Play therapists in Rockford, IL
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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
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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)
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TriWellness
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LCSW, LPC, BCN, CIT, CYYT, QEEG-C, AAT-I
Triwellness Therapy is a holistic, neuroscience-informed mental health practice dedicated to empowering mind, body, and soul. We believe lasting healing happens when emotional health, physical well-being, and meaningful connection are addressed together.
Our clinicians work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, and life transitions. We specialize in chronic illness and medical trauma, supporting individuals and families coping with the emotional impact of ongoing health conditions, complex diagnoses, and difficult medical experiences.
At Triwellness, therapy is collaborative, personalized, and evidence-based. We integrate practical tools for nervous system regulation with deeper therapeutic exploration to create sustainable, meaningful change. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, or your relationship, our goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered.
Through in-person and telehealth services, we are committed to helping our clients build resilience, restore balance, and reconnect with their strength and wholeness.
8 Years Experience
Online in Rockford, IL
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Louis Miller III, Oak Brook Counseling and Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, Attaining CMHC degree, MBK Adler University Member
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gestalt, Adlerian, and Solution-Focused approaches to support clients in pursuing goals that are meaningful and aligned with their values. I view therapy as a team effort and strive to show up as a clinician who works alongside you, honoring the whole person rather than focusing on isolated parts or symptoms.
My style is relaxed, genuine, honest, and collaborative, with an emphasis on building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship. I am always open to clients' feedback on what they want to work on in session, giving them agency. As a former Division I rugby player, I bring a strong appreciation for positive sports psychology and am especially passionate about supporting athletes in the Chicagoland area as they navigate performance pressures, identity, transitions, and overall mental wellness.
1 Years Experience
Online in Rockford, IL
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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
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.
Play Therapy therapists in Rockford, IL Statistics
Play Therapy therapists in Rockford, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $191 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (96%), Depression (89%), and ADHD (74%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$191
Accept insurance
70%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 81% |
In Person and Online |
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| 19% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 96% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 89% | Depression |
| 74% | ADHD |
| 70% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 70% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 89% | Teen |
| 85% | Young Adult |
| 81% | Children |
| 70% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 37% | Military / Veterans |
| 33% | Black / African American |