ART Therapists in Rockford, IL

Are you worried about the way you are feeling? Maybe you are overwhelmed, can't sleep, are plagued by intrusive thoughts, or just feel sad and stuck. I provide therapy designed for healing and growth. Using research based strategies tailored to how you learn, we will build on your strengths to help you reach the life you want, on a timeline that feels right for you. You are not in this alone, and together we will create a plan to help you feel well, honor your emotions, and feel confident in yourself and your choices.

Graceful Therapy offers grace-filled therapy services to individual, families, and couples. Graceful Therapy specializes in treating concerns like anxiety, depression, postpartum stress, trauma and adjustment disorders. Graceful Therapy is committed to creating an affirming and truly grace-filled space where all are welcome.

Professionally, I have advanced training and experience in treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and insomnia. For six years, I worked for the VA, helping veterans heal the invisible wounds of combat and other traumatic experiences. Now, I offer therapy to the wider community, including veterans. I love what I do, and that shine through in my work. Please feel free to contact me to learn more about my practice and to set up an appointment.

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.

I’m trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Autism Parenting, and effective relational communication strategies. Clients report that I have a great combination of empathy and practicality in my style.

Rockford is one of Illinois's largest cities and one of the Midwest's most economically challenged mid-size communities, having experienced significant deindustrialization following the loss of its manufacturing base, with high rates of poverty and crime that create substantial mental health need across the population. The city has a racially diverse population and a significant Black community that has been disproportionately affected by economic decline and the associated stresses of poverty, violence, and limited opportunity. SwedishAmerican Hospital, now part of UW Health, provides behavioral health services, and community mental health centers serve residents who cannot access private care. Common therapy concerns include trauma, depression, anxiety, economic stress, and the particular challenges of living in a community grappling openly with how to rebuild and reimagine itself after decades of industrial decline.

Gender ID

	70%	Female
	30%	Male

Session Type

	67%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only

Top Specialties

78%	Anxiety or Fears
78%	Trauma and PTSD
67%	Depression
56%	Self Esteem
44%	Loss or Grief
44%	Postpartum Depression
44%	Stress

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Young Adult
78%	Senior
33%	Teen
11%	Children

Client Focus

44%	Women
33%	LGBTQ+
33%	Men
33%	Military / Veterans
22%	Black / African American

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapists in Rockford, IL

Dr. Colby Cohen-Archer

Graceful Therapy PLLC

Jacqueline Elster

Dr. Judith Bank

Laura DeAngelo

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) therapists in Rockford, IL Statistics

Average years in practice

Average cost per session

Accept insurance

Offer sliding scale