Black / African American therapists in Loves Park, IL
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Serving Black / African American
Transformations Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist
At Transformations Counseling, we believe that change begins with feeling understood. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can be heard without judgment and work toward real, lasting growth. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationships, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, our team is here to help you find clarity and balance.
We use evidence-based approaches combined with genuine compassion to help clients achieve their best selves, build healthier relationships, and create a more balanced life. Each therapist at our practice brings unique experience and warmth, and we work together to match you with the right clinician for your needs.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Loves Park, IL
Online in Loves Park, IL
Serving Black / African American
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In the intricate tapestry of our lives, the pursuit of happiness, safety, and love is a universal quest. Yet, for many, the journey toward emotional wellness is fraught with challenges beyond their control. Trauma, familial history, and the burdens of life can cast shadows that obscure life's inherent beauty. I believe that each individual deserves to uncover, rediscover, and reclaim life's joy and purpose.
As a compassionate and dedicated psychoanalytical therapist, I aim to guide you through this transformative process with warmth and understanding. Through welcoming and conversational counseling services, I aim to create a space where you can explore the intricate connections between your mind, body, and spirit. This holistic approach seeks to assist you in reconnecting with your higher purpose, allowing you to navigate life unburdened by emotional pain.
5 Years Experience
Online in Loves Park, IL (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Judith Bank
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, MA, BSW, Fellowship, BCD, LCSW,
I have been a therapist for many years. I love helping people to quiet their pain, to better their relationships, to work through the trauma’s of the past when necessary. I believe feeling connected to oneself and others is a most important goal. I am a Dr. who wants to help individuals improve their quality of life.
44 Years Experience
Online in Loves Park, IL
Serving Black / African American
Best Therapies, Inc.
Therapist
An inclusive group practice of Emotion Experts, Trauma-Informed Therapists, Gender Guides, and Sex-Positive Relationship Nerds, here to help.
7 Years Experience
Online in Loves Park, IL
Serving Black / African American
Pattie Vargas
Counselor/Therapist, CBC®️Certified Provider, Kessler Certified Grief Educator
After facing the heart-wrenching challenges of having two of my three children struggle with Substance Use Disorder, my world was further shaken when my son, Joel, lost his decades-long battle with the disease in 2017. In the wake of this profound loss, I was determined to better understand the family experience of addiction, and have since used this lived experience to support and guide others who are navigating the isolating and stigmatizing road of addiction and loss.
As a Compassionate Bereavement Care®️ Certified Provider and Kessler Certified Grief Educator, I work with individuals, families, and communities impacted by loss. I am a Peer Parent Coach with the Partnership to End Addiction, and co-facilitate their online grief support community, and is the host of Finding Hope After Loss, Grief Support groups for The Happier Life Project. As an advocate for recovery policies, I am a California State Organizer with the Recovery Advocacy Project, serve on the RCO/RCC Advisory Committee, and was named the 2022 Architect of Recovery by CCAPP (CA Consortium of Addiction Professionals.) My book, Secrets, Scars and Heart Shaped Jars, shares my family’s journey through addiction, loss and recovery.
5 Years Experience
Online in Loves Park, IL (Online Only)
Black / African American therapists in Loves Park, IL Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Loves Park, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (72%), and Trauma and PTSD (63%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
Online Only |
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| 45% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Stress |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | ADHD |
| 48% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 93% | Women |
| 77% | LGBTQ+ |
| 72% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 68% | Men |