About FCS

Family Counseling Services of Northern Illinois strengthens our communities by providing individuals and families with quality counseling and education that is affordable, accessible, and confidential.

Family Counseling Services was founded in 1877 by a group of citizens concerned with the well-being of individuals and families in our community. Today, FCS continues to provide psychotherapy and family life education to individuals and families in Winnebago and Boone counties and surrounding area.

Innovative programs reflect our inclusive and safe-for-all environment through early intervention.

Areas of Therapy

include, but not limited to:

Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Mood Disorders
Adjustment Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Self-Destructive Behaviors
Self-Esteem
LGBTQIA+
Trauma
Grief and Loss
Disordered Eating
Stress
Attachment Issues
Anger
Hoarding Disorder
Domestic Violence
Physical or Sexual Abuse
Health and Disability
Parent-Child relationships
Divorce
Re-marriage and Blended Families
Couples
Relationship Building
Communication
School and Education
Job & Career
Personal Development

Therapies

include, but not limited to:

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Mindfulness Cognitive Based Therapy
Functional Family Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Play Therapy
Art Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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Meet Our Clinical Staff

The FCS staff is made up of professionals with education and credentials in psychology, social work, and related disciplines, with most having professional licensure in these fields as well. FCS staff have a wide range of specialties, including play therapy for children and art therapy for children and adults. FCS therapists regularly complete continuing education courses on a variety of conditions and therapies.

Everyone on staff is equipped to help you learn to cope with the challenges that can make life difficult. We start with an intake session to go over the necessary paperwork and to learn a little about you. This will also help orient you to our organization and to place you with the therapist best able to help you with your specific needs. Our goal is to make you feel as comfortable as possible.

Therapists schedules fill quickly. We encourage you to call 815-962-5585 now to schedule your initial intake session to get started.

All Members

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J'Neiya Burton

MSW, LSW

Relationships, children and family matters, intellectual and developmental disabilities, depression and anxiety

J'Neiya Burton grew up in Southern California and moved to Illinois in 2012 to pursue her education. She received her bachelors in Social Work from Elizabeth City State University and her Masters in Social Work... Click for More

Tina Carey Ingram

MSW, LSW

Addiction, LGBTQIA+, Interpersonal Relationships, Mental/Emotional Health, Older Adults & Families, Personal Development

Tina Carey Ingram became a therapist at Family Counseling Services in May, 2021 after having served as an intern at FCS for nine months. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and her Master’s... Click for More

Markesha Christopher

Anger Management, Communication skills, Couples, Grief, Job & Career, Personal Development, Relationship Building, School & Education

Markesha joined FCS in January 2022. She also currently serves as a Program Manager at Children’s Home and Aid. Markesha has her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Psychology and is working on her EdD in... Click for More

Mark Diddens

MSW, LSW

Individual, Family, Couples

Mark Diddens became a counselor at Family Counseling Services (FCS) in 2022. He earned his Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) degrees, with an emphasis on Administration, from Aurora University.... Click for More

Tiniya Dixon

LSW

Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Panic disorder, Domestic violence, Child and family issues, Childhood trauma, Relationships

Tiniya grew up in Chicago and moved to Rockford to pursue her education. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Rockford University and Master's degree in Social work from Aurora University. Tiniya started... Click for More

Christina Estrada

MSW, LSW

Individuals and Groups, Cognitive Behavior, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused Therapy

Christina joined FCS in July 2022 as a Bilingual Licensed Social Worker. Christina has her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of St. Francis. Her clinical interests include working with children, adolescents, and... Click for More

Rona Green

MA, MS, LPC, NCC

Certifications

PAIP, Domestic Violence

Family & Children, Interpersonal Relationships, Personal Development, School & Education, Women's Mental/Emotional Health

A National Board-Certified Counselor, Rona earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in both communications and music business from Bradley University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Rockford University, and a Master of Science in... Click for More

Kelly Finch

kelly@familycounselingrockford.org

Clinical Director

Kelly earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Loras College, Dubuque, IA., and her Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of IL Champaign/Urbana. Before earning her Master’s Degree, she worked for 8 years... Click for More

Jenna Hammerly

MS, LPC

Certifications

Family Trauma Specialist

Adjustment Disorders, Anger, Anxiety, Children, Couples, Depression, Health & Disability Issues, Individuals, Interpersonal Issues, Job & Career, Personal Development

Jenna earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater and her Master’s Degree in clinical mental health counseling from Judson University. She began at FCS in 2019 and works with... Click for More

Pam Langholf

MSW,LSW

Certifications

Beyond Consequences and Control, Polyvagal Theory, Brain Development, DBT, Grief Educator, PAIP

Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety, Biopsycho Education, Couples, Depression, Divorce, Family & Children, Grief, Older Adults & Families, Parent Coaching, Parental Neglect, Re-marriage & Blended Families, PTSD, Stress, Trauma

Pam Langholf has 18 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. She graduated from Rockford College with a Degree in Sociology with an emphasis on Criminal Justice and her Master's of... Click for More

Dina Lauman

MSW, MDiv

Anger Management, Disordered Eating, Grief, Group, Mental/Emotional Health, Older Adults & Families, Personal Development, Religion, Spirituality, Veganism

Dina began her career as a Commissioned National Bank Examiner with the Comptroller of the Currency. She was a bank examiner for fifteen years and when she began to earn her Master’s Degree, she noticed... Click for More

April Lipnitzky

MSW, LSW

Anger Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Job & Career, Mental/Emotional Health, Older Adults & Families, Personal Development

April Lipnitzky began her career journey in higher education dedicating more than 17 years of her life serving the students and community members of Rock Valley College and Saint Anthony College of Nursing, in Rockford,... Click for More

Genevieve Maltby

PhD, MSW, LCSW

Certifications

LBS1-Learning Behavior Specialist 1, IFS-Internal Family Systems Level 1, Domestic Violence

Anxiety, Anorexia Nervosa, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Couples, Hoarding Disorders, Interpersonal Relationships, LGBTQIA+, Re-marriage & Blended Families, School & Education

Genevieve, (Genny) Maltby, joined Family Counseling Services in February 2019. She has experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. She has worked with individuals age 6 to 18 in the areas of anxiety,... Click for More

Dawn Rolanader

PEL, MSW, LSW

Dawn joined Family Counseling Services in August of 2021, completing her Clinical Internship with us. Dawn joined our team of therapists in March 2022 after completing her graduation requirements from George Williams College of Aurora... Click for More

Alex Spain

LPC, NCC

ADHD, Adjustment disorders, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, DCFS Involvement, Depression, Family & Children, Interpersonal Relationships, Grief, LGBTQIA+, Mental/Emotional health, School & Education, PTSD, Trauma

Alex has been serving the Rockford community for more than 9 years. She started her career as a Child Welfare case manager and eventually a supervisor. While working as a case manager, Alex realized one... Click for More

Teresa Woods

Certifications

PAIP, Domestic Violence, My Life Choice Prevention

Grief, Group, Interpersonal Relationships, Personal Development, School & Education

Teresa has worked as a Mental Health Therapist for more than 15 years, including two years as a therapist with Family Counseling Services. She has experience working as a substitute teacher, adjunct professor, domestic violence... Click for More

Kate Zucchi

LCSW

FCS Clinical Manager

Kate Zucchi, LCSW, is a part time Clinical Manager at Family Counseling Services, and also serves as the Clinical Director at the Carrie Lynn Children’s Center. Kate earned a Master’s Degree in the Science of... Click for More

Clinical Interns

“My therapist has helped me a great deal. I’ve changed a lot because of her help and I like the person I’m becoming.”

Call 815-962-5585 to Book Your Appointment

Interested in joining the FCS Team? Check out open position descriptions here.

Career Opportunities

“My therapist has helped me a great deal. I’ve changed a lot because of her help and I like the person I’m becoming.”

Call 815-962-5585 to Book Your Appointment

Interested in joining the FCS Team? Check out open position descriptions here.

Career Opportunities