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Counseling Services in Rockford, IL
“The earth is what we all have in common.”
-Wendell Berry
Who We Are
Colin Gillette, MA, LMFT
Colin Gillette is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. His career has taken him through community mental health, residential treatment, mental health courts, substance abuse counseling, and public social services. Along the way, he has worked with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship difficulties, family conflict, and life's more complicated transitions.
Colin approaches therapy with the belief that people deserve to be understood rather than simply defined by their struggles. His work emphasizes awareness, honest conversation, and the relationships that shape our lives. He strives to create an environment where clients feel comfortable enough to speak openly and supported enough to examine difficult questions. Therapy sometimes calls for humor, sometimes patience, and occasionally the courage to look at something we'd rather avoid.
Outside the counseling office, Colin enjoys writing, art, gardening, and spending time outdoors. These interests reflect his appreciation for creativity, the natural world, and the ordinary experiences that give life meaning. He considers counseling more than a profession; it offers an opportunity to sit with people, listen carefully, and help them discover possibilities they may have overlooked.
Our Treatment Focus
In the therapeutic setting, Colin employs evidence-based approaches from both a systemic and Gestalt perspective, focusing on present issues in the here and now. This form of therapy aids clients in developing a keen awareness of their actions. By concentrating on the present, clients are encouraged to enhance their self-understanding and adopt a growth mindset, while worrying less about the limitations imposed by others' perceptions.
Our Philosophy
At times, we all arrive at a point where the strategies we use to navigate our daily lives become ineffective. This situation can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, and hopelessness before we recognize that we need help. We may find ourselves in a state of frustration, repeatedly trapped in the habits that hinder our sense of peace and overall well-being. However, consider this: what if this moment of struggle is an opportunity in disguise? Reflecting on this question might illuminate a path toward healing and growth.
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