.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and have been a mental health provider since 2004. I have worked with clients with chronic diagnosis such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, but my passion is to work with those attempting to manage trauma symptoms, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life stressors, relationships, and those who are trying to identify the root causes of pain, trauma, stress, and overall unhappiness. My approach to therapy is that there is No One Way to do anything.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and have been a mental health provider since 2004. I have worked with clients with chronic diagnosis such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, but my passion is to work with those attempting to manage trauma symptoms, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life stressors, relationships, and those who are trying to identify the root causes of pain, trauma, stress, and overall unhappiness. My approach to therapy is that there is No One Way to do anything.
Brianne France
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winnebago, IL 61088 (Online Only)
What stories are you telling yourself about who you are, how you got here, or what comes next? So much of who we are is made up of the world we live in, with all of its influences, mirrors, and connections. Maybe you're looking for someone to help unhook you from those unhelpful stories, or maybe you're in need of space to explore new ideas. Whatever the case, I'm glad you're here.
What stories are you telling yourself about who you are, how you got here, or what comes next? So much of who we are is made up of the world we live in, with all of its influences, mirrors, and connections. Maybe you're looking for someone to help unhook you from those unhelpful stories, or maybe you're in need of space to explore new ideas. Whatever the case, I'm glad you're here.
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Online Therapists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.