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Marcellous Pollards

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, I'm Marcellous Pollards, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults overcome life's challenges. I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, and behavioral concerns in both community and outpatient settings. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel heard and empowered to grow. I believe everyone has the ability to heal and create meaningful change.

My approach to therapy

I believe therapy is most effective when we work together as a team to help you reach your goals. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, using evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Strengths-Based Therapy. Together, we'll build practical coping skills, increase self-awareness, and focus on lasting growth. My priority is to help you feel supported while making meaningful progress at a pace that works for you.

What you can expect from me

During our first session, my goal is to get to know you, understand what brings you to therapy, and learn about the goals you hope to achieve. We'll work together to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel comfortable sharing at your own pace. By the end of the session, we'll have a better understanding of your needs and begin developing a plan that feels meaningful and manageable for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Man
  • My style is
    Challenging, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Southern Illinois University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Play, Trauma Focused CBT, Art Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    5620 Spring Creek Road
    Rockford, IL 61114
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