Female Therapists in Barrington, IL
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Is your child irritable and nervous, worried about everything, unable to enjoy life and missing out? Are they sad, down and isolating themselves from family and friends? Is your child acting out their feelings through their behavior, unable to find the words to express how they feel? We can help with anxiety, depression, school refusal, separation anxiety, social anxiety and so much more. We know that: Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain - Vivian Greene. At Kids Spot Therapy, we aim to help kids & teens learn how to accept themselves and strive to overcome the adver
Is your child irritable and nervous, worried about everything, unable to enjoy life and missing out? Are they sad, down and isolating themselves from family and friends? Is your child acting out their feelings through their behavior, unable to find the words to express how they feel? We can help with anxiety, depression, school refusal, separation anxiety, social anxiety and so much more. We know that: Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain - Vivian Greene. At Kids Spot Therapy, we aim to help kids & teens learn how to accept themselves and strive to overcome the adver
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Hi, I'm Chloe! Having a former career in education has taught me that there is always something new to discover. Together, we will explore parts of your Self that are impacting your daily life. That could look like anxiety, family conflict, depression, or self-esteem, to name a few. You can expect a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere, with a little bit of humor and a lot of empathy.
Hi, I'm Chloe! Having a former career in education has taught me that there is always something new to discover. Together, we will explore parts of your Self that are impacting your daily life. That could look like anxiety, family conflict, depression, or self-esteem, to name a few. You can expect a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere, with a little bit of humor and a lot of empathy.
![Photo of Susan Gibbons, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/72fcca29-9c5e-46fa-8e0a-8af55d8bcea1/3/320x400.jpeg)
I view counseling as a privilege and a partnership between my clients and myself. There is no more important journey than healing the pain within that hurts, discovering the joys of who you are, creating meaning and purpose in your life, while simultaneously enabling the expression of healthy emotions, developing more secure relationships, and managing life stressors. I bring a breadth of life experience to my counseling sessions being a wife, a parent, and having lived and worked abroad. I provide support in marriage, career counseling, and help clients navigate the hardest and most important job in the world: parenting.
I view counseling as a privilege and a partnership between my clients and myself. There is no more important journey than healing the pain within that hurts, discovering the joys of who you are, creating meaning and purpose in your life, while simultaneously enabling the expression of healthy emotions, developing more secure relationships, and managing life stressors. I bring a breadth of life experience to my counseling sessions being a wife, a parent, and having lived and worked abroad. I provide support in marriage, career counseling, and help clients navigate the hardest and most important job in the world: parenting.
![Photo of Deb Torres, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a22747ef-07ba-4f5a-ac53-4d21faa913f1/2/320x400.jpeg)
You were told that marriage was hard work, but you didn’t realize just how difficult it would be. You're not sure exactly when it happened, but recently, you've begun to feel the intimacy in your relationship fade away. You used to talk to your spouse about anything, but lately, communication has been forced. Your partner was your best friend and you would have such fun together. They’re more like a stranger sitting at the table now. You reminisce about the way things used to be. There was trust and no expectations. Things were simpler then. You were happy together, you were close. You long to have that connection again.
You were told that marriage was hard work, but you didn’t realize just how difficult it would be. You're not sure exactly when it happened, but recently, you've begun to feel the intimacy in your relationship fade away. You used to talk to your spouse about anything, but lately, communication has been forced. Your partner was your best friend and you would have such fun together. They’re more like a stranger sitting at the table now. You reminisce about the way things used to be. There was trust and no expectations. Things were simpler then. You were happy together, you were close. You long to have that connection again.
![Photo of Donna Newbold, MA, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f0322864-24ee-4444-9e5c-5be999db1904/1/320x400.jpeg)
Donna J. Newbold is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2012. Donna provides clients with a safe space to work on what’s holding them back from the life they want. Outside of work, Donna is an avid reader and lover of comedy. She took an Improv and Comedy Writing class at the world famous Second City.
Donna J. Newbold is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2012. Donna provides clients with a safe space to work on what’s holding them back from the life they want. Outside of work, Donna is an avid reader and lover of comedy. She took an Improv and Comedy Writing class at the world famous Second City.
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Kids.Spot.Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
Are you a frustrated parent struggling to find answers and strategies that work? Is your child worried and nervous, unable to relax or have fun? Does your heart break as you watch your child hurting and feeling hopeless to help? You are not alone! At least 17% of children in the US struggle with emotional difficulties. We can help you understand what is happening with your child and choose strategies that support your child through their journey to happiness and health. I offer individual sessions, play therapy, sand tray therapy, parent consultations, coaching, and family therapy sessions to help your child be their best self.
Are you a frustrated parent struggling to find answers and strategies that work? Is your child worried and nervous, unable to relax or have fun? Does your heart break as you watch your child hurting and feeling hopeless to help? You are not alone! At least 17% of children in the US struggle with emotional difficulties. We can help you understand what is happening with your child and choose strategies that support your child through their journey to happiness and health. I offer individual sessions, play therapy, sand tray therapy, parent consultations, coaching, and family therapy sessions to help your child be their best self.
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Jessica L Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
Offering Evening and Weekend Sessions! Hello there! I'm Jessica, a licensed social worker with a deep passion for supporting new parents on their journey to cultivating the lives they desire for themselves and their families. My mission is to create a safe space where parents, parents-to-be, and those navigating fertility challenges can freely explore their emotions, fears, and aspirations, while receiving the support they need to thrive.
Offering Evening and Weekend Sessions! Hello there! I'm Jessica, a licensed social worker with a deep passion for supporting new parents on their journey to cultivating the lives they desire for themselves and their families. My mission is to create a safe space where parents, parents-to-be, and those navigating fertility challenges can freely explore their emotions, fears, and aspirations, while receiving the support they need to thrive.
![Photo of Christine Gardner - Christine Gardner (Meadowspring Counseling, Ltd.), MA, NCC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/20fc7312-0db3-47b4-8e17-4ffc3d3a65a3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Christine Gardner (Meadowspring Counseling, Ltd.)
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
I have immediate openings for both in person and online appointments. I believe the relationship you form with your therapist is one of the most important predictors of whether therapy is successful. I offer a caring and supportive environment to explore life’s challenges. I completely recognize the strength and courage it took to make that first step. The struggles of our day to day challenges, anxiety and depression can make our lives seem unmanageable and overwhelming. Life is meant to be enjoyed. My desire is to come alongside you and help you to navigate through these challenges while meeting your personal goals.
I have immediate openings for both in person and online appointments. I believe the relationship you form with your therapist is one of the most important predictors of whether therapy is successful. I offer a caring and supportive environment to explore life’s challenges. I completely recognize the strength and courage it took to make that first step. The struggles of our day to day challenges, anxiety and depression can make our lives seem unmanageable and overwhelming. Life is meant to be enjoyed. My desire is to come alongside you and help you to navigate through these challenges while meeting your personal goals.
![Photo of Amanda Berge, MA, NCC, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43f92b2a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi there! My name is Amanda and I am a clinical therapist. I help people who are stuck because of overwhelming feelings, bad habits, relationship problems or work challenges. If you want to feel better or live better, I'm here. I understand that life is not always easy and I can help you move from where you are to where you want to be. Therapy is all about finding the right fit. So, give me a call or schedule a consultation to see if I'm the right person for you.
Hi there! My name is Amanda and I am a clinical therapist. I help people who are stuck because of overwhelming feelings, bad habits, relationship problems or work challenges. If you want to feel better or live better, I'm here. I understand that life is not always easy and I can help you move from where you are to where you want to be. Therapy is all about finding the right fit. So, give me a call or schedule a consultation to see if I'm the right person for you.
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Jamie Gray
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
Waitlist for new clients
As a functional therapist, I am passionate about journeying with clients as they return to their authentic Self. The work I focus on in the counseling room is root-cause or “trauma-informed”, meaning together we will discover the moment(s) of harm that are still carried in your mind and body today. When overwhelm, stress, and trauma are unattended to, they can manifest as depression, anxiety, low-self esteem, and emotional dysregulation – even physical pain and disease. Sometimes it’s possible to pin-point the exact moment, while others are struggling to understand what has gotten them to “this place” – and that is okay!
As a functional therapist, I am passionate about journeying with clients as they return to their authentic Self. The work I focus on in the counseling room is root-cause or “trauma-informed”, meaning together we will discover the moment(s) of harm that are still carried in your mind and body today. When overwhelm, stress, and trauma are unattended to, they can manifest as depression, anxiety, low-self esteem, and emotional dysregulation – even physical pain and disease. Sometimes it’s possible to pin-point the exact moment, while others are struggling to understand what has gotten them to “this place” – and that is okay!
![Photo of Shelly Scamardo, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/551e4eef-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you seeing changes in your child’s behavior or attitude? Is your daughter anxious and worried or sad and cranky? Is she crying a lot or easily upset by little things? Does she have low self-esteem? Is your son nervous and fearful? Clinging to you and afraid to be alone? Does he lack confidence in himself? Are you a frustrated parent unsure how to help your child be their best self? Do you feel like you've tried everything and nothing works? I can help.
Are you seeing changes in your child’s behavior or attitude? Is your daughter anxious and worried or sad and cranky? Is she crying a lot or easily upset by little things? Does she have low self-esteem? Is your son nervous and fearful? Clinging to you and afraid to be alone? Does he lack confidence in himself? Are you a frustrated parent unsure how to help your child be their best self? Do you feel like you've tried everything and nothing works? I can help.
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Working with a wide age range of clients & problems requires a unique set of skills. Play, art, & music therapy are often utilized with children as young as 4, while more traditional therapy can be helpful with adults. Concerns address in session may include: anger, attention, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ect. Psychological evaluations are conducted to evaluate a variety of concerns. Helping each client develop skills to positively cope with current struggles and improve their ability to conquer these problems in the future is my goal.
Working with a wide age range of clients & problems requires a unique set of skills. Play, art, & music therapy are often utilized with children as young as 4, while more traditional therapy can be helpful with adults. Concerns address in session may include: anger, attention, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ect. Psychological evaluations are conducted to evaluate a variety of concerns. Helping each client develop skills to positively cope with current struggles and improve their ability to conquer these problems in the future is my goal.
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Claudia Mazzanti
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Issues I address: interpersonal conflict, negative body image, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, depersonalization/derealizaiton disorders. Common issues that are typically addressed: life transitions, dealing with a new medical diagnoses, problems within relationships, parents struggling to communicate with their children, children/adolescents having academic or social difficulties, personal or social isolation, difficulties managing day to day life. I am licensed in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Issues I address: interpersonal conflict, negative body image, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, depersonalization/derealizaiton disorders. Common issues that are typically addressed: life transitions, dealing with a new medical diagnoses, problems within relationships, parents struggling to communicate with their children, children/adolescents having academic or social difficulties, personal or social isolation, difficulties managing day to day life. I am licensed in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
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Deb McGarvey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, AM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
Throughout our lives, every one of us will experience loss and grief, as well as other life events that can bring up challenges and all kinds of feelings. Those feelings, whether they are related to the death of a loved one, loss related to pregnancy or health issues, difficult family dynamics, or any one of a myriad of life changes, are real and valid. My goal is to work together with you to honor your experience while helping you to navigate your situation in a way that feels right for you.
Throughout our lives, every one of us will experience loss and grief, as well as other life events that can bring up challenges and all kinds of feelings. Those feelings, whether they are related to the death of a loved one, loss related to pregnancy or health issues, difficult family dynamics, or any one of a myriad of life changes, are real and valid. My goal is to work together with you to honor your experience while helping you to navigate your situation in a way that feels right for you.
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Alex Mihalakakos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010
I strongly believe that we are all doing the best we can at any time with the tools and experiences we have available to us. In building our therapeutic relationship and throughout our work together, you can expect to feel validated, heard, and challenged as we collaborate to initiate your desired changes. We will work together to create a safe and supportive environment where we can work to set goals, explore areas of challenge, and widen your tool belt.
I strongly believe that we are all doing the best we can at any time with the tools and experiences we have available to us. In building our therapeutic relationship and throughout our work together, you can expect to feel validated, heard, and challenged as we collaborate to initiate your desired changes. We will work together to create a safe and supportive environment where we can work to set goals, explore areas of challenge, and widen your tool belt.
![Photo of Christeen Noonan, LCPC, CADC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d9d77d59-6574-45aa-be18-a6b1b1446a47/2/320x400.jpeg)
Christeen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and most of her 15+ years of experience is working with teens, adults and couples. She enjoys finding strengths and empowering people as they are the true "expert" in their lives. She utilizes a variety of interventions to help tackle problems some include; art, music, and her trusty whiteboard. Specific concerns of substance use, anxiety, couples counseling, urban dating, divorce recovery and prenatal and post partum/fertility challenges.
Christeen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and most of her 15+ years of experience is working with teens, adults and couples. She enjoys finding strengths and empowering people as they are the true "expert" in their lives. She utilizes a variety of interventions to help tackle problems some include; art, music, and her trusty whiteboard. Specific concerns of substance use, anxiety, couples counseling, urban dating, divorce recovery and prenatal and post partum/fertility challenges.
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I believe that being the best version of ourselves requires work including connecting with emotions, thoughts and behaviors that at times may be uncomfortable to address. I strive to meet my clients where they are at in their journey by creating a safe, non-judgmental and empathetic relationship with my clients. At times, it may feel as though one is having difficulty changing patterns of behavior or overcoming life's challenges, I help to guide change to develop a more self-aware and engaged sense of self through a collaborative approach with the client and therapist relationship.
I believe that being the best version of ourselves requires work including connecting with emotions, thoughts and behaviors that at times may be uncomfortable to address. I strive to meet my clients where they are at in their journey by creating a safe, non-judgmental and empathetic relationship with my clients. At times, it may feel as though one is having difficulty changing patterns of behavior or overcoming life's challenges, I help to guide change to develop a more self-aware and engaged sense of self through a collaborative approach with the client and therapist relationship.
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I believe that every person has the right and ability to be happy in life, but that most people face obstacles at some point that makes happiness elusive. I have learned that no one better understands these obstacles and distressing emotions than those who are experiencing them. I, therefore, utilize a client-centered approach in therapy wherein I join the client in order to better appreciate his/her perspective and emotional state. I dedicate myself to my clients and helping them better define where they are in life and where they would like to go in the future.
I believe that every person has the right and ability to be happy in life, but that most people face obstacles at some point that makes happiness elusive. I have learned that no one better understands these obstacles and distressing emotions than those who are experiencing them. I, therefore, utilize a client-centered approach in therapy wherein I join the client in order to better appreciate his/her perspective and emotional state. I dedicate myself to my clients and helping them better define where they are in life and where they would like to go in the future.
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Tracy Tucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Barrington, IL 60010 (Online Only)
Although we strive to find peace, balance, meaning & joy in our life, everyone at some time in their life runs into roadblocks, heartaches & occasionally, challenges so difficult we feel like we may never recover. It is my heart-felt desire to help my clients set & achieve their personal goals in a safe comfortable environment. I strive to provide hope, empathy, respect & unconditional support, without judgment. Therapy is indeed a journey & I am grateful that my clients invite me to join them on their path towards personal & emotional growth.
Although we strive to find peace, balance, meaning & joy in our life, everyone at some time in their life runs into roadblocks, heartaches & occasionally, challenges so difficult we feel like we may never recover. It is my heart-felt desire to help my clients set & achieve their personal goals in a safe comfortable environment. I strive to provide hope, empathy, respect & unconditional support, without judgment. Therapy is indeed a journey & I am grateful that my clients invite me to join them on their path towards personal & emotional growth.
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed, not knowing how to feel better? If you're someone who has had a life-changing experience it can seem like the floor is crumbling beneath your feet. You feel like everything is uncertain and as if everyone would judge you if they knew how you really felt or what was going on. You feel alone, frustrated, and confused - stuck and wishing you knew how to move forward.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, not knowing how to feel better? If you're someone who has had a life-changing experience it can seem like the floor is crumbling beneath your feet. You feel like everything is uncertain and as if everyone would judge you if they knew how you really felt or what was going on. You feel alone, frustrated, and confused - stuck and wishing you knew how to move forward.
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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.