Play therapists in Sterling, Illinois 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 Sterling, IL Illinois (Online Only)
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Polaris Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Welcome to Polaris Counseling! We are a group practice consisting of fully licensed counselors and social workers. Our mission is to provide high quality counseling services to individuals, couples and families in a professional, non-judgmental, and friendly environment at an affordable cost to you!
21 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, IL Illinois
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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
Online in Sterling, IL Illinois
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Gracie Orellano
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
I am all about secure attachment and emotional wellbeing. My clients resonate with my Emotionally Focused and Narrative therapeutic approach as it bridges your narratives with the ongoing emotions that come with them. These modalities offer you the opportunity to feel your emotions and create the open space to be vulnerable with yourself and your loved ones. My approach also provides skills to create emotional safety within your relationships, understand the narratives of your life and how to promote personal growth through mindfulness.
2 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, IL Illinois (Online Only)
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Online Therapy for Anxiety, Burnout & Life Transitions -AZ, IL, OH
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCPC
You’ve spent years being the strong one the person others rely on but lately the pressure has been building, and it’s getting harder to hold everything together. I help overwhelmed professionals, caregivers, and women move from survival mode into clarity, balance, and emotional resilience. My work centers on helping you live from purpose, not pressure, using a warm, collaborative, evidence‑based approach.
9 Years Experience
Online in Sterling, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Play Therapy therapists in Sterling, Illinois Statistics
Play Therapy therapists in Sterling, Illinois average 15 years of experience and charge around $189 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (97%), Depression (86%), and ADHD (72%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$189
Accept insurance
72%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 83% |
In Person and Online |
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| 17% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 97% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 86% | Depression |
| 72% | ADHD |
| 69% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 66% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 90% | Teen |
| 83% | Children |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |
| 34% | Men |
| 31% | Black / African American |