Community Partnerships

kp counseling is getting involved.  We have several counselors working at local area schools and organizations helping serve the mental health needs of our community.

Local Area Schools

Dr. Christina Warden, DSW, LCSW:  School Liaison Lead and Clinical Director

Prior to counseling individuals, couples, and families, Christina worked in our community for over 15 years assisting individuals and families in crisis, victims of domestic violence, victims of rape/sexual assault, and youth-at-risk. Christina had the profound privilege of working within end-of-life with patients and families for several years prior to private practice counseling and ultimately joining KP Counseling. Christina earned her Doctorate in Clinical Social Work at Aurora University in Aurora, IL, and she has been an adjunct professor teaching both bachelor’s and master’s level coursework in social work for over 12 years.

Christina and her husband will celebrate 22 years of marriage this year, and they are very busy with their four children who are all involved in multiple sports and activities. 

Beyond her faith, her family, her friends and her work, Christina enjoys reading, writing, volunteering and spending time outdoors. Christina enjoys speaking in the community on topics related to mental health and well-being.  She is dedicated to working as a conduit in others’ lives to promote understanding and healing.

Christina identifies most with cognitive-behavioral therapy traditionally, but operates from several modalities specializing in couples work, grief work, memory work, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD or survivors of trauma and more. She is certified in TF-CBT, CISM and Critical Response work, and she is experienced in working with first responders and veterans. She is licensed in both IL and WI.

Whitehead Elementary School:  Tracey Bennett, CADC, MA, BA

Tracey Bennett has over 13 years of proficiency in Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Services. In her past ten-year career at Haymarket Rehabilitation Center in Chicago Illinois, she has worked as a Licensed Substance Abuse counselor, Human Trafficking Recovery Coach (LBGTQ) Women Survivors, Lead Case Manager in Drug Court and TASC, Case Manager Opioid Crisis Intervention, Trauma Informed Care at Inner Voice (2018-2020) Crisis Case-Manager for homeless population in Transitional Housing and Homeless Veterans. A Safe Haven as Intensive Out-Patient (IOP) Treatment Counselor for Drug Court Clients.

Tracey Bennett passion and specialties in Trauma Informed Care, Crisis Intervention, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction and Client Centered Approach and Substance Abuse, Criminal Thinking, Co-Occurring Disorders and Evidenced Based Practices and Medicated Assistance Treatment (MAT).

Hononegah High School High School

Bio Coming Soon

Rockford Lutheran Middle/High School: Mark Valadez

Bio Coming Soon

Shirland School District: Kimberly Henderson, LSW

Kim joined the kp counseling team in 2023. She has earned her Associates of Arts from Rock Valley College, Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Rockford University, and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining the kp team she worked in the Rockford area primarily with children, adolescents, and their families dealing with a variety of issues.

Kim believes it is a privilege to journey with individuals and families as they may navigate the ups and downs of life. Kim will be working with individuals from adolescence to adults. She is available to help clients with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, emotional struggles, self-destructing behaviors, self-esteem, trauma, and other life struggles. She prioritizes empathy and validation and honors each person as an expert on themselves. Kim believes that her role as a therapist is truly as a guide to help her clients move toward healing and living more fully actualized lives.

Rockford Christian Schools: Alma E. Zamora-Yarbrough

Alma joined the KP Counseling team in April 2024. She has earned her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and her Master’s in Social Work from George Williams College of Aurora University. Prior to joining the KP team she worked at Beloit College as an Assistant Director for the Help Yourself Program. She worked with middle school, high school and college students helping them prepare for both college and beyond.

Alma believes that it is very important to build a healthy relationship with her students to create a safe place for them to grow, heal, and focus on learning. She believes that it is a privilege to journey with individuals and to assist students as they may navigate the ups and downs of life. Alma will be working with students at Rockford Christian.

She is available to help students with issues as it relates to anxiety, depression, areas of bullying, self-destructing behaviors, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. She prioritizes empathy and cares about each student’s individuality. Alma believes that her role as a Sr Behavioral Health Clinician is to help students realize their unlimited potential by removing barriers that keep them from healing and maximizing their school experience. Alma employs a variety of therapeutic techniques with her students, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy, case management, and art therapy.