LGBTQ+ therapists in Rockford, Illinois IL
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Serving LGBTQ+
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 in Rockford, IL 61114
Online in Rockford, IL Illinois
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Evelyn Comber
Psychologist, L.C.P.C., Ph.D., M.A., M.P.C., M.H.S., B.G.S.
As an experienced clinician (25+ years), specializing in providing online therapy for those facing challenging situations, I work with people, like yourself, who have chosen to actively grow—and push past the anxiety that accompanies mindful growth. I am honest, direct, and solution focused. I strive to be emphatic, understanding, and an excellent communicator. My ultimate goal is to help you learn to trust yourself more fully and feel more confident about your choices. Moreover, help you to gain insight, become more centered, feel more relaxed and comfortable with who you are. I will accompany, guide, and support you along this journey.
31 Years Experience
Online in Rockford, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
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 Illinois (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
The Caruso Wellness Center PLLC
Marriage and Family Therapist, DMin, MART, MA, ALMFT
At The Caruso Wellness Center, you'll find more than a therapist—you'll find a compassionate partner committed to helping you thrive. My Adlerian approach focuses on understanding your unique story, building on your strengths, and creating practical, lasting change. You are more than a diagnosis, and my goal is to help you live your best lifestyle while overcoming whatever discouragement you are currently experiencing. Whether you're navigating relationship struggles, life transitions, anxiety, or the emotional challenges of the immigration process, I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you will be heard, respected, and empowered. If you're looking for personalized care that combines clinical expertise with genuine compassion, I invite you to take the first step and reach out today.
3 Years Experience
Online in Rockford, IL Illinois
Serving LGBTQ+
Cindy Yu
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Cindy Yu is a bilingual (English and Mandarin Chinese) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Florida, Alabama, and Illinois. She is well-trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, solution-focused therapy, Bowen’s theory, Gottman Method, CBT, and more. Cindy believes that each client is comprised of unique yet charismatic components such as personal upbringings, religious beliefs, and cultural backgrounds, that all contribute to narrate a cohesive personal story. This fundamental ideology has cultivated her into offering her clients unconditional positive regard and respect, while tailoring her treatment orientations to better serve each client’s individuality. Her passion is to help individuals, couples, and families to understand the misunderstood, to discover hope from the hopelessness, to speak the unspoken, and to seek possibilities through the impossible. Cindy also has a background in the medical field where she has obtained a strong foundational knowledge for medical diagnosis and medications. She understands the intricacy between medical burden and mental health.
5 Years Experience
Online in Rockford, IL Illinois (Online Only)
LGBTQ+ therapists in Rockford, Illinois Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Rockford, Illinois average 15 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Depression (67%), and Trauma and PTSD (60%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 53% | Stress |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 85% | Women |
| 60% | Men |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |
| 40% | Black / African American |