Art therapists in Rockford, IL
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Art Therapy
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 Rockford, IL (Online Only)
Art Therapy
Sarah Jeziorski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR, EMDR-Certified
I enjoy helping Teens & Adults develop their personal strengths and learn to use their creativity for growth and healing. I use a combination of EMDR, Art Therapy, Somatic and Relational Talk Therapy. My ideal client is someone who is looking to heal from past trauma, learn to manage anxiety, or improve current relationships and quality of life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Rockford, IL
Art Therapy
Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
Mind Body Connections is a group practice with locations in Naperville and Chicago, and the professional home of 10 highly skilled therapists each in their areas of expertise. We believe in the importance of identifying and attending to the root cause of the issues that brought you to seek therapy at this time. By working with us, you will gain skills to support yourself outside of the therapy hour and feel more empowered to tackle life's challenges. As the owner of Mind Body Connections, I will personally do your intake within less than 48 hours and place you with the clinician that will best meet your needs.
28 Years Experience
Online in Rockford, IL
Art Therapy
Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
Anne is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist dedicated to providing a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based environment for healing. Specializing in perinatal mental health, grief, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, she supports individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and complex life transitions. By combining traditional psychotherapy with art therapy techniques, Anne helps clients cultivate practical coping strategies to navigate life's challenges, maternal mental health journey, or chronic medical diagnoses with resilience.
8 Years Experience
Online in Rockford, IL
Art Therapy
Integrative Health & Healing
Treatment Center, Functional Wellness, Family Medicine, Mental Health and Addiction Medicine
We offer an innovative approach to quintessential wellness.
12 Years Experience
Online in Rockford, IL
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.
Art Therapy therapists in Rockford, IL Statistics
Art Therapy therapists in Rockford, IL average 16 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (85%), and Trauma and PTSD (70%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
70%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 85% | Depression |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Self Esteem |
| 56% | ADHD |
| 48% | Body Image |
| 48% | Divorce |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Teen |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 52% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 33% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |