Kaari Hobson is a clinical mental health therapist and Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who has worked in the behavioral health field since 2024. She earned her Masters of Social Work at Aurora University with a focus in Clinical Mental Health and military and veterans. Kaari worked in veterinary medicine before transitioning to clinical social work. Kaari also works as an equine-assisted psychotherapist, she works with her two dogs Louie and Bindi in the office and has a passion for incorporating animals into her therapeutic approach.

Kaari believes the therapeutic relationship is central to the healing process and strives to create a space where everyone feels safe, seen, heard, and understood. She helps you develop whole-body awareness, create a healthy relationship with your emotions, and works with you to identify and rewrite long standing narratives that no longer serve you.

Kaari is a Rockford native, with 5 dogs. She is passionate about traveling, animals, and Mexican food. When she isn’t working, you can find her enjoying the outdoors with her dogs, horseback riding, road tripping, shopping, or spending time with her loved ones.

People see me for: Bi-Polar disorder, Anxiety, Depression, self- esteem/self-worth, trauma, grief, anxiety, stress management, spirituality, attachment issues, life transitions, developing self- compassion, career planning, Survivors of domestic violence, strengthening relationships, self-awareness, and creating healthier relationships with all emotions. 

Populations I specialize in: teens, young adults, adults, women, college students, Veterans, first responders, and families.  Options for treatment approach: Kaari utilizes a blend of trauma-informed approaches and evidence-based practices to personalize client care, including Emotion Focused Therapy (Les Greenberg), Emotionally Focused Therapy (Sue Johnson), Self-Compassion (Kristen Neff), among the many helpful tools offered through Brenè Brown’s literature, and therapy dog sessions.

Email: kaari@fourcorners815.com