Female Therapists in Algonquin, IL
Suzanne Leigh
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Algonquin, IL 60102
I believe that humans are inherently resilient but that sometimes we need support to acknowledge our innate strengths in order to thrive. My ideal client is one who acknowledges that there are pieces of their life that need tending to. Whether it's life stress, grief, relationships, or identity, this person is open to the process of walking alongside someone who can assist them in building resiliency and becoming empowered.
I believe that humans are inherently resilient but that sometimes we need support to acknowledge our innate strengths in order to thrive. My ideal client is one who acknowledges that there are pieces of their life that need tending to. Whether it's life stress, grief, relationships, or identity, this person is open to the process of walking alongside someone who can assist them in building resiliency and becoming empowered.
Proactive Behavioral (Jessica Barnett, LPC)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Algonquin, IL 60102
My ideal clients are adults and adolescents. I am versatile and willing to work with a variety of clientele. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space, where clients feel supported. They may struggle with life’s challenges, self-esteem, building and gaining confidence, relationship concerns and overall self-love.
My ideal clients are adults and adolescents. I am versatile and willing to work with a variety of clientele. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space, where clients feel supported. They may struggle with life’s challenges, self-esteem, building and gaining confidence, relationship concerns and overall self-love.
We all go through times in our lives when we find ourselves a little lost and simply need someone to help us find our way. I have been helping adolescents, adults and families find their way through challenging times since 1996. Primarily, I utilize a client centered approach that allows clients to be in charge of their therapy and decide what the course of treatment will be and what goals to focus on. I also encourage clients to find their motivation and passions in life that will empower them to continue growing beyond the time in counseling.
We all go through times in our lives when we find ourselves a little lost and simply need someone to help us find our way. I have been helping adolescents, adults and families find their way through challenging times since 1996. Primarily, I utilize a client centered approach that allows clients to be in charge of their therapy and decide what the course of treatment will be and what goals to focus on. I also encourage clients to find their motivation and passions in life that will empower them to continue growing beyond the time in counseling.
Molly Raymond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Algonquin, IL 60102 (Online Only)
Feelings of anxiety, depression, inattention, and generally feeling like you are not in control of your mental and emotional state is an experience that many of us have. I have been working with youth, adults, and families in developing skills to achieve mental and emotional health goals for the past 6 years in school social work and domestic violence survivor counseling. I am passionate about supporting you or your child with a variety of presenting concerns. From anxiety and depression, coping skills to trauma-informed care working with me will encompass utilizing the best practices for your presenting issues.
Feelings of anxiety, depression, inattention, and generally feeling like you are not in control of your mental and emotional state is an experience that many of us have. I have been working with youth, adults, and families in developing skills to achieve mental and emotional health goals for the past 6 years in school social work and domestic violence survivor counseling. I am passionate about supporting you or your child with a variety of presenting concerns. From anxiety and depression, coping skills to trauma-informed care working with me will encompass utilizing the best practices for your presenting issues.
ProActive Behavioral Services (Brigid Woods)
Counselor, LCPC, CWP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Algonquin, IL 60102
What if you could master your thoughts and fears and live a life that energizes you and doesn't leave you feeling stuck in the same rut day in and day out? What would that feel like for you? If you are feeling anxious, depressed, overly stressed and ready to take action to change your life then together we can come up with a plan that is designed to help you overcome those obstacles in life that are currently holding you back from fully enjoying your life.
What if you could master your thoughts and fears and live a life that energizes you and doesn't leave you feeling stuck in the same rut day in and day out? What would that feel like for you? If you are feeling anxious, depressed, overly stressed and ready to take action to change your life then together we can come up with a plan that is designed to help you overcome those obstacles in life that are currently holding you back from fully enjoying your life.
Judy Flores Sender
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Algonquin, IL 60102
My approach to counseling is that I believe in the power of a therapeutic relationship to help overcome many obstacles in a non-judgmental, nurturing, and safe environment for adults, children, & teens. I specialize in integrative, culturally sensitive, person centered psychotherapy services that help clients lead more fulfilling lives. I use Play and Sandtray Therapy in my work with children. Play therapy can provide a child with opportunities to express complex feelings, learn developmental skills and empower the child to grow and heal. I encourage different forms of self-expression such as art and play therapy.
My approach to counseling is that I believe in the power of a therapeutic relationship to help overcome many obstacles in a non-judgmental, nurturing, and safe environment for adults, children, & teens. I specialize in integrative, culturally sensitive, person centered psychotherapy services that help clients lead more fulfilling lives. I use Play and Sandtray Therapy in my work with children. Play therapy can provide a child with opportunities to express complex feelings, learn developmental skills and empower the child to grow and heal. I encourage different forms of self-expression such as art and play therapy.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I work with adults and children with a variety of issues in conjunction with or separately from family therapy/consultation. My focus is on clarifying and addressing the issues that bring each individual into counseling and creating a partnership and treatment plan that will support change and growth. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is crucial to creating the environment needed for change. Social and emotional difficulties rarely emerge in isolation, but rather from a variety of experiences and interactions.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I work with adults and children with a variety of issues in conjunction with or separately from family therapy/consultation. My focus is on clarifying and addressing the issues that bring each individual into counseling and creating a partnership and treatment plan that will support change and growth. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is crucial to creating the environment needed for change. Social and emotional difficulties rarely emerge in isolation, but rather from a variety of experiences and interactions.
My clinical focus includes working with adolescent and adult clients to develop and support treatment goals. I also administer diagnostic assessments to clients to aid in their therapy progress. My experience includes working with adolescent and adult individuals with a variety of mental health issues, from mild to severe, while including their spouses or family in sessions to advance the process of therapy. I work with adult individuals whom are struggling in various phases of their life and help them manage the effects of mental health issues.
My clinical focus includes working with adolescent and adult clients to develop and support treatment goals. I also administer diagnostic assessments to clients to aid in their therapy progress. My experience includes working with adolescent and adult individuals with a variety of mental health issues, from mild to severe, while including their spouses or family in sessions to advance the process of therapy. I work with adult individuals whom are struggling in various phases of their life and help them manage the effects of mental health issues.
Holistic Care for Women & Family-Shirley Horsley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Algonquin, IL 60102
Embracing freedom and liberation is not only possible but needed for a woman's emotional and mental health.
Are you experiencing anxiety, sadness, family discord, or depressed mood? Are you in a relationship that makes you feel powerless, devalued or unimportant? My focus is to empower women to overcome their fears and face life challenges with confidence. Together we can discover your strengths and develop new ways to approach and solve problems and transform your life from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Once a woman understands herself and is able to recognize her triggers that hold her back from living up to her potential that is the beginning of the healing process and unleashing the power within.
Embracing freedom and liberation is not only possible but needed for a woman's emotional and mental health.
Are you experiencing anxiety, sadness, family discord, or depressed mood? Are you in a relationship that makes you feel powerless, devalued or unimportant? My focus is to empower women to overcome their fears and face life challenges with confidence. Together we can discover your strengths and develop new ways to approach and solve problems and transform your life from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Once a woman understands herself and is able to recognize her triggers that hold her back from living up to her potential that is the beginning of the healing process and unleashing the power within.
Nicolette Mendicino
Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Algonquin, IL 60102 (Online Only)
Let’s change the way you approach therapy. I work with clients to uncover their thoughts, feelings, patterns, and behaviors that might be disrupting resilience and self-development. I shift the focus away from an over-identification of an illness model in order to use a lens that allows us to see the beauty within your own personal wellness journey.
Let’s change the way you approach therapy. I work with clients to uncover their thoughts, feelings, patterns, and behaviors that might be disrupting resilience and self-development. I shift the focus away from an over-identification of an illness model in order to use a lens that allows us to see the beauty within your own personal wellness journey.
It is no mystery life presents us with many challenges. No matter the circumstances, there are strategies, tools, and habits to minimize difficulty and techniques to fill your coping toolbox. You will be taught how to take your toolbox and apply skills to various issues faced. I aim to validate and support individuals by promoting normal development, prevention, wellness, advocacy, and empowerment. I work with children, teens, couples, and families to identify goals and putting learned skills into action to build insight, thinking critically, confidence, emotional well-being, and functioning.
It is no mystery life presents us with many challenges. No matter the circumstances, there are strategies, tools, and habits to minimize difficulty and techniques to fill your coping toolbox. You will be taught how to take your toolbox and apply skills to various issues faced. I aim to validate and support individuals by promoting normal development, prevention, wellness, advocacy, and empowerment. I work with children, teens, couples, and families to identify goals and putting learned skills into action to build insight, thinking critically, confidence, emotional well-being, and functioning.
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Diane Zavala
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Algonquin, IL 60102 (Online Only)
Do you ever feel like you’ve lost touch with who you are, not realizing how deeply it's affecting your daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed with handling life stressors on your own? Do you ever wonder if life could feel different? Now more than ever, people feel overwhelmed and uncertain of how to deal with the negative effects of stress. If you're tired of facing life's challenges on your own, I'm here to lend a helping hand and guide you through. I specialize in working with clients who are ready to embark on the journey of therapy and improve their mental well being.
Do you ever feel like you’ve lost touch with who you are, not realizing how deeply it's affecting your daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed with handling life stressors on your own? Do you ever wonder if life could feel different? Now more than ever, people feel overwhelmed and uncertain of how to deal with the negative effects of stress. If you're tired of facing life's challenges on your own, I'm here to lend a helping hand and guide you through. I specialize in working with clients who are ready to embark on the journey of therapy and improve their mental well being.
Sheri Bland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Algonquin, IL 60102
Sheri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of counseling experience with adults and young adults. She is passionate about helping people realize their obstacles, then equipping them with new insight and behavior to overcome them. Sheri offers practical tools for change that quickly bring the individual to thrive & enjoy life again. Specialties include mood issues, depression, anxiety, relationships and handling life stresses. She offers Body/mind techniques such as EMDR, Brainspotting and EFT tapping. She sees individuals only. (No couples or family therapy).
Sheri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of counseling experience with adults and young adults. She is passionate about helping people realize their obstacles, then equipping them with new insight and behavior to overcome them. Sheri offers practical tools for change that quickly bring the individual to thrive & enjoy life again. Specialties include mood issues, depression, anxiety, relationships and handling life stresses. She offers Body/mind techniques such as EMDR, Brainspotting and EFT tapping. She sees individuals only. (No couples or family therapy).
Jenna Mclaughlin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Algonquin, IL 60102
Do you feel like life has gotten the best of you and are struggling to manage? I am here to let you know that you do not need to navigate through all the ups and downs alone. Everyone goes through life transitions that can be managed through positivity. I have professional experience in private practice and school-based work serving clients for 4 years, to adults, adolescents, teenagers, families, parents and groups.
Do you feel like life has gotten the best of you and are struggling to manage? I am here to let you know that you do not need to navigate through all the ups and downs alone. Everyone goes through life transitions that can be managed through positivity. I have professional experience in private practice and school-based work serving clients for 4 years, to adults, adolescents, teenagers, families, parents and groups.
Do you feel like you are overthinking life? If you have been unable to focus due to your attention being pulled towards your work, family or a recent life event and you would like to process, I am here for you. I specialize in supporting individuals by identifying and naming their concerns. When not feeling your best, it is helpful to partner for your presenting problem. Let's work together to provide insight into what is challenging you. Faith-based holistic approach, upon request.
Do you feel like you are overthinking life? If you have been unable to focus due to your attention being pulled towards your work, family or a recent life event and you would like to process, I am here for you. I specialize in supporting individuals by identifying and naming their concerns. When not feeling your best, it is helpful to partner for your presenting problem. Let's work together to provide insight into what is challenging you. Faith-based holistic approach, upon request.
I specialize in working with clients managing depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, self-esteem issues, codependency, grief, fear, loneliness and adjustments to the events of life. Having clients share their story with me is an honor that I do not take lightly. I focus on hearing the stories of my clients and really seeing what they are going through, helping them to carry the challenges they face so that they feel less alone. I believe that conversations can truly be the catalyst for major change, and a trusting relationship with an objective therapist can make a huge impact.
I specialize in working with clients managing depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, self-esteem issues, codependency, grief, fear, loneliness and adjustments to the events of life. Having clients share their story with me is an honor that I do not take lightly. I focus on hearing the stories of my clients and really seeing what they are going through, helping them to carry the challenges they face so that they feel less alone. I believe that conversations can truly be the catalyst for major change, and a trusting relationship with an objective therapist can make a huge impact.
Brittany Pettiford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Algonquin, IL 60102 (Online Only)
My approach with clients usually ranges between goal-oriented and psychodynamic. We can address specific areas of improvement non-judgmentally. We can explore early childhood experiences or address traumatic events and how to move forward while challenging negative thoughts and beliefs along the way. With the treatment centered around the client’s needs, I also acknowledge intersections between race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and other cultural aspects of the client.
My approach with clients usually ranges between goal-oriented and psychodynamic. We can address specific areas of improvement non-judgmentally. We can explore early childhood experiences or address traumatic events and how to move forward while challenging negative thoughts and beliefs along the way. With the treatment centered around the client’s needs, I also acknowledge intersections between race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and other cultural aspects of the client.
Melissa Carlson Counseling
Counselor, MAT, MSEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Algonquin, IL 60102
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to counseling is a balance of a straightforward communication with the belief that clients are the experts of themselves. My goal is to help clients to discover their own inner wisdom and support a plan to move out of their stuckness. I believe that our early childhood experiences along with traumas we have experienced play a leading part in the stories we tell ourselves about who we are today.
My approach to counseling is a balance of a straightforward communication with the belief that clients are the experts of themselves. My goal is to help clients to discover their own inner wisdom and support a plan to move out of their stuckness. I believe that our early childhood experiences along with traumas we have experienced play a leading part in the stories we tell ourselves about who we are today.
Khari Osborne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PEL
Verified Verified
Algonquin, IL 60102 (Online Only)
Embarking upon your therapeutic journey can be no easy undertaking. However, I strive to help individuals and families work through life's ebs and flows, and encourage individuals to reach their full potential through mindful conversations and honest feedback. I specialize in addressing issues related to childhood trauma, relationships, anxiety, depression, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Together, we can create realistic goals that help you overcome life's everyday challenges.
Embarking upon your therapeutic journey can be no easy undertaking. However, I strive to help individuals and families work through life's ebs and flows, and encourage individuals to reach their full potential through mindful conversations and honest feedback. I specialize in addressing issues related to childhood trauma, relationships, anxiety, depression, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Together, we can create realistic goals that help you overcome life's everyday challenges.
Melia is a dedicated Professional Social Worker specializing in neurodiversity-affirming therapy. In her private practice, Melia works collaboratively with clients to explore their strengths, preferences, and goals, while also addressing any challenges they may face in navigating a neurotypical world. Melia has experience working with autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, situational mutism, behavioral concerns, and parenting concerns. She provides a safe space for individuals to explore their identities, develop coping strategies, and cultivate self-acceptance and resilience.
Melia is a dedicated Professional Social Worker specializing in neurodiversity-affirming therapy. In her private practice, Melia works collaboratively with clients to explore their strengths, preferences, and goals, while also addressing any challenges they may face in navigating a neurotypical world. Melia has experience working with autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, situational mutism, behavioral concerns, and parenting concerns. She provides a safe space for individuals to explore their identities, develop coping strategies, and cultivate self-acceptance and resilience.
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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.