Individual, Couples & Children's Counseling

Serving the Residents of Dixon, IL in Office and Remotely

Welcome to Roberts Counseling

Help is Within Reach

Roberts Counseling PLLC is a Dixon, IL based counseling practice. Roberts Counseling specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families move through difficult challenges. Roberts Counseling does this by providing a safe, supportive environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Counseling provides education about how to manage symptoms and develop healthy coping skills. Roberts Counseling is here to help you or your loved ones reach your full potential. Thank you for considering Roberts Counseling as your counseling provider. We look forward to working with you soon!

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Couples Counseling

Every relationship can benefit from couples counseling. When you visit us for couples counseling,  you and your partner will learn to develop healthy communication skills. We work with couples to help them understand and resolve conflicts in their relationship. Couples counseling can help improve the quality of your relationship and build a stronger emotional connection. If you are interested in couples counseling, please contact us today. We would be happy to answer any questions you have about our services.

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Individual Therapy

Recovery is an Inside Job

Individual therapy can help you get back in control of your life, and Roberts Counseling, PLLC can help. Individual therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on helping individuals address personal issues in their lives. The therapist works with the individual to help them identify patterns of thoughts and behavior that are contributing to their problems. Through individual therapy, you can learn how to change these patterns to improve your overall well-being. Roberts Counseling, PLLC offers individual therapy services that can help you get back on track and achieve your goals. If you are struggling with motivation, increasing self-esteem, or creating healthy habits, Roberts Counseling, PLLC can help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and get started on the road to recovery.

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Therapy for Children

Starting at Age 10

Roberts Counseling is proud to offer therapy services for children starting at age 10. We understand that children can face a wide variety of challenges, and we are here to help. Our experienced therapists use a variety of techniques to help children overcome their challenges and improve their well-being. We also offer family counseling to help families support their child's progress. Roberts Counseling is committed to providing the highest quality care for our clients, and we welcome you to contact us to learn more about our services.

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Our Team

Meet Valerie  (she/her)
Valerie N. Roberts MSW, LCSW
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Valerie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. She is the owner of Roberts Counseling, PLLC which started as a solo practice in August 2021. As a therapist, she strives to be authentic, non-judgmental, and empathetic. She will work with you to determine your goals for therapy and encourages the client to take the lead on deciding where to begin. On the other hand, if you are feeling stuck, she can offer guidance while promoting self-determination. Clients have described Valerie as “down to earth” and find it easy to discuss concerns and stressors. She believes life can be rather difficult, and most of the time, we are all doing our best. Valerie has experience treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief, and more.


Valerie is currently NOT accepting new clients.


Therapy Approaches:

  • Person-Centered
  • Attachment-Based
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • EFT
  • Hypnosis,
  • Ages 12+, Couples, Families
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Meet Whitney (she/her)
Whitney Miller, LCSW
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Whitney Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience working in the mental health field. Whitney believes that to best serve each of her clients, she must meet them where they are at. Whitney will support you while you determine the goals within your therapeutic journey. Whitney takes a holistic approach, focusing on the mind, body, and soul in an effort to start healing from the inside out. Her client’s describe her as non-judgmental, honest, and someone whom they can quickly build rapport and trust with. Whitney is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and offers this as one of many therapeutic interventions. Whitney has experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting issues, life stressors, substance use disorders and more.


She is currently accepting new clients in office as well as telehealth.

In network with:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • A few Medicare plans.
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Therapy Approaches:

  • Person-centered therapy
  • EMDR
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 
  • Ages 10+
Meet Monique (she/her)
Monique Engberg, M.S., QMHP, CADC
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Monique is a Qualified Mental Health Professional and Ceritified Alchohol and Drug Counselor with over six years of experience in the field of mental health. She believes every client's life journey is unique; therefore, their therapy will be as well. Monique meets clients where they are while also supporting and empowering them in their therapeutic and life goals. Monique has a friendly, down-to-earth personality that helps clients feel comfortable and safe in therapy. When meeting with her, clients tend to feel accepted and encouraged to be themselves.


Monique has experience working with teens and adults who experience substance abuse disorders as well as co-occurring disorders. She is well-versed, trained, and educated on the Neurobiology of Trauma, and educated in crisis management counseling through Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (ICADV/ICASA). Monique also has experience and training in counseling for LGBTQ+ and gender issues-this is an area of special interest for her. She also has experience treating depression, anxiety, parenting issues, and a variety of other mental health concerns.

In network with:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Accepts self-pay
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Therapy Approaches:

  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Ages 7+
Meet Susie (she/her)
Susie Wilhelm, MSW, LCSW
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Susie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over eight years of experience in the mental health field. Her approach to therapy is warm, empathetic, non-judgemental, and client-centered. Susie believes in the process of building rapport and trust during the beginning phases of therapy so that clients feel comfortable sharing their concerns or struggles. Clients take the lead when working with Suse while she provides a warm, welcoming environment for people to explore life's challenges. She values the therapeutic relationship and wants clients to feel like they are talking to someone who understands and supports them on their journey.


Susie has a calm and laid-back nature which allows client's to feel welcomes and relaxed during their sessions. Clients can expect a collaborative appreack when working with Susie where they can feel comfortable determining their own goals for therapy-there is no pressure to disclose or focus on issues clients are not ready to discuss. Susie will meet you right where you are. Susie has experience treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief and more. She has a special interest in working with adolescents.

In network with:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • United Health Care
  • Some Medicare plans
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Therapeutic Approaches:

  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Solution Focused Therapy. Ages 10+.
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Why Should You Choose
Roberts Counseling, PLLC?

Online Therapy


Online therapy creates accessibility and we are dedicated to providing therapy to all of those seeking care. Reach out today to learn more about our telehealth options.

Free Phone Consultation


Therapy is a personal choice. We offer free phone consultations so you can determine if the counselors on our staff are the right fit for you.

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Client-Focused

Our team of licensed therapists are committed to helping patients improve the quality of their life. We believe you should be in charge of your recovery with our guidance.

We Accept Most Major Insurance

Our Accepted Insurance Plans Include

Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, United Health Care, UMR


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Address:

114 E. Everett St. Ste 209 Dixon, Illinois 61021

Phone: 

563-293-6917

Email:

 robertscounselingllc@gmail.com

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Why should I choose Roberts Counseling, PLLC?

    Counseling is an important part of life. It can help you through difficult times, or simply offer someone to talk to when you need it. Counseling can help with many different things such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, caregiver issues, and couples issues. Many people choose to explore counseling because they need someone to talk to who is unbiased and will not judge them. Counseling is a confidential way to get the help you need. 
 


    There are many different types of counseling available, but at Roberts Counseling, PLLC we specialize in client-centered counseling. This means that we focus on the needs of the client and tailor our counseling to fit those needs. We believe that everyone is different and therefore deserves their own unique counseling experience. Our team of three female counselors are all certified MSWs and LCSWs with years of experience in adult, couples, and child counseling. When you come to Roberts Counseling, PLLC, you can be confident that you are getting the best counseling possible from a team that cares deeply about you and your well-being.

  • Do you offer telehealth appointments?

    Yes, Valerie Roberts  Counseling does offer telehealth appointments.

  • What areas does Valerie Roberts specialize in?

    Valerie Roberts specializes in the following areas: 

    • Anxiety
    • Caregiver Issues
    • Couples Counseling
    • Depression
    • Stress
    • Trauma
  • Do you accept insurance, and if so, what types?

    Yes, we do accept the following insurance providers: 

    • Aetna
    • Cigna
    • Blue Cross
    • United Healthcare
    • UMR
  • Where is your office located?

    Our office is located at 114 E. Everett St. Ste 209 Dixon, Illinois 61021.

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