Female Therapists in River West, Chicago, IL
Yvette Estrada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
With a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health, I offer a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of every individual, empowering them to cultivate inner strength and foster change. I am passionate about helping adults navigate through life's challenges with empathy and understanding. Specializing in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief, I provide support to both men and women as they journey towards healing and resilience.
With a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health, I offer a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of every individual, empowering them to cultivate inner strength and foster change. I am passionate about helping adults navigate through life's challenges with empathy and understanding. Specializing in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief, I provide support to both men and women as they journey towards healing and resilience.
I support long-term couples struggling with conflict and disconnection who may feel unsure how to solve their challenges or rekindle their loving dynamic. I help couples improve communication skills, identify and express underlying vulnerable emotions, and ultimately deepen their intimacy and romantic connection. I also support folks with dysfunctional family and/or religious histories, who are interested in alternative healing approaches. This may entail witnessing the pain and patterns of the past, and then potentially reclaiming and reimagining their relationship with spirituality.
I support long-term couples struggling with conflict and disconnection who may feel unsure how to solve their challenges or rekindle their loving dynamic. I help couples improve communication skills, identify and express underlying vulnerable emotions, and ultimately deepen their intimacy and romantic connection. I also support folks with dysfunctional family and/or religious histories, who are interested in alternative healing approaches. This may entail witnessing the pain and patterns of the past, and then potentially reclaiming and reimagining their relationship with spirituality.
Emelissa Mejia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
Life is a complex tapestry of ups and downs, and my passion is guiding clients through the paradoxes of their unique journey. Whether you're wrestling with anxiety or navigating the challenges of being a first or second-generation immigrant, together, we can move towards holistic health.
Life is a complex tapestry of ups and downs, and my passion is guiding clients through the paradoxes of their unique journey. Whether you're wrestling with anxiety or navigating the challenges of being a first or second-generation immigrant, together, we can move towards holistic health.
Jessica Backus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I’m a warmhearted therapist dedicated to fostering deep connections and emotional safety. My approach will empower you to embrace your authentic self, navigate diverse emotions, and face challenges with courage and compassion. I’ll create a comfortable environment for us to work collaboratively, empowering you to make lasting changes aligned with your values and principles, leading to a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, empathetic, radically compassionate, playful, strength-based and non-judgmental.
I’m a warmhearted therapist dedicated to fostering deep connections and emotional safety. My approach will empower you to embrace your authentic self, navigate diverse emotions, and face challenges with courage and compassion. I’ll create a comfortable environment for us to work collaboratively, empowering you to make lasting changes aligned with your values and principles, leading to a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, empathetic, radically compassionate, playful, strength-based and non-judgmental.
Cristina Valencia
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
Making the decision to enter therapy can be frightening and may weigh heavily on us yet it can make all the difference when we feel stuck, conflicted, or alone. If you have something in mind that you would like to see change, we can work collaboratively to address emotional barriers, past experiences, stressors, or relationship patterns that may be exacerbating your concern. I believe that a safe, warm, validating, culturally competent, and empathic therapeutic relationship is the foundation for change.
Making the decision to enter therapy can be frightening and may weigh heavily on us yet it can make all the difference when we feel stuck, conflicted, or alone. If you have something in mind that you would like to see change, we can work collaboratively to address emotional barriers, past experiences, stressors, or relationship patterns that may be exacerbating your concern. I believe that a safe, warm, validating, culturally competent, and empathic therapeutic relationship is the foundation for change.
Melissa Moreland
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
Embrace your inner wisdom...Heal your heart...Connect with your authentic self. I'm a heart-centered intuitive therapist, passionate about helping spiritually conscious women to tap into their innate wisdom to reduce anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and or depression. I integrate energy healing, intuitive guidance, and ancient wisdom practices into my therapy sessions, offering a unique blend of traditional and holistic approaches.
Embrace your inner wisdom...Heal your heart...Connect with your authentic self. I'm a heart-centered intuitive therapist, passionate about helping spiritually conscious women to tap into their innate wisdom to reduce anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and or depression. I integrate energy healing, intuitive guidance, and ancient wisdom practices into my therapy sessions, offering a unique blend of traditional and holistic approaches.
Cassandra Kruchten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I am a passionate therapist committed to creating a warm and inviting environment where healing and growth can flourish. My approach to therapy is rooted in the strengths-based perspective, which means I firmly believe that you already possess the inner strength and resilience needed to overcome life's challenges. My goal is to help you tap into those strengths, recognize your unique talents, and empower you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life. As a young therapist, I bring a fresh and open-minded outlook to our sessions. I understand the complexities of navigating today's world.
I am a passionate therapist committed to creating a warm and inviting environment where healing and growth can flourish. My approach to therapy is rooted in the strengths-based perspective, which means I firmly believe that you already possess the inner strength and resilience needed to overcome life's challenges. My goal is to help you tap into those strengths, recognize your unique talents, and empower you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life. As a young therapist, I bring a fresh and open-minded outlook to our sessions. I understand the complexities of navigating today's world.
Jennifer Nazha
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
As a former journalist turned therapist and first-generation Middle Eastern American, I understand the complexities of life transitions and cultural dynamics. These experiences often lead to feelings of identity confusion, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Navigating these issues can be overwhelming, especially when it impacts your relationships and values, but I'm here to walk alongside you. My therapeutic approach is holistic, collaborative, and integrative, designed to help you achieve your goals. Together, we'll explore the interconnectedness of your emotional, mental, relational, physical, and spiritual health.
As a former journalist turned therapist and first-generation Middle Eastern American, I understand the complexities of life transitions and cultural dynamics. These experiences often lead to feelings of identity confusion, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Navigating these issues can be overwhelming, especially when it impacts your relationships and values, but I'm here to walk alongside you. My therapeutic approach is holistic, collaborative, and integrative, designed to help you achieve your goals. Together, we'll explore the interconnectedness of your emotional, mental, relational, physical, and spiritual health.
Jelena Bulic Milenovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
Waitlist for new clients
Life is full of transitions and adjustments; in each of these, you deserve a safe and supportive space to talk about it in a relaxed, guided manner. I believe in the importance of language- how you talk to and about yourself and others- and in the power of stories that make life. I want to help you recognize which stories you wrote in alignment with your values and which were imposed on you by society, culture, and the people close to you. In therapy, I utilize evidence-based techniques while also recognizing that your mind is a vast universe to be approached from a philosophical and spiritual place.
Life is full of transitions and adjustments; in each of these, you deserve a safe and supportive space to talk about it in a relaxed, guided manner. I believe in the importance of language- how you talk to and about yourself and others- and in the power of stories that make life. I want to help you recognize which stories you wrote in alignment with your values and which were imposed on you by society, culture, and the people close to you. In therapy, I utilize evidence-based techniques while also recognizing that your mind is a vast universe to be approached from a philosophical and spiritual place.
Growth is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. I love working with each client as they discover their unique strengths and move toward hope, healing, and growth. I work primarily with young adults and couples navigating life adjustments and identity development who are hoping to increase self-awareness and wholistic health, discover and regulate their emotions, and establish healthy relationships with self and others.
Growth is hard, but you don't have to do it alone. I love working with each client as they discover their unique strengths and move toward hope, healing, and growth. I work primarily with young adults and couples navigating life adjustments and identity development who are hoping to increase self-awareness and wholistic health, discover and regulate their emotions, and establish healthy relationships with self and others.
Alexandra Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I believe that being a therapist is a privilege. I understand that starting therapy or beginning to see a new therapist can be a vulnerable experience and it is an act of self-compassion. When a person has experienced trauma or is undergoing life challenges, it can be difficult to see a path forward. My role as a therapist is to assist you in finding ways to look ahead and to live a life that feels more aligned with yourself.
I believe that being a therapist is a privilege. I understand that starting therapy or beginning to see a new therapist can be a vulnerable experience and it is an act of self-compassion. When a person has experienced trauma or is undergoing life challenges, it can be difficult to see a path forward. My role as a therapist is to assist you in finding ways to look ahead and to live a life that feels more aligned with yourself.
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Molly Dooley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
I am passionate about women’s health and I am an ally and advocate to chronic illness warriors and the LGBTQ community.
Currently only seeing clients via Telehealth. Week Day Morning availability. My role as a therapist is to help clients create an awareness of themselves by examining both the mind and body. I work with clients to understand and challenge the thoughts, actions, and emotions that cause distress. I also invite clients to develop insight into understanding themselves on a deeper level. My clinical experience ranging from the hospital setting to outpatient therapy has allowed me to work with individuals with a variety of stressors.
I am passionate about women’s health and I am an ally and advocate to chronic illness warriors and the LGBTQ community.
Currently only seeing clients via Telehealth. Week Day Morning availability. My role as a therapist is to help clients create an awareness of themselves by examining both the mind and body. I work with clients to understand and challenge the thoughts, actions, and emotions that cause distress. I also invite clients to develop insight into understanding themselves on a deeper level. My clinical experience ranging from the hospital setting to outpatient therapy has allowed me to work with individuals with a variety of stressors.
Robin Zazove
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
I understand life can be stressful. We all struggle at times and need someone to help us through. In my work with clients and families, I firmly believe in building on the strengths and resilience you already possess to help you get through more difficult moments. My attitude and approach to treatment is that while we all have our struggles, every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow as a person. I specialize in working with individuals or adult family members, such as couples, siblings, parents, or entire family units.
I understand life can be stressful. We all struggle at times and need someone to help us through. In my work with clients and families, I firmly believe in building on the strengths and resilience you already possess to help you get through more difficult moments. My attitude and approach to treatment is that while we all have our struggles, every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow as a person. I specialize in working with individuals or adult family members, such as couples, siblings, parents, or entire family units.
Robyn Seidman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
The events, relationships, and transitions you experience often create typical and expected feelings. Sometimes, however, experiences and feelings are not anticipated and can leave you confused, sad, or overwhelmed. During these times, choosing to work with a knowledgeable therapist can help you regain a sense of control, confidence, and hope.
The events, relationships, and transitions you experience often create typical and expected feelings. Sometimes, however, experiences and feelings are not anticipated and can leave you confused, sad, or overwhelmed. During these times, choosing to work with a knowledgeable therapist can help you regain a sense of control, confidence, and hope.
I use both talk therapy and art therapy to assist clients in building insight into thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, as well as developing skills to cope with difficult life stressors. I strongly believe that practicing kindness and self-compassion does not contradict with personal growth and self-improvement. I view the client as the expert in their own life when identifying areas to work on and setting goals, and I see myself as a "fellow traveler" who, through non-judgemental collaboration and support, can help guide the client towards living a life that feels in line with their personal values.
I use both talk therapy and art therapy to assist clients in building insight into thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, as well as developing skills to cope with difficult life stressors. I strongly believe that practicing kindness and self-compassion does not contradict with personal growth and self-improvement. I view the client as the expert in their own life when identifying areas to work on and setting goals, and I see myself as a "fellow traveler" who, through non-judgemental collaboration and support, can help guide the client towards living a life that feels in line with their personal values.
Celina Deal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
Waitlist for new clients
It is incredibly important for an individual's emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical components to work well together. I intend to approach every client from a holistic, person-centered, and emotionally focused framework to reach their goals. I enjoy walking alongside individuals and couples as they navigate trauma, relationship challenges, transitions, anxiety, and depression.
It is incredibly important for an individual's emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical components to work well together. I intend to approach every client from a holistic, person-centered, and emotionally focused framework to reach their goals. I enjoy walking alongside individuals and couples as they navigate trauma, relationship challenges, transitions, anxiety, and depression.
Jennifer Ngaonye
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I believe that everyone has purpose and value no matter how big or small. My goal in counseling is to walk alongside my clients on their journey to mental wellness as they rediscover and align themselves with the lives they desire to live.
I believe that everyone has purpose and value no matter how big or small. My goal in counseling is to walk alongside my clients on their journey to mental wellness as they rediscover and align themselves with the lives they desire to live.
Amanda Lopez-Martinez
Pre-Licensed Professional, ALMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
My goal is to make you feel seen and understood and to help foster your personal and relational growth. Working with me means discovering your strengths, building your ability to connect deeply, and learning to tap into your empathy, all while adding those skills to your ever-growing emotional toolbox. I believe that it is important to see the therapeutic relationship as collaborative– I am by your side as a teammate while you learn and grow as an individual and in your relationship. I gently and carefully challenge, all while being understanding in the process. Authenticity is valued in this space.
My goal is to make you feel seen and understood and to help foster your personal and relational growth. Working with me means discovering your strengths, building your ability to connect deeply, and learning to tap into your empathy, all while adding those skills to your ever-growing emotional toolbox. I believe that it is important to see the therapeutic relationship as collaborative– I am by your side as a teammate while you learn and grow as an individual and in your relationship. I gently and carefully challenge, all while being understanding in the process. Authenticity is valued in this space.
Robin Denk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship or family difficulty, I am here to listen, empower and help you navigate these obstacles. Sometimes we need help identifying mood changes, habits, behavior patterns, dips in mood, triggers to our nervous system. I help clients identify these obstacles in daily life along with coping strategies, tools, techniques mindfulness and tolerance. I provide a safe space for clients to talk about these challenges, together we set goals along with action oriented plans for tackling these obstacles.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship or family difficulty, I am here to listen, empower and help you navigate these obstacles. Sometimes we need help identifying mood changes, habits, behavior patterns, dips in mood, triggers to our nervous system. I help clients identify these obstacles in daily life along with coping strategies, tools, techniques mindfulness and tolerance. I provide a safe space for clients to talk about these challenges, together we set goals along with action oriented plans for tackling these obstacles.
Jasmine R S.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
Sometimes our life experiences can leave us feeling stuck, confused, and unable to move forward. There might be a disconnect between who you are and who you want to be and you're not sure how the pieces fit together. Our work together would include exploring the things getting in the way of living more authentically, and incorporate coping skills for managing day to day experiences. I take an integrative approach, incorporating various techniques and strategies that fit best with you and your goals.
Sometimes our life experiences can leave us feeling stuck, confused, and unable to move forward. There might be a disconnect between who you are and who you want to be and you're not sure how the pieces fit together. Our work together would include exploring the things getting in the way of living more authentically, and incorporate coping skills for managing day to day experiences. I take an integrative approach, incorporating various techniques and strategies that fit best with you and your goals.
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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.