Career Counseling in Rockford, IL
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Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In career counseling, I assist clients in navigating their professional paths. This includes identifying their strengths, interests, and goals, as well as exploring potential career options. Through assessments and discussions, we work together to develop strategies for achieving their career objectives. This may involve resume building, interview preparation, networking guidance, and ongoing support in job search or career advancement.
5 Years Experience
Online in Rockford, IL (Online Only)
Dr. Sonia Ovuehor Ovy
Counselor/Therapist, Doctor of science in Counselling Psychology, Msc Conflict Resolution, Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy, Counselling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certificate in Mental Health Studies, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Diploma in Relationship and Family Counselling, CPD in Neuro Linguistic Programming.
I help individuals discover fulfilling paths by addressing:
- Career transition and exploration
- Professional development and advancement
- Job search strategies and networking
- Work-life balance and burnout prevention
9 Years Experience
Online in Rockford, IL (Online Only)
Integrative Health & Healing
Treatment Center, Functional Wellness, Family Medicine, Mental Health and Addiction Medicine
We offer career counseling in the medical field and also offer internships for nursing students and advanced practice nurses.
12 Years Experience
Online in Rockford, IL
Kelsey Ellis
Psychologist, Ph.D., LCP
Career concerns often extend beyond choosing the right job or making the next move. They can reflect deeper questions about identity, expectations, burnout, and the pressure to succeed while maintaining balance in other areas of life. Many women I work with are navigating competing demands between professional growth and personal well-being. Therapy offers space to clarify what matters most, understand the patterns influencing your decisions, and move forward in a way that feels more aligned and sustainable.
2 Years Experience
Online in Rockford, IL (Online Only)
Elaine Flockerzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I specialize in Career Counseling, as evidenced by my professional training, licensing credentials, and years of experience working successfully in this area of treatment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Rockford, IL (Online Only)
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.
Career Counseling therapists in Rockford, IL Statistics
Career Counseling therapists in Rockford, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $222 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$222
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Christian |