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Addiction therapists & psychiatrists in Rockford, IL


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.
My practice centers on helping people work through depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder with care that actually fits their life. I've been in independent practice for about two years, and in that time I've found that the providers people stay with are the ones who listen well and adjust as things change. I'm a PMHNP with full practice authority, so I can manage medications and provide psychiatric services without a collaborating physician. I see clients via telehealth throughout Illinois, with flexible scheduling available Monday through Saturday. If you've been waiting to find someone who's approachable and genuinely wants to get you moving in the right direction, I'd like to be that person.
Hello! My name is Emma. I am a newly Licensed Clinical Social Worker but have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years now. My background includes substance abuse, community mental health, and most recently, mental health in a correctional setting. I enjoy working with a wide range of concerns, primarily with adults.
My commitment to therapy isn't just professional — it's deeply personal. With fifteen years of hands-on experience, I've navigated my own life journey and know firsthand what it means to search for purpose, confront unresolved barriers, and actively fight for inner healing. That lived experience is the fuel behind everything I do.
I am lively, warm, and I truly never meet a stranger. I welcome everyone with open arms and bring an uplifting, hopeful energy to every session — while also being the kind of counselor who will sit with you safely in your pain with a deeply empathetic heart. I am fiercely loyal and dedicated to your long-term growth and victory.
I work with faith-based individuals and spiritual seekers, adults in transition, adolescents and young adults, couples, and those navigating trauma, addiction, and recovery.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to figure things out alone. I’m Tamara Whittleton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. I focus on creating a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable talking openly while developing practical strategies for growth and healing
Are you wanting to make change in life, but are struggling to escape the same old patterns? Looking to empower yourself and create change in your life? I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has spent my career assisting men in achieving their goals, making lasting and fulfilling relationships, and facing life's challenges head-on. I have worked with adults across the lifespan to address concerns about relationships, behaviors, substance use, and more.
I have been a therapist for over twenty five years with a varied background including hospice, nursing homes, home care and individual counseling settings. I became a licensed, clinical social worker after graduating from the University of IL-Urbana 30 years ago.
About our therapists who can help with addiction and substance use in Rockford, IL



- 100%Substance use / addiction
- 98%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 83%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 96%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 94%Cigna
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%Ascension

- 99%English
- 8%Spanish
- 2%Hindi
- 1%Punjabi
- 1%French

- 87%Online only
- 13%In-person or online

- 69%Woman
- 30%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 42%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 33%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 10%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Clinical Psychologist

- 99%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 29%Couples therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
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