Female Therapists in Alsip, IL
Toyia Miller-Peters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, CRMP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alsip, IL 60803 (Online Only)
There’s no doubt that daily life situations, transitions and challenging relationships can be triggering. These triggering events and relationships can cause emotional flooding. Emotional flooding is the body’s response to being overly aroused by physical and emotional sensations which could lead to “shutdown” mode. This can look like an inability to concentrate, being mentally withdrawing, having a fight-flight-freeze reaction, intense anger, toxic stress, paralyzing anxiety, grief or depression which are impacting your quality of life and ability to maintain optimal functioning.
There’s no doubt that daily life situations, transitions and challenging relationships can be triggering. These triggering events and relationships can cause emotional flooding. Emotional flooding is the body’s response to being overly aroused by physical and emotional sensations which could lead to “shutdown” mode. This can look like an inability to concentrate, being mentally withdrawing, having a fight-flight-freeze reaction, intense anger, toxic stress, paralyzing anxiety, grief or depression which are impacting your quality of life and ability to maintain optimal functioning.
Karina Servin Jimenez
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Alsip, IL 60803 (Online Only)
Life happens and it can be difficult to navigate obstacles on our own. The good news is that we don’t have to do it alone. Therapy can be that support we need and a safe space to share and explore new possibilities. I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have experience working with children, adolescents and Adults. I enjoy empowering clients by assisting them in identifying and managing difficult emotions, negative thoughts/believes and unhealthy coping styles. I work collaboratively with my clients in developing a treatment plan based on their current needs and expectations for therapy.
Life happens and it can be difficult to navigate obstacles on our own. The good news is that we don’t have to do it alone. Therapy can be that support we need and a safe space to share and explore new possibilities. I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have experience working with children, adolescents and Adults. I enjoy empowering clients by assisting them in identifying and managing difficult emotions, negative thoughts/believes and unhealthy coping styles. I work collaboratively with my clients in developing a treatment plan based on their current needs and expectations for therapy.
As a Christian therapist, you get the opportunity to engage with your faith while in therapy. I specialize in the complexities of maternal and relationship issues. Trust, communication, relationship rebuilding, and conflict resolution are my priorities. I help clients process trauma and regulate their emotions. With me, you'll find a safe, non-judgmental space to navigate these challenges and discover spiritual and emotional wholeness. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.
As a Christian therapist, you get the opportunity to engage with your faith while in therapy. I specialize in the complexities of maternal and relationship issues. Trust, communication, relationship rebuilding, and conflict resolution are my priorities. I help clients process trauma and regulate their emotions. With me, you'll find a safe, non-judgmental space to navigate these challenges and discover spiritual and emotional wholeness. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.
Nicole Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alsip, IL 60803 (Online Only)
My clients have a variety of issues including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Emotional Disturbance, and Behavioral Issues. Clients often require psychoeducation, identifying emotions and somatic symptoms, use of a variety of coping skills, behavioral management techniques including contingency management, knowledge of social skills and opportunities to practice such skills. My goal for every client is to help them find their motivation, gain knowledge about their issues, and to be able to effectively manage their issues.
My clients have a variety of issues including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Emotional Disturbance, and Behavioral Issues. Clients often require psychoeducation, identifying emotions and somatic symptoms, use of a variety of coping skills, behavioral management techniques including contingency management, knowledge of social skills and opportunities to practice such skills. My goal for every client is to help them find their motivation, gain knowledge about their issues, and to be able to effectively manage their issues.
Maria Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDVP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alsip, IL 60803 (Online Only)
Welcome to Paz Interior Holistic Healing! I am a first Gen Latina ready to help you feel like yourself again. When we lack focus and are off balance, this can be visible in the way we interact with others and in our spaces, leading to chaotic relationships and homes. Oftentimes, this can appear as a lack of energy, loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed, irritability, and loss of hope for the future.
Welcome to Paz Interior Holistic Healing! I am a first Gen Latina ready to help you feel like yourself again. When we lack focus and are off balance, this can be visible in the way we interact with others and in our spaces, leading to chaotic relationships and homes. Oftentimes, this can appear as a lack of energy, loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed, irritability, and loss of hope for the future.
Kathy O'Dwyer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, MC, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alsip, IL 60803
Starting 10/19/24: Biweekly Saturday afternoon openings, some weekday evenings open. - Please see pictures below of the play therapy room. Do you have a child or teen struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, peer relationships, and/or depression? Is your child showing a lot of anger, refusing to go to school, or getting in trouble at school often? Is your child staying in their room all day, on their devices constantly, or rarely interacting with the family? Sometimes, allowing a child or teen to have an outlet to talk to someone other than family or friends, could help them tremendously. I am here to help!
Starting 10/19/24: Biweekly Saturday afternoon openings, some weekday evenings open. - Please see pictures below of the play therapy room. Do you have a child or teen struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, peer relationships, and/or depression? Is your child showing a lot of anger, refusing to go to school, or getting in trouble at school often? Is your child staying in their room all day, on their devices constantly, or rarely interacting with the family? Sometimes, allowing a child or teen to have an outlet to talk to someone other than family or friends, could help them tremendously. I am here to help!
My work focuses on laying the foundation for individuals to create a safe and inclusive space during sessions while focusing on emotional healing. I believe therapy works best when it’s collaborative. We’ll work together to identify strengths, increase insight, and change any troubling thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, neurodiversity, as well as trauma and abuse. I also enjoy working with the LGBTQ community.
My work focuses on laying the foundation for individuals to create a safe and inclusive space during sessions while focusing on emotional healing. I believe therapy works best when it’s collaborative. We’ll work together to identify strengths, increase insight, and change any troubling thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, neurodiversity, as well as trauma and abuse. I also enjoy working with the LGBTQ community.
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Julianna Murphy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, ATR, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blue Island, IL 60406
When life happens, things can get hard and it is okay to ask for help. Sometimes one simply needs the space to be able to share those feelings and to learn how to manage and cope with support from another. Therapy is a normal part of that process, part of our wellness and simple put: taking care of ourselves. Life throws curveballs and sometimes when that happens, we don't know how to respond or process those moments which is how therapy can help.
When life happens, things can get hard and it is okay to ask for help. Sometimes one simply needs the space to be able to share those feelings and to learn how to manage and cope with support from another. Therapy is a normal part of that process, part of our wellness and simple put: taking care of ourselves. Life throws curveballs and sometimes when that happens, we don't know how to respond or process those moments which is how therapy can help.
I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor dedicated to client centered care from a compassionate and strength-based point of view. I excel at building positive therapeutic rapports with children, adolescents, adults, and families presenting with trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harming, mood lability, and impulsivity. I am invested in positive client outcomes, creative solutions, and effective communication. I have specific success working with trauma survivors who are looking to explore and learn about their past narratives to better navigate current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor dedicated to client centered care from a compassionate and strength-based point of view. I excel at building positive therapeutic rapports with children, adolescents, adults, and families presenting with trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harming, mood lability, and impulsivity. I am invested in positive client outcomes, creative solutions, and effective communication. I have specific success working with trauma survivors who are looking to explore and learn about their past narratives to better navigate current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Andrea Espinosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (Online Only)
Welcome! Thank you for being here. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, distinct traumatic events/complex trauma, grief/loss, stress management, boundary setting, life transitions, relationship issues, therapy for therapists, emotional regulation skills, and identity development. One of my passions is working with women of color and first-generation child of immigrants dealing with the impacts of intersectionality, marginalization, immigration, acculturation, and generational/historical trauma. I also love working with couples helping them work on their communication, rebuild connection, and reducing negativity.
Welcome! Thank you for being here. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, distinct traumatic events/complex trauma, grief/loss, stress management, boundary setting, life transitions, relationship issues, therapy for therapists, emotional regulation skills, and identity development. One of my passions is working with women of color and first-generation child of immigrants dealing with the impacts of intersectionality, marginalization, immigration, acculturation, and generational/historical trauma. I also love working with couples helping them work on their communication, rebuild connection, and reducing negativity.
I also have a passion for working with women: supporting you to strengthen your confidence to live authentically.
Life can be challenging, unpredictable and unsettling at times. You may feel a lack of hope or be uncertain of your purpose. I believe in your ability to heal, change, and move forward. I believe you hold the answers you seek within, sometimes it just requires support to unpack.
I also have a passion for working with women: supporting you to strengthen your confidence to live authentically.
Life can be challenging, unpredictable and unsettling at times. You may feel a lack of hope or be uncertain of your purpose. I believe in your ability to heal, change, and move forward. I believe you hold the answers you seek within, sometimes it just requires support to unpack.
Hi. I provide services to children, adolescents, families, and adults seeking treatment for a range of mental health concerns including depression and anxiety, Panic Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I specializes in treating children and adolescents who have experienced abuse and trauma, who have challenges making sense of their traumatic experiences by “acting out” and/or who have difficulties forming and maintaining healthy pro-social skills and relationships.
Hi. I provide services to children, adolescents, families, and adults seeking treatment for a range of mental health concerns including depression and anxiety, Panic Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I specializes in treating children and adolescents who have experienced abuse and trauma, who have challenges making sense of their traumatic experiences by “acting out” and/or who have difficulties forming and maintaining healthy pro-social skills and relationships.
Leia Ogburn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Leia, and I've been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 25 years. My expertise includes working with those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, family of origin issues, infertility, and adoption issues. I believe you have all the answers within you. It is my responsibility and privilege to help you find your answers so you can live your life with authenticity, strength, courage, confidence and believe that you are able to address any challenge that appears.
Hello! I'm Leia, and I've been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 25 years. My expertise includes working with those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, family of origin issues, infertility, and adoption issues. I believe you have all the answers within you. It is my responsibility and privilege to help you find your answers so you can live your life with authenticity, strength, courage, confidence and believe that you are able to address any challenge that appears.
Dr. Reif is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly two decades of experience working with teens, young adults, families, and individuals. She knows that starting counseling can be an intimidating first step, and she will gently guide you through the process.
Dr. Reif is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly two decades of experience working with teens, young adults, families, and individuals. She knows that starting counseling can be an intimidating first step, and she will gently guide you through the process.
Reaching out for help is often the hardest part and each client is different in their own ways. My therapeutic approach is a collaborative process in which the client takes the driver's seat, as they know their life better than anyone else. Our own minds can sometimes be our worst enemies and add daily life stressors into the mix..life isn't always simple and easy. I want to help clients sort through the messiness of life and help them get back on track to their goals and dreams while encouraging positive self-growth, self-image, and self-esteem.
Reaching out for help is often the hardest part and each client is different in their own ways. My therapeutic approach is a collaborative process in which the client takes the driver's seat, as they know their life better than anyone else. Our own minds can sometimes be our worst enemies and add daily life stressors into the mix..life isn't always simple and easy. I want to help clients sort through the messiness of life and help them get back on track to their goals and dreams while encouraging positive self-growth, self-image, and self-esteem.
Reanna Stevens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHS, LPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60643 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adolescent, teens, and adults, especially women and college students.
Life throws all sorts of curveballs at us. There are times when we feel like things are getting to be “too much”. Does this make you stressed, or not feel like yourself? Are you finding waiting list after waiting list? I’m here to tell you that you are not alone in this! Situations can arise leaving us with many unanswered questions. Let me help you gain some understanding of yourself! I currently offer telehealth appointments only to provide therapy in the comfort of your own home.
I specialize in working with adolescent, teens, and adults, especially women and college students.
Life throws all sorts of curveballs at us. There are times when we feel like things are getting to be “too much”. Does this make you stressed, or not feel like yourself? Are you finding waiting list after waiting list? I’m here to tell you that you are not alone in this! Situations can arise leaving us with many unanswered questions. Let me help you gain some understanding of yourself! I currently offer telehealth appointments only to provide therapy in the comfort of your own home.
Krystal Vazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
I am Latina therapist passionate about providing mental health support to underprivileged communities and eliminating the negative stigma of mental health. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults who are looking for self growth, as well as athletes who are looking for additional support to enhance their performance. I offer Spanish speaking services and virtual sessions.
I am Latina therapist passionate about providing mental health support to underprivileged communities and eliminating the negative stigma of mental health. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults who are looking for self growth, as well as athletes who are looking for additional support to enhance their performance. I offer Spanish speaking services and virtual sessions.
Step by Step
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CAMS-II, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Tamika M. Hill, LCSW is the founder of Step by Step - The Spa for Your Mind which offers counseling for teenagers and adults. She has been trailblazing in clinical therapy specializes: in depression, anger management, anxiety and life's everyday issues. Her axiom is, "Anyone can obtain a degree to gain knowledge, but it takes passion to excel at being a Counselor. I am passionate about my clients and seeing them living their best life now because we all deserve the best!"
Tamika M. Hill, LCSW is the founder of Step by Step - The Spa for Your Mind which offers counseling for teenagers and adults. She has been trailblazing in clinical therapy specializes: in depression, anger management, anxiety and life's everyday issues. Her axiom is, "Anyone can obtain a degree to gain knowledge, but it takes passion to excel at being a Counselor. I am passionate about my clients and seeing them living their best life now because we all deserve the best!"
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Adler University in 2023, after seven years of community organizing on behalf of and alongside people with disabilities. This experience and my own lived experience as a disabled woman greatly influence my client-centered approach to therapy. We all can thrive as long as our needs are appropriately addressed. It simply requires us to recognize our own gifts, and the gifts of those around us.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Adler University in 2023, after seven years of community organizing on behalf of and alongside people with disabilities. This experience and my own lived experience as a disabled woman greatly influence my client-centered approach to therapy. We all can thrive as long as our needs are appropriately addressed. It simply requires us to recognize our own gifts, and the gifts of those around us.
I have a combination of 20 years working with various ages/issues. No matter what age, the demands of life can feel overwhelming and take over our ability to enjoy the moment. I am here to walk through life's journey with you. Let's discover the solutions to living the life you want. I am licensed in IN and IL with am, pm, and weekend hours with no waitlist. My group practice is 100% virtual making it convenient for you to explore these solutions in the comfort of your own surroundings. I have 3 clinicians who believe in the power of genuine connections, offering practical down to earth counseling.
I have a combination of 20 years working with various ages/issues. No matter what age, the demands of life can feel overwhelming and take over our ability to enjoy the moment. I am here to walk through life's journey with you. Let's discover the solutions to living the life you want. I am licensed in IN and IL with am, pm, and weekend hours with no waitlist. My group practice is 100% virtual making it convenient for you to explore these solutions in the comfort of your own surroundings. I have 3 clinicians who believe in the power of genuine connections, offering practical down to earth counseling.
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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.