Therapist in Pekin, Illinois Corette Gardner, Therapist

Corette Gardner, MSW, LSW, helps individuals and families in Illinois find balance, resilience, and hope through compassionate, evidence-based care. She provides individual therapy for children, teens, and adults, supporting each person’s unique journey toward mental and emotional well-being. Her approach integrates clinical expertise with warmth and understanding, helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions with confidence and clarity.

Corette specializes in helping clients facing complex life changes and emotional struggles build healthier thought patterns and stronger coping skills. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she tailors treatment to meet each client’s goals and values. She has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, individuals with developmental differences or head injuries, and those navigating adoption or foster care experiences.

Corette is particularly passionate about supporting women through postpartum depression and anxiety, grief, and major life transitions. She understands how identity, family, and faith can shape emotional health and integrates both mindfulness and faith-based treatment for those seeking spiritual grounding in their healing process. Her goal is to empower clients to cultivate resilience, restore self-worth, and rediscover meaning in their lives. Outside of her clinical work,

Corette enjoys reading, spending time with animals, and connecting with nature.