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Top addiction and substance use disorder therapists and psychiatrists in Rockford, IL
Whether you're navigating alcohol use disorder, opioid dependence, or other substance-related challenges, Headway's Rockford-based providers offer personalized treatment plans combining talk therapy and medication management support. Many clients save 75% on sessions through insurance coverage, making recovery more accessible.
I am a solution focused therapist with 39 years of experience. My therapy style is cognitive, interactive, compassionate, and, if need be, challenging. I believe effective therapy should produce change, not just insight. I will listen to you deeply, help conceptualize the problems, patterns, and dynamics which are causing you trouble, and give you feedback. Together, we will develop a strategy for more effective functioning and a better quality of life. therapy.
I do not do phone consultations.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I work within a relational-cultural framework, which is based on the idea that disconnection is a source of suffering.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in providing the best quality care using evidence-based practice that includes medication management and therapeutic sessions.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I have been working with marginalized populations and people struggling with addictions for over a decade.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My philosophy is to treat the whole patient; body, mind and spirit and to utilize a combination of holistic and conventional strategies to achieve this goal.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“It's a priority of mine that each individual I meet with leaves a session feeling heard, respected, and their feelings validated.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My job is to help you explore where these issues are coming from, what has worked in the past, and what will help you become a new "whole" person in the future.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create an environment that is welcoming and warm, one that is communicative and nonjudgemental.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style in therapy is warm, collaborative, and real. I'll sit with you in the hard stuff, help you untangle patterns, and gently challenge you when you're ready.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I strongly believe active listening is one of the most important elements when providing treatment to recognize your individual needs and provide personalized care.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I place a strong emphasis on creating an environment that fosters comfortable conversation, safety, and openness between us as partners in the therapeutic process.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe in building a strong therapeutic rapport to create a safe, trusting environment for your unique healing journey.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal is to maintain a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with my patients.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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“I believe each person comes to therapy with their own inner resources. My role is to help you uncover them.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
With a nursing career spanning since 2008, I have dedicated over 15 years to understanding the complexities of patient care. After earning my Master’s Degree in 2021, I transitioned into advanced psychiatric practice in 2022. Having served in both fast-paced inpatient units and collaborative outpatient clinics, I offer a well-rounded perspective on mental health. My background allows me to blend clinical expertise with a deeply rooted compassion for the human experience.
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to takeaway a therapeutic or treatment plan that has routines and assignments that they can use on a daily basis.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am amazed how current treatment options allow my patients to live and function well in the family, at work, and the community.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a warm and collaborative space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes in your life.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“The day to day world is field work and what we do during our session is work and revise new strategies to use during field work.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“Rick McEwan's guiding philosophy is to be a "friend in healthcare," recognizing that seeking help is a courageous act.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions and work toward healing and personal growth.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I believe in honoring cultural background and lived experience, understanding that mental health is shaped by identity, history, and personal values.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I am down to earth and bring humor into our sessions when appropriate. Therapy doesn't have to be something you dread!”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a space to explore ingrained habits in relationships, to build trust that allows you to feel your emotions and learn new healthy habits.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I provide compassionate, patient-centered care, tailoring evidence-based treatments to each individual's unique needs.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I have over 19 years of experience in the mental health field, working with both adults and couples.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I use supportive and sometimes challenging feedback along with humor when appropriate, to help gain insights and new perspectives into difficult roles and relationships.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My professional journey is a testament to my commitment to patient partnerships, where I empower individuals to achieve their health and wellness goals through a personalized and collaborative approach.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I have worked in the human services for over 20 years. Including, substance use, depression, anxiety, LGBT, anger, and self esteem.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
I’m Emily, a licensed psychotherapist and Clinical Social Worker with a specialization in healthcare from Aurora University. I have extensive experience across various levels of care—including inpatient psychiatric settings, residential treatment, PHP/IOP, and community mental health—I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals facing co-occurring disorders, addiction, eating disorders, and trauma.
Through my work with complex cases, I have observed that many challenges are deeply rooted in trauma and systemic issues.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I am a dual board-certified psychiatric and geriatric nurse practitioner with over 25 years of healthcare experience, providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to young adults, adults, and older adults. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, insomnia, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and behavioral or psychological symptoms associated with dementia and complex medical conditions.
My experience spans hospital care, rehabilitation, hospice, and long-term care settings, giving me a deep understanding of the connection between physical and mental health. I am especially comfortable supporting individuals with multiple medical concerns or those navigating life transitions related to aging, illness, or stress.
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I view therapy as a partnership. I bring my clinical expertise and you bring a profound knowledge of who you are and were you want to go.”
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
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“I am a dedicated therapist who specializes in supporting any individual who has experienced trauma offering a space where their unique experiences and perspectives are deeply understood and valued.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
“My approach is holistic, direct, and individualized to each client's needs. I combine evidence-based medication management with supportive and insight-oriented care...”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I come from a broken home as an only child of divorce, with an alcoholic father who was absent most of my life.”
Substance use / addiction, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My focus is on creating a positive life perspective by addressing negative responses to mental health functioning.”
Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
“I have worked with individuals and families from primarily underserved communities throughout my 30 year social work practice.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My style is direct, compassionate, and as "real as it's going to get". I help clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves find clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I help couples and individuals shift patterns that feel impossible to break so they can focus on what matters.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I've been there, too. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe to share your struggles and to work together on finding ways to move forward.”
Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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