Parenting therapists in Pekin, IL
Browse Parenting therapists in Pekin, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Parenting
Polaris Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Parenting can be difficult. Let us help you understand best practices when parenting children and teens with mental health issues.
21 Years Experience
Online in Pekin, IL
Parenting
Transformations Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist
We support parents in navigating challenges, setting boundaries, and fostering healthy relationships with their children.
11 Years Experience
Online in Pekin, IL
Parenting
Dr. Tracy Mallett
Psychologist, Psy.D., L.M.F.T., Licensed Psychologist
Parenting is both deeply rewarding and incredibly challenging. Even the most loving parents can feel overwhelmed, unsure, or discouraged when their child’s needs or behaviors seem difficult to manage. I specialize in helping parents understand the “why” behind their child’s emotions and behaviors, develop effective communication and discipline strategies, and restore a sense of confidence and calm within the family.
My work with parents often focuses on navigating developmental changes, improving parent–child relationships, and managing challenges such as anxiety, defiance, emotional regulation difficulties, and family transitions. For parents raising children with unique emotional or behavioral needs, therapy offers tools for setting appropriate limits while maintaining empathy and connection.
When co-parenting after divorce or separation, I provide structured support to help parents maintain consistency, reduce conflict, and protect children from adult stressors. I also assist foster, adoptive, and blended families as they navigate attachment and identity issues that can surface throughout a child’s development.
Grounded in cognitive-behavioral and family systems approaches, sessions focus on increasing emotional awareness, enhancing communication, and promoting a calmer, more connected family environment. My goal is to help parents feel equipped, supported, and empowered to raise resilient, emotionally secure children—while also caring for themselves in the process.
22 Years Experience
Online in Pekin, IL (Online Only)
Parenting
Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
Parenting is one of the most rewarding journeys life can offer—but it can also be incredibly isolating, overwhelming, and exhausting. Whether you are navigating the intense identity shifts of the postpartum period, struggling with the daily invisible load of raising a family, or facing deep professional and parental burnout, Anne provides a warm, non-judgmental, and deeply collaborative space just for you. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C), she partners with mothers, fathers, and caregivers to build the emotional resilience needed to show up for their children without losing themselves.
Anne’s integrative approach goes beyond standard parenting advice. By combining traditional psychotherapy with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and creative art therapy, she helps parents regulate their own nervous systems, manage reactive parenting triggers, and process the anxiety or depression that often flies under the radar. Whether you are navigating a difficult family transition, dealing with parental grief, or balancing parenting alongside a chronic illness or medical diagnosis, Anne is dedicated to helping you develop practical coping strategies to move from a state of survival to one of connection and calm.
8 Years Experience
Online in Pekin, IL
Parenting
Resolve Counseling PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
As a therapist, I support parents in navigating challenges like discipline, communication, and emotional connection with their children. Together, we’ll develop effective strategies to foster a positive parent-child relationship, reduce stress, and create a more balanced and fulfilling family dynamic.
30 Years Experience
Online in Pekin, IL
Parenting therapists in Pekin, IL Statistics
Parenting therapists in Pekin, IL average 18 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Psychodynamic Therapy (43%), and Family Systems Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
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| 28% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 42% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 59% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 23% | Black / African American |
| 22% | Military / Veterans |