William Edleman, MSW LCSW

A New Direction Counseling, under the direction of William C. Edleman MSW, LCSW, is a counseling center dedicated to helping adults and their families in the Rockford area for over 30 years. Our center provides caring, compassionate, and confidential therapy services for individuals, couples, and families, specializing in the treatment of feelings of worry, anxiety, and panic disorders.

Services Offered

At A New Direction Counseling, we offer a range of evidence-based therapy services to help you navigate life's challenges and move in a new, positive direction. Our primary service is Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a well-established treatment for rapid lifestyle change. We use CBT as the main counseling technique for mood swings, anxiety disorders, and depression.

In addition to CBT, we also teach mindful meditation for stress reduction. This approach has been extensively studied and proven effective by renowned institutions such as UCLA and the Mayo Clinic. By combining mindful meditation with CBT, we aim to provide you with the most cutting-edge tools to help you both in the long and short term.

We also specialize in counseling for gambling addictions for individuals and families. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we cannot change difficult situations from the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.

Our Therapeutic Approach

As cognitive and behavioral therapists, we believe that everyone has the ability to grow and change. We strive to help those who are willing to put in the hard work and effort into their mental health. Our approach is interactive and solution-focused, tailored to meet your unique needs.

We will work together to unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. We believe that by applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we can help you achieve your goals and lead a life that is worth celebrating.

Get Started Today

If you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or are ready to move in a new direction with your life, we look forward to working with you. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and start your new path in life.