Our Philosophy of Care
The Next Step Really Could Change Everything
You’ve been alone with your memories, feelings, beliefs, and fears for a long time. The past doesn’t change, but the weight you carry because of it, the lies it convinced you to believe, and your tomorrows… can. What if you could actually step away from life, just for a minute, and have a space that was safe enough to say what happened, what you feel on the inside, and what that voice speaks to you? You can.
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Relational Focus
Where Messy is Beautiful
Your Sacred Ground for Healing
Our practice is that space. It’s your sacred ground to do the work that you know you could never do in the mix of everyday life. In this place, messy is beautiful, tears are welcomed, and baby steps are enough. We'll be sure that we celebrate every inch forward! You are safe here, but you’re not alone. We are in this with you — one step at a time. You can do this, and we can help.
Trained in Evidence-Based Care
Our team is trained across EMDR, DBT skills, EFIT, IFS, and play therapy, matching your needs with the provider who can most effectively meet them.
Honoring the Risk You Take
Choosing to trust us to join your process is no small thing. Building genuine relationships with our clients is at the center of who we are and what we do.
Honest, Compassionate Guidance
We will ask you hard questions, offer challenging thoughts, and be honest in our observations while protecting this safe space we have the privilege of giving.
Detailed Bios & Background
Meet Each Member of Our Practice
We believe in transparency and human connection. Here is more about each clinician's background, training, and heart for therapy.
Crystal Lawson, LPC — Founder & Clinical Social Worker
15+ Years Clinical Experience
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the field and founder of Causeway Counseling. But more importantly, I’m a real person.
I’m a single mom of five children who came to me through the journey of adoption, and I’m deeply immersed in the beautiful, exhausting, meaningful, and sometimes overwhelming realities this season of life brings.
Healing happens in safe relationships — in being seen, heard, and understood exactly as you are.
Hannah Anderson, LPC — Clinical Social Worker
Children, Adolescents, Adults & First Responders
I'm so glad you're here! Reaching out for therapy takes courage. If you’re considering counseling, I hope you recognize the strength it took to take this first step. Something in you believes life can feel lighter, more peaceful, and more whole — and that hope matters.
Reach out by phone or email — your healing journey can begin today.
Joann Hammack, LPC — Clinical Social Worker
Preteens, Teens, Young Adults & Adults
It takes courage to allow yourself to be vulnerable and entrust someone to listen to the hurt, pain, and stressors in life. My goal is to create a space that feels steady, welcoming, and genuinely collaborative. There is no need to have everything figured out before you begin.
Taking the first step can be scary. I am ready to start this journey with you.
About Ruger — Certified Therapy Dog
Alliance of Therapy Dogs & Canine Good Citizen
Ruger is a 90-pound Golden Retriever with an even bigger heart. He will most often greet you with a wagging tail and a toy in his mouth. He is a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and has earned his Canine Good Citizen award, reflecting his calm temperament, strong training, and love for people.
Ruger believes in the healing power of a steady presence and a wagging tail.
Office Location & Care
Our Rockford Office & Telehealth Throughout Illinois
We welcome clients for in-person therapy at our quiet office building on South Perryville Road in Rockford, IL, and provide secure online telehealth sessions for adults, teens, and families throughout Illinois.
Causeway Counseling
We will reach out personally to discuss your needs
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When we say our office is a safe space, it’s not just a tagline — it’s the foundation of everything we do.
Crystal Lawson, LPC