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Areas of focus include addiction, <a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/adhd\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">ADHD</a>, anxiety, depression, grief, and men's issues.</p><p>He works with people and families, facilitates men's groups, and conducts workshops and seminars. Polky holds over three decades of experience in the field.</p><p>In 2010, he founded Four Corners Wellness, followed by the non profit Shatter Our Silence in 2016, aimed at suicide awareness. Polky's therapeutic approach is informed by his diverse experiences, employing cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and strengths-based therapies.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Male</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist · Social Worker · Addiction Counselor</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Family · Group · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Illinois · Wisconsin</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/local/rockford-il\">Rockford, IL</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/addiction\">Addiction</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/kevin-polky#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/kevin-polky#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/kevin-polky#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/kevin-polky#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Addiction</li><li>ADHD</li><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Grief</li><li>Men's Issues</li><li>Parenting</li><li>Substance Abuse</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Family</li><li>Group</li><li>Individual</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Professional licenses and registrations</h3><p>LCSW</p></div><div><h3>Certifications</h3><p>CADC</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Clinical Social Worker</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Illinois</li><li>Wisconsin</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Rockford, IL</h3><address>695 N Perryville Rd<br>4<br>Rockford, IL 61107</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:7793680060\">779-368-0060</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Kevin Polky?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/kevin-polky\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>","text":"Home People Kevin Polky Kevin Polky, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW, CADC Rockford, IL AboutContributionsCare Kevin Polky is a licensed clinical social worker in Rockford, IL. 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Areas of focus include addiction, <a href=\"/library/adhd\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">ADHD</a>, anxiety, depression, grief, and men's issues.</p><p>He works with people and families, facilitates men's groups, and conducts workshops and seminars. Polky holds over three decades of experience in the field.</p><p>In 2010, he founded Four Corners Wellness, followed by the non profit Shatter Our Silence in 2016, aimed at suicide awareness. Polky's therapeutic approach is informed by his diverse experiences, employing cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and strengths-based therapies.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Male</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist · Social Worker · Addiction Counselor</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Family · Group · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Illinois · Wisconsin</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/rockford-il\">Rockford, IL</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/addiction\">Addiction</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Addiction</li><li>ADHD</li><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Grief</li><li>Men's Issues</li><li>Parenting</li><li>Substance Abuse</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Family</li><li>Group</li><li>Individual</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Professional licenses and registrations</h3><p>LCSW</p></div><div><h3>Certifications</h3><p>CADC</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Clinical Social Worker</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Illinois</li><li>Wisconsin</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Rockford, IL</h3><address>695 N Perryville Rd<br>4<br>Rockford, IL 61107</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:7793680060\">779-368-0060</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Kevin Polky?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/kevin-polky\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}