Female Therapists in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Ellen Duong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60605
I have a compassionate and strengths-based approach to therapy. I believe that it is the relationship we build together that empowers you to work towards your goals. While treatment looks different for each person, I integrate techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, psychodynamic theory, and trauma-informed practice into my work. As a bilingual/bicultural person of color , I am particularly interested in working with those who want to explore racial/cultural identity.
I have a compassionate and strengths-based approach to therapy. I believe that it is the relationship we build together that empowers you to work towards your goals. While treatment looks different for each person, I integrate techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, psychodynamic theory, and trauma-informed practice into my work. As a bilingual/bicultural person of color , I am particularly interested in working with those who want to explore racial/cultural identity.
Kahleen Riojas
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60616 (Online Only)
Katie offers a compassionate, open ear and works as a creative collaborator with her clients. She teaches her clients skills that can help them develop a sense of mastery and live more authentic, meaningful lives. She views therapy like gardening, working with clients to plant seeds in-session that they then nurture and grow together over time.
Katie offers a compassionate, open ear and works as a creative collaborator with her clients. She teaches her clients skills that can help them develop a sense of mastery and live more authentic, meaningful lives. She views therapy like gardening, working with clients to plant seeds in-session that they then nurture and grow together over time.
Cynthia Chambers
Counselor, LCPC, CGP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
Life is challenging. Relationships are tough. Transitions are hard, and understanding how to navigate through it all is even harder. You are looking for answers, and so, you've decided to reach out for support. You don't want to do it alone, and you don't have to. I am here, to support you through life's journey. Whether you are experiencing depression or anxiety, work stress, marital and relationship problems, or you just want to find your voice in a world that seems to mute your experiences, I am here to help guide you through the process of reaching your goals.
Life is challenging. Relationships are tough. Transitions are hard, and understanding how to navigate through it all is even harder. You are looking for answers, and so, you've decided to reach out for support. You don't want to do it alone, and you don't have to. I am here, to support you through life's journey. Whether you are experiencing depression or anxiety, work stress, marital and relationship problems, or you just want to find your voice in a world that seems to mute your experiences, I am here to help guide you through the process of reaching your goals.
Cynthia Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60605
I believe that challenges can present opportunities for healing and growth. In my work with clients, I provide a space where one can feel understood, supported and empowered. I truly believe that effective therapy is based in a genuine and collaborative relationship between the client and therapist. Through this approach, I help clients to manage difficult emotions, address adverse thought patterns, and improve upon factors that may hinder one's quality of life.
I believe that challenges can present opportunities for healing and growth. In my work with clients, I provide a space where one can feel understood, supported and empowered. I truly believe that effective therapy is based in a genuine and collaborative relationship between the client and therapist. Through this approach, I help clients to manage difficult emotions, address adverse thought patterns, and improve upon factors that may hinder one's quality of life.
Rahila Waka
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60601
Challenging life experiences can create difficult thoughts, feelings, and sensations in our bodies such as nervousness, sadness, hopelessness, stress, restlessness, and self-doubt. Some of our memories and emotions may feel too heavy and burdensome to examine and manage alone. Sharing and having your story heard, understood, and empathized with in therapy can provide relief while creating space to understand yourself better. Through exploration and processing, I will support and guide you in becoming more aware of how your external interactions have impacted your emotional experience and well-being.
Challenging life experiences can create difficult thoughts, feelings, and sensations in our bodies such as nervousness, sadness, hopelessness, stress, restlessness, and self-doubt. Some of our memories and emotions may feel too heavy and burdensome to examine and manage alone. Sharing and having your story heard, understood, and empathized with in therapy can provide relief while creating space to understand yourself better. Through exploration and processing, I will support and guide you in becoming more aware of how your external interactions have impacted your emotional experience and well-being.
Danielle M. McQuay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60616 (Online Only)
Do you ever wonder is there more to life, more happiness, fulfillment? I have worked with a variety of populations including children and adults that are in crisis in the community, involved with the foster care system of Illinois (DCFS), struggle with self-esteem, confidence and feelings of loneliness. I’m known for cultivating self development, self care and determination; specializing in helping you connect with your fullest potential. As a team we will begin shifting your paradigm, developing a new attitude with new results, you desire.
Do you ever wonder is there more to life, more happiness, fulfillment? I have worked with a variety of populations including children and adults that are in crisis in the community, involved with the foster care system of Illinois (DCFS), struggle with self-esteem, confidence and feelings of loneliness. I’m known for cultivating self development, self care and determination; specializing in helping you connect with your fullest potential. As a team we will begin shifting your paradigm, developing a new attitude with new results, you desire.
Heloisa G. R. Roach
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
Heloisa G. R. Roach approaches therapy as a tool that integrates self-awareness, empowerment, and action. She appreciates that exploring thoughts, feelings, experiences, and relationships takes courage. With this and promoting meaningful change in mind, her style is collaborative, empathic, nonjudgemental, strength-based, and direct. Heloisa especially enjoys working with clients who are navigating life transitions and committed to healing, learning about themselves as well as improving the direction of their lives.
Heloisa G. R. Roach approaches therapy as a tool that integrates self-awareness, empowerment, and action. She appreciates that exploring thoughts, feelings, experiences, and relationships takes courage. With this and promoting meaningful change in mind, her style is collaborative, empathic, nonjudgemental, strength-based, and direct. Heloisa especially enjoys working with clients who are navigating life transitions and committed to healing, learning about themselves as well as improving the direction of their lives.
Rithika Somasundaram
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60616 (Online Only)
Life is an ongoing journey filled with twists and turns, and progress often unfolds in unexpected ways. It’s natural to encounter obstacles along the path and sometimes, we need a helping hand to navigate through them. I firmly believe that you are the protagonist of your own story. Your well-being matters most, and your understanding of yourself is invaluable. I closely observe patterns to illuminate connections between past and present events, aiding in understanding their impact on your current state. Together, we'll delve into your experiences to tackle concerns and find ways to manage them effectively.
Life is an ongoing journey filled with twists and turns, and progress often unfolds in unexpected ways. It’s natural to encounter obstacles along the path and sometimes, we need a helping hand to navigate through them. I firmly believe that you are the protagonist of your own story. Your well-being matters most, and your understanding of yourself is invaluable. I closely observe patterns to illuminate connections between past and present events, aiding in understanding their impact on your current state. Together, we'll delve into your experiences to tackle concerns and find ways to manage them effectively.
Greetings, My name is Nakia! I am dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of mental health and well-being. I am fueled by a genuine desire to help people navigate life's challenges, discover their inner strength, and achieve personal growth. My approach is grounded in empathy, aiming to provide you with a secure and supportive environment where you feel comfortable to explore your life's spaces, your thoughts, feelings, and aspirations.
Greetings, My name is Nakia! I am dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of mental health and well-being. I am fueled by a genuine desire to help people navigate life's challenges, discover their inner strength, and achieve personal growth. My approach is grounded in empathy, aiming to provide you with a secure and supportive environment where you feel comfortable to explore your life's spaces, your thoughts, feelings, and aspirations.
Tyler Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60605
Hi there! My name is Tyler, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker at Ashe Counseling and Coaching. If you're looking for a passionate, joyful, and easy-to-talk-to therapist, you've come to the right place. My clients often describe me as relatable, grounded, and flexible, and I'm committed to helping people heal and grow to reach their full potential.
Hi there! My name is Tyler, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker at Ashe Counseling and Coaching. If you're looking for a passionate, joyful, and easy-to-talk-to therapist, you've come to the right place. My clients often describe me as relatable, grounded, and flexible, and I'm committed to helping people heal and grow to reach their full potential.
Dawnielle Gaskin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60605
Do you find yourself wishing your relationships with others were deeper? Do you crave intimacy, to feel known, listened to, and valued? If you are experiencing conflict or lack of closeness in your personal relationships, I am here to come alongside you and your significant other(s) to rebuild and heal.
Do you find yourself wishing your relationships with others were deeper? Do you crave intimacy, to feel known, listened to, and valued? If you are experiencing conflict or lack of closeness in your personal relationships, I am here to come alongside you and your significant other(s) to rebuild and heal.
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Amee Dassani
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60616 (Online Only)
I work with highly sensitive clients and take a holistic perspective in my approach. My focus is on clients from ethnically and racially diverse backgrounds. I am happy to assist and collaborate with you on this journey of healing and growth. I take a collaborative approach as I value the therapeutic relationship and have a lot of empathy for your challenges.
I work with highly sensitive clients and take a holistic perspective in my approach. My focus is on clients from ethnically and racially diverse backgrounds. I am happy to assist and collaborate with you on this journey of healing and growth. I take a collaborative approach as I value the therapeutic relationship and have a lot of empathy for your challenges.
Terrez Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60605
We all face times that rock our foundations. We encounter situations that are confusing, overwhelming, disappointing, frustrating, or painful. We find ourselves struggling. But there's good news: we don't have to navigate these situations alone. I am a therapist who will join you on the journey. You and I will work closely together to form a comfortable and collaborative therapeutic relationship in which exploration, learning, and healing can occur.
We all face times that rock our foundations. We encounter situations that are confusing, overwhelming, disappointing, frustrating, or painful. We find ourselves struggling. But there's good news: we don't have to navigate these situations alone. I am a therapist who will join you on the journey. You and I will work closely together to form a comfortable and collaborative therapeutic relationship in which exploration, learning, and healing can occur.
Ahlam Malow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MLS, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60616 (Online Only)
I am a firm believer that it is okay not to be okay and it is okay to ask for help. I strive to break the stigma around mental health, substance abuse, and seeking mental health services especially within minority communities where seeing a therapy is not a norm. I strive to normalize mental illness and addiction as we have normalized physical health. On this mission, I have had the pleasure to provide therapeutic services to diverse populations, including adolescents, adults, and families, via individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.
I am a firm believer that it is okay not to be okay and it is okay to ask for help. I strive to break the stigma around mental health, substance abuse, and seeking mental health services especially within minority communities where seeing a therapy is not a norm. I strive to normalize mental illness and addiction as we have normalized physical health. On this mission, I have had the pleasure to provide therapeutic services to diverse populations, including adolescents, adults, and families, via individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.
Donna Smith
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60605 (Online Only)
One of the most fundamental human needs is to be seen. I strive to provide a safe environment in which my clients feel seen and heard. Through our partnership, you will have the opportunity to address childhood wounds, grieve losses and develop coping strategies to face your day-to-day challenges. Challenging negative thought patterns and identifying unhealthy behaviors will empower you to heal from the shame and guilt associated with past traumas.
One of the most fundamental human needs is to be seen. I strive to provide a safe environment in which my clients feel seen and heard. Through our partnership, you will have the opportunity to address childhood wounds, grieve losses and develop coping strategies to face your day-to-day challenges. Challenging negative thought patterns and identifying unhealthy behaviors will empower you to heal from the shame and guilt associated with past traumas.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, alone, or struggle to manage your mood? Maybe you’re in a relationship that constantly causes distress, or you're looking to find ways to relieve yourself from worry, irritability, or sadness? You are not alone. Together, we can take the steps towards peace and healing. I know how difficult it can be reaching out for help and I acknowledge the courage it takes to engage in the therapeutic process. As your therapist, I can help you navigate through life’s challenges, overcome stressful experiences, and identify patterns in your life that interfere with your wellbeing.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, alone, or struggle to manage your mood? Maybe you’re in a relationship that constantly causes distress, or you're looking to find ways to relieve yourself from worry, irritability, or sadness? You are not alone. Together, we can take the steps towards peace and healing. I know how difficult it can be reaching out for help and I acknowledge the courage it takes to engage in the therapeutic process. As your therapist, I can help you navigate through life’s challenges, overcome stressful experiences, and identify patterns in your life that interfere with your wellbeing.
Dr. Tameer -
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60616 (Online Only)
I believe we are most content when we are most in alignment with our true selves. Discontent, then, is more of a disconnect with who we truly are. It is a pain that can take on many forms (e.g. stress, sadness, loneliness, anxiety, anger, grief, exhaustion) and serves the purpose of bringing to our awareness, aspects of our self that need to be attended to rather than ignored. I believe the foundation of a helping relationship lies in fostering a safe space in which a person can show up as they are in the presence of someone who holds them in positive regard while highlighting their strengths and exploring together areas of growth.
I believe we are most content when we are most in alignment with our true selves. Discontent, then, is more of a disconnect with who we truly are. It is a pain that can take on many forms (e.g. stress, sadness, loneliness, anxiety, anger, grief, exhaustion) and serves the purpose of bringing to our awareness, aspects of our self that need to be attended to rather than ignored. I believe the foundation of a helping relationship lies in fostering a safe space in which a person can show up as they are in the presence of someone who holds them in positive regard while highlighting their strengths and exploring together areas of growth.
Crystol DeJohnette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60616
Are you feeling like you're not living up to your potential? Are you struggling to break free from unhelpful patterns? As a therapist, I'm here to help you unlock your inner strengths and access new pathways for healing. My clients describe me as thoughtful, grounding, and calming. They know that I will lead with compassion and consideration, even as I challenge them to expand and grow.
Are you feeling like you're not living up to your potential? Are you struggling to break free from unhelpful patterns? As a therapist, I'm here to help you unlock your inner strengths and access new pathways for healing. My clients describe me as thoughtful, grounding, and calming. They know that I will lead with compassion and consideration, even as I challenge them to expand and grow.
Hillary Jennings
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60605
We live in a culture where we deal with daily stress and sometimes trauma based on our marginalized identities, whether they be race, gender, sexual orientation, class, or ability level. Combine that with the ongoing effects of the pandemic and the stress of the constant negative news feed, and it becomes easy to feel overwhelmed and lose our balance. Having been in practice for 20 years and tuned into the ways in which our culture affects us all, I'm here to help. Reaching out to a therapist can be scary. I work to create an open, judgement-free environment where we will work on your problems collaboratively.
We live in a culture where we deal with daily stress and sometimes trauma based on our marginalized identities, whether they be race, gender, sexual orientation, class, or ability level. Combine that with the ongoing effects of the pandemic and the stress of the constant negative news feed, and it becomes easy to feel overwhelmed and lose our balance. Having been in practice for 20 years and tuned into the ways in which our culture affects us all, I'm here to help. Reaching out to a therapist can be scary. I work to create an open, judgement-free environment where we will work on your problems collaboratively.
Lauren A Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Near South Side, Chicago, IL 60605
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Looking to create meaning in your life or just find some peace amongst the chaos? Finding the right therapist can make all the difference in overcoming any adversities you may currently face and get you on the path to achieving your goals! As a LCSW with a graduate degree from University of Chicago’s School of Social Administration I feel strongly that the therapy process is a dynamic relationship between therapist and client.
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Looking to create meaning in your life or just find some peace amongst the chaos? Finding the right therapist can make all the difference in overcoming any adversities you may currently face and get you on the path to achieving your goals! As a LCSW with a graduate degree from University of Chicago’s School of Social Administration I feel strongly that the therapy process is a dynamic relationship between therapist and client.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.