SUPPORT FOR GROWING MINDS AND HEARTS
Compassionate Preteen and Children’s Counseling
What You’ll Get from Children’s Counseling
Children experience big emotions, just like adults—but they often lack the tools to express or process what they’re going through. At Roberts Counseling, we provide a safe, nurturing space where kids and preteens can explore their feelings, develop healthy coping skills, and feel understood.
A Safe, Welcoming Environment
Kids need to feel safe before they can open up. Our therapists specialize in creating calm, supportive spaces where children feel heard, seen, and valued.
Improved Behavior at Home and School
By getting to the root of emotional or behavioral challenges, we help kids build the confidence and self-awareness to make positive changes.
Age-Appropriate Techniques
Through play therapy, storytelling, art, and conversation, we tailor sessions to each child’s age and developmental stage.
Emotional Regulation Tools
We help children learn how to manage their emotions in healthy ways—teaching skills they can use both now and throughout life.
Parent and Family Support
You won’t be left out of the process. We partner with parents to provide updates, insights, and tools you can use to support your child outside of therapy.
Counseling for Emotional Challenges
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Behavior and Transitions
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Trauma and Grief
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» Counseling for Emotional Challenges
If your child is struggling with sadness, anxiety, anger, or mood swings, therapy can help them process their feelings in a safe space. Our counselors work gently and supportively to build emotional awareness and coping strategies.
» Help with Behavior and Transitions
Major changes like divorce, moving, or school issues can trigger emotional or behavioral responses. We help children navigate these transitions while building trust, structure, and a greater sense of stability.
» Support for Trauma and Grief
Loss and trauma can be overwhelming, especially for young minds. Our trained counselors provide gentle, trauma-informed care that supports healing while honoring your child’s experience and pace.
HOW IT WORKS
We Help Children Overcome Their Struggles and Challenges So They Can Grow With Confidence, Mental Strength, and Emotional Regulation.
We believe that every child deserves a therapist who listens without judgment, meets them on their level, and builds trust over time. Our therapists are trained in trauma-informed and child-centered approaches that honor each child’s unique personality and pace.
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Browse our team to see who feels like the best fit for your child. Each of our therapists brings their own strengths and specialties—so whether you're looking for support with their anxiety, trauma, communication, or behavioral patterns, you’ll find someone who understands and can help.
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Get support in a way that works for your life. We offer both secure video sessions and in-person counseling at our comfortable offices located in either Dixon or Rock Falls Illinois. Choose what feels best, and switch anytime if your needs change.
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Whether you know which counselor you want or if you don’t have a preference, we’ll check when we can schedule an appointment for you. Contact us today to see what’s available.
View Our Other Services
We offer a range of services and individual approaches tailored to your unique needs, because healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.
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Explore Our Blog & Free Resources
Looking for guidance between sessions—or not sure where to start? Our team regularly shares helpful insights, tools, and encouragement through our blog and free resources.
FAQ
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Most of our counselors work with children ages 10 and up, though we do have a provider who sees children starting at age 7. You can view our team page to find out more details and learn about each individual counselor and what they specialize in. All of them use age-appropriate techniques tailored to each child’s developmental stage.
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If your child is experiencing changes in behavior, mood, sleep, school performance, or has gone through a significant life change or trauma, therapy may be a helpful step.
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Yes. While sessions are focused on the child, we include parents or caregivers with regular updates, check-ins, and guidance on how to support progress at home.
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Yes, we offer tele-health sessions for children who are comfortable with virtual interaction. In-person sessions are also available and may be recommended based on age or need.
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Yes, Roberts Counseling PLLC accepts several major insurance plans to help make therapy more accessible and affordable.
Most of our providers are in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and United Healthcare. Some therapists also accept UMR, Cigna, and select Medicare plans. For clients who are uninsured or prefer not to use insurance, self-pay options are available.
If you’re unsure about your coverage, we’re happy to help you navigate your benefits and match you with a therapist who accepts your plan.
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We have two offices located in the Sauk Valley Area.
Our Dixon office is located at 114 E. Everett St. Ste 209 Dixon, Illinois 61021.
Our Rock Falls office is located at 1503 1st Avenue Suite B,Rock Falls, IL 61071.
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Dixon Office
114 E. Everett Street, Dixon IL 61021
Call: 563-293-6917
robertscounselingllc@gmail.com
Rock Falls Office
1503 1st Avenue Suite B,Rock Falls, IL 61071
Call: 563-293-6917
robertscounselingllc@gmail.com
