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Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Rockford, IL

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Top prenatal and postpartum therapists and psychiatrists in Rockford, IL

Navigate postpartum challenges with evidence-based care from Rockford's network of 753 mental health providers. Headway offers flexible virtual and in-person sessions focused on postpartum depression, anxiety, and emotional adjustment. Connect with an open-minded provider as soon as next week.

Semiloore Akerele

Semiloore Akerele

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect to leave sessions with a deeper understanding of their mental health, personalized strategies for coping and improvement, and a sense of empowerment and support in managing their condition.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Akamin Nkengaka

Dr. Akamin Nkengaka

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Together, we'll create a safe space to understand what's holding you back, strengthen healthy coping skills, and help you build a life that feels more balanced, connected, and meaningful.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carolyn Lewis

Carolyn Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I hope to guide clients down a path of empowerment, increased functioning in their daily life, and achievement towards their goals, whatever that looks like for them.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Obazee

Jennifer Obazee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe mental health care works best when clients feel heard, safe, and actively involved in treatment decisions.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Renee Rodgers

Renee Rodgers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I think clients will develop their own voice, intrapersonally and with others; establish a place to emote; discover solutions to problems.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cordelia Grimes

Cordelia Grimes

Therapist

Virtual • Crystal Lake, IL


“I approach my work and interactions with clients from a collaborative interdisciplinary framework and a predominately strengths-based lens...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nirmal Dass

Nirmal Dass

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in individualized, nonjudgmental, empathetic and empowering approach in providing care to my clients.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lovelyne Ngeche

Lovelyne Ngeche

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Downers Grove, IL


“My approach to care is simple: I collaborate with my patients in developing a plan of care that leads to improved outcomes.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Eric Forster

Eric Forster

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“My goal is to provide a thoughtful, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring what's beneath the surface while developing greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and confidence moving forward.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sam Shabsin

Sam Shabsin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring an energetic, warm, and direct approach to therapy. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel supported while also feeling empowered to grow.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Jalloh

Angela Jalloh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in seeing the person behind the diagnosis and walking alongside you toward healing and growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marci Zago

Marci Zago

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore what's getting in the way and build practical tools to feel more confident and balanced.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meredith Parker

Meredith Parker

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe you have the answers and there is nothing wrong with you. Sometimes we just need to feel seen and heard...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karyn Warford

Karyn Warford

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer a safe space to explore new perspectives and tools so that we can find deeper healing and help you reconnect with what's most important to you and get you moving forward again.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Pamela Lees

Pamela Lees

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, I am Pamela "Paige" Lees. I have been a licensed therapist for 30 years. I have worked with a wide variety of people and together tackled a multitude of life's problems. I have a master's degree in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. I enjoy working with individuals and I specialize family problems of all kinds.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Stephan Gombis

Stephan Gombis

Therapist

Virtual • Countryside, IL


“I believe in practical steps, giving my clients tools they can use in their daily lives to navigate challenges in a more fulfilling way.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Adelia Davis

Adelia Davis

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am passionate about helping clients give voice to their family narratives and shift patterns that no longer serve them, while building practical, evidence-based skills for lasting change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valerie Jenkins

Valerie Jenkins

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I offer compassionate, faith-based therapy for individuals and couples facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, infidelity, and suicide-related concerns.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica Kuhnen

Jessica Kuhnen

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I will teach you tools to regulate your emotions and heal the physical impact on your body's nervous system.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Slipkevych

Jennifer Slipkevych

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe every person has strengths to build upon, and I am committed to helping you discover yours while working toward meaningful and lasting change.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shirlisa Love

Shirlisa Love

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe treatment works best when you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in decisions about your care.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandi Langham

Sandi Langham

Therapist

Virtual • Chicago, IL


“I like to provide a warm and affirming space for clients to share their stress and pain using combination of a mindful approach along with interactive discussion and some humor.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Infertility
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Victoria Victorenko

Victoria Victorenko

Therapist

Virtual • Westmont, IL


“I believe in holding space for the whole person, not just the symptoms, and I aim to help women feel heard, supported, and empowered as they navigate motherhood and beyond.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elke Luken

Elke Luken

Therapist

Virtual • Lincolnshire, IL


“My approach to therapy is holistic, compassionate and aimed at empowering my clients to discover the potential and greatness inside of them.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yessica Garcia Alvarez

Yessica Garcia Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“As a first generation immigrant, I practice with a bicultural lens and understand the importance of validating cultural differences.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Zainab Taiwo

Dr. Zainab Taiwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


I'm a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over 10+ of experience in the mental health field, and 3 years as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I founded Isimi Health & Wellness to provide thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care rooted in compassion, cultural humility, and a deep respect for the mind-body connection. My clinical background spans across PHP/IOP settings, Outpatient psychiatry, TMS, and telepsychiatry. I’ve worked with diverse populations experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. Whether you're seeking support for mood instability, clarity around your medication options, or a space to reset and realign, I’m honored to walk alongside you on your wellness journey.

Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Fernanda Cutrone Krumm, Lpc/Lmhc/Lcpc

Fernanda Cutrone Krumm, Lpc/Lmhc/Lcpc

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I practice psychotherapy in a way that resists fragmentation - you are not a set of symptoms, a diagnosis, a singular system, a metric, a piece of data.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Weinblatt

Stephanie Weinblatt

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hi! I'm Stephanie. I've been in the behavioral health space for nearly 20 years, and I am so happy you are here. I would love to join you on your own journey.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jill Powers

Jill Powers

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chicago, IL


“I approach your care with respect and dignity. We work together to find the best way to help your symptoms.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Susan Mathew

Dr. Susan Mathew

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“Therapy can have an incredible power to shape how you see the world. You'd have someone who's on your side, guiding you through your thoughts and feelings.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Douglas DeRhodes

Douglas DeRhodes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Western Springs, IL


“I provide individually tailored treatment in a safe and supportive environment that draws and builds upon each person's strengths, resources, wisdom and goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Crystal Williams

Crystal Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My clinical treatment approaches are collage of multiple treatment modalities such as Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)/compassion focused/ emotional focused/ psychodynamic therapy/solution focused/ and strength based...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hildred Amegashie

Hildred Amegashie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Plainfield, IL


“My approach to providing care is compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic. I believe in treating each client as a whole person...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Marina Garavaglia

Marina Garavaglia

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach combines psychodynamic, CBT, and humanistic therapy... we'll work toward practical changes that can help you feel more confident, grounded, and in control of your life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Davida Barner

Davida Barner

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively to help them discover their strengths and reach their goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Guillermina Cervantes

Guillermina Cervantes

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • North Utica, IL


“My approach is collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental, and I strive to create a safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their treatment journey.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Charlotte Manyitabot

Charlotte Manyitabot

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and dementia, using a supportive and empathetic approach to create a safe space for healing and growth.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shakira Olans

Shakira Olans

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and judgment-free. I take time to listen, understand your story, and work with you to create a treatment plan that supports your individual needs and goals.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michelle Kos

Michelle Kos

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello and welcome! I want to commend you on taking this step toward self-care. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health yet sometimes it takes a back seat. As a clinician for almost 20 years, I have spent my career helping clients achieve their mental health goals. I have had the privilege of working with all different walks of life from young children to adults helping them to uncover their strength through difficult moments of their lives.

Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Carmecia Mcknight

Carmecia Mcknight

Therapist

Virtual • Orland Park, IL


“My goal is to help bring into awareness traumas, feelings, and thoughts by acknowledging the influence of varying relationships and systems in your life so that you can heal.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Rockford, IL

Number of therapists serving Rockford, IL
There are over 750 therapists in Rockford, IL accepting new patients.
750+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Maternal mental health
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 94%Stress management
  • 89%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 94%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 89%Cigna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 66%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 2%Hindi
  • 1%Urdu
  • 1%Portuguese
How they see their clients
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  • 89%Online only
  • 11%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 93%Woman
  • 6%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 32%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 8%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 21%Child or adolescent therapy

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