Female Therapists in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
I am a licensed professional clinical psychotherapist with over a decade of experience working with youth ages 0-18. I also specialize in early infant-parent psychotherapy, childhood development, parent-child relationships, parental mental health, and family wellness. I have has also received additional specialized training in trauma-informed care and multicultural psychology which are vital to youth wellness!
I am a licensed professional clinical psychotherapist with over a decade of experience working with youth ages 0-18. I also specialize in early infant-parent psychotherapy, childhood development, parent-child relationships, parental mental health, and family wellness. I have has also received additional specialized training in trauma-informed care and multicultural psychology which are vital to youth wellness!
Andrea Carolina Godinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
Obsessive thoughts won't leave you and have you worrying uncontrollably. You have fears that don't make sense to others, but you must take action or avoid people, relationships, places to keep yourself and others safe. You doubt your decision and actions all the time and it stresses you out that you can't be sure if you did the right thing. You do things that feel out of your control, repetitive, and take a lot of time. Either you struggle to function in relationships, or it takes tremendous effort to do what you need to get done. All of the time you are anxious, thinking, and exhausted.
Obsessive thoughts won't leave you and have you worrying uncontrollably. You have fears that don't make sense to others, but you must take action or avoid people, relationships, places to keep yourself and others safe. You doubt your decision and actions all the time and it stresses you out that you can't be sure if you did the right thing. You do things that feel out of your control, repetitive, and take a lot of time. Either you struggle to function in relationships, or it takes tremendous effort to do what you need to get done. All of the time you are anxious, thinking, and exhausted.
Lisa Macias
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608
¡Hola! First of all, I commend you. It takes courage to take the steps to care for your mental health. As a proud Latinx woman, I understand the stigma that comes with engaging in mental wellness services in our community. The truth is, there is nothing to be ashamed of. We can all benefit from some support every once in a while. Most importantly, you don't have to do it alone.
¡Hola! First of all, I commend you. It takes courage to take the steps to care for your mental health. As a proud Latinx woman, I understand the stigma that comes with engaging in mental wellness services in our community. The truth is, there is nothing to be ashamed of. We can all benefit from some support every once in a while. Most importantly, you don't have to do it alone.
Cinthia Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
Improved self-confidence and fulfilling relationships are within your reach. If you're the first in your family to seek therapy, you may feel proud yet uncertain. Embracing your family's history while pursuing personal growth can be empowering and daunting. You value your roots and often reflect on how they shape your thoughts and actions, especially as you plan for or navigate parenthood. Together, we'll uncover these ingrained patterns, understand their impact, and transition to healthier ways of living. This journey isn't just about healing; it's about paving a path to a more fulfilling life for yourself and your loved ones.
Improved self-confidence and fulfilling relationships are within your reach. If you're the first in your family to seek therapy, you may feel proud yet uncertain. Embracing your family's history while pursuing personal growth can be empowering and daunting. You value your roots and often reflect on how they shape your thoughts and actions, especially as you plan for or navigate parenthood. Together, we'll uncover these ingrained patterns, understand their impact, and transition to healthier ways of living. This journey isn't just about healing; it's about paving a path to a more fulfilling life for yourself and your loved ones.
Lisa Mihevc
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT
Verified Verified
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608
Sometimes parenting feels traumatic, and you are tired of feeling alone. I help parents understand their child's most frustrating, confusing, and overwhelming behaviors while also guiding them to experience more confidence and regulation. My theoretical paths include trauma-informed, attachment-based, and somatic in nature. I practice somatic touch, which effectively facilitates regulation in a person's nervous system. It is hard to change the way we parent even if we know what to do. I provide the practical resources and support that you need.
Sometimes parenting feels traumatic, and you are tired of feeling alone. I help parents understand their child's most frustrating, confusing, and overwhelming behaviors while also guiding them to experience more confidence and regulation. My theoretical paths include trauma-informed, attachment-based, and somatic in nature. I practice somatic touch, which effectively facilitates regulation in a person's nervous system. It is hard to change the way we parent even if we know what to do. I provide the practical resources and support that you need.
The Lighted Path Counseling LLC
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608
When seeking the Lighted Path toward self acceptance, adjustment management and healing from the past or trauma it is important to find a knowledgable, motivated partner on the journey.
When seeking the Lighted Path toward self acceptance, adjustment management and healing from the past or trauma it is important to find a knowledgable, motivated partner on the journey.
Yurianna Reyes
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
I have over ten years of clinical experience. I have worked in community agencies, corrections, hospitals, higher education, and private practice. I am a bilingual and bicultural therapist that is passionate about providing culturally sensitive and trauma informed mental health services.
I have over ten years of clinical experience. I have worked in community agencies, corrections, hospitals, higher education, and private practice. I am a bilingual and bicultural therapist that is passionate about providing culturally sensitive and trauma informed mental health services.
Jessica Motta Carvajal
Pre-Licensed Professional, QMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone grappling with deep-seated emotional challenges related to relationships, identity, or family dynamics. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma stemming from past experiences or current life stressors. These issues often manifest in difficulties with self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, or navigating life transitions. They need a safe and empathetic space where they can explore their unconscious thoughts and feelings.
My ideal client is someone grappling with deep-seated emotional challenges related to relationships, identity, or family dynamics. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma stemming from past experiences or current life stressors. These issues often manifest in difficulties with self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, or navigating life transitions. They need a safe and empathetic space where they can explore their unconscious thoughts and feelings.
As a Mexican-American therapist I want to provide a safe space and cultural competency for all. My background currently consists of working with survivors of Domestic Violence/IPV. Through my work with these clients I have also helped them work on the following: Improving self-esteem, understanding how to set boundaries in relationships, creating support systems that cater to a better sense of self, learning and establishing a sense of identity, and intergenerational trauma. My goal is to help individuals who want to better define who they are and heal from the impacts of external factors in order to live a more fulfilled life.
As a Mexican-American therapist I want to provide a safe space and cultural competency for all. My background currently consists of working with survivors of Domestic Violence/IPV. Through my work with these clients I have also helped them work on the following: Improving self-esteem, understanding how to set boundaries in relationships, creating support systems that cater to a better sense of self, learning and establishing a sense of identity, and intergenerational trauma. My goal is to help individuals who want to better define who they are and heal from the impacts of external factors in order to live a more fulfilled life.
Community Wellness Group
Counselor, EdD, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608
This a group practice that employs clinicans of various ethnicities and backgrounds. People come to therapy due to feeling excessive stress at work, at home, or in their relationships. They find the pressures of everyday life have exceeded their abilities, overwhelmed their senses, and left them with an inability to cope. They are often having problems with school, completing tasks, getting along with others at work, and finding activities enjoyable. We believe in the resiliency of the human spirit, and that therapy is a process of exploring and getting to know oneself.
This a group practice that employs clinicans of various ethnicities and backgrounds. People come to therapy due to feeling excessive stress at work, at home, or in their relationships. They find the pressures of everyday life have exceeded their abilities, overwhelmed their senses, and left them with an inability to cope. They are often having problems with school, completing tasks, getting along with others at work, and finding activities enjoyable. We believe in the resiliency of the human spirit, and that therapy is a process of exploring and getting to know oneself.
Odette Ojeda Rivera
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608
Have you been through an experience that has made you feel stuck, isolated, or confused? Maybe it has been a traumatic experience, relationship problems, professional challenges, cultural/racial experiences or even every day stress. We often think we have to face these challenges alone and “move on!” Working together, we will work on healing, building healthy skills to cope, and developing healthy patterns that work for you and liberate you from the experiences that may be holding you back.
Have you been through an experience that has made you feel stuck, isolated, or confused? Maybe it has been a traumatic experience, relationship problems, professional challenges, cultural/racial experiences or even every day stress. We often think we have to face these challenges alone and “move on!” Working together, we will work on healing, building healthy skills to cope, and developing healthy patterns that work for you and liberate you from the experiences that may be holding you back.
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Evolve and Transcend Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
Welcome to Evolve and Transcend Wellness. We provide behavioral health/psychotherapy services to individuals, families, and couples. At Evolve and Transcend Wellness, we use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to focus on meeting your individual needs. We are accepting self-pay clients at this time, and we believe in affordable rates. We believe in results, and you will notice an improvement in your mental health symptoms after the 1st session. We offer telehealth and in person by appointment only. Feel free to contact me will questions or concerns.
Welcome to Evolve and Transcend Wellness. We provide behavioral health/psychotherapy services to individuals, families, and couples. At Evolve and Transcend Wellness, we use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy to focus on meeting your individual needs. We are accepting self-pay clients at this time, and we believe in affordable rates. We believe in results, and you will notice an improvement in your mental health symptoms after the 1st session. We offer telehealth and in person by appointment only. Feel free to contact me will questions or concerns.
Alexis M. Westbrook
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
As an African American psychologist specializing in trauma, I often work with individuals who have faced racial discrimination, systemic oppression, community violence, and intergenerational trauma. Many may experience anxiety, depression, hypervigilance, and disconnection, struggling with identity, self-worth, and trust. In therapy, one may seek a culturally sensitive environment to process their trauma, understanding it within the context of their racial and cultural identity. My clients, often from marginalized communities, aim to explore their trauma, build resilience, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
As an African American psychologist specializing in trauma, I often work with individuals who have faced racial discrimination, systemic oppression, community violence, and intergenerational trauma. Many may experience anxiety, depression, hypervigilance, and disconnection, struggling with identity, self-worth, and trust. In therapy, one may seek a culturally sensitive environment to process their trauma, understanding it within the context of their racial and cultural identity. My clients, often from marginalized communities, aim to explore their trauma, build resilience, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Jennifer Marie Spitler
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
It is all too often we miss out on life as it unfolds, in the present moment. Our thoughts, feelings, and memories often leave us distracted, reactive, and approaching life as though it were a series of problems to be solved. In truth, some of us struggle with presence and reactivity more than others. Neurodiverse folks frequently struggle to regulate strong emotions, maintain healthy relationships, and manage activities of daily living.
It is all too often we miss out on life as it unfolds, in the present moment. Our thoughts, feelings, and memories often leave us distracted, reactive, and approaching life as though it were a series of problems to be solved. In truth, some of us struggle with presence and reactivity more than others. Neurodiverse folks frequently struggle to regulate strong emotions, maintain healthy relationships, and manage activities of daily living.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Illinois. I earned a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree and a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. I have an extensive research background and have published two books on identity and resilience. In therapy, my foremost priority is your well-being. I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can openly express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. I believe in the power of empathy and active listening to truly understand your unique experiences and perspectives.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Illinois. I earned a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree and a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. I have an extensive research background and have published two books on identity and resilience. In therapy, my foremost priority is your well-being. I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can openly express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. I believe in the power of empathy and active listening to truly understand your unique experiences and perspectives.
Rachel Sharp
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Rachel. I graduated from Northwestern University in 2014 with a Masters in Counseling Psychology specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychology. I have been trained in EMDR, worked with trauma in the inner-city of Chicago and am very well versed in this department. I am LGBTQI affirming. My clients have said I have a warm presence. My therapeutic approach is client-centered- I use expressive/art therapy techniques, focus on internal family systems and parts work (essentially looking at oneself through a lens of functional parts, some more at the forefront than others). I offer free 15 min consultations.
Hi! I'm Rachel. I graduated from Northwestern University in 2014 with a Masters in Counseling Psychology specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychology. I have been trained in EMDR, worked with trauma in the inner-city of Chicago and am very well versed in this department. I am LGBTQI affirming. My clients have said I have a warm presence. My therapeutic approach is client-centered- I use expressive/art therapy techniques, focus on internal family systems and parts work (essentially looking at oneself through a lens of functional parts, some more at the forefront than others). I offer free 15 min consultations.
Katherine L Ross
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608
I find myself most aligned with my calling when I am able to create spaces of healing alongside individuals from all walks of life. I assist in defining who clients aspire to be rather than what is expected of them. Together we will explore ways to increase self esteem, self respect, and self worth. I tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual needs of each client. I provide a structure to guide individuals to access self love. Through this process we will work to unpack each client's unique narrative; In order to then reauthor their understanding of who they are.
I find myself most aligned with my calling when I am able to create spaces of healing alongside individuals from all walks of life. I assist in defining who clients aspire to be rather than what is expected of them. Together we will explore ways to increase self esteem, self respect, and self worth. I tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual needs of each client. I provide a structure to guide individuals to access self love. Through this process we will work to unpack each client's unique narrative; In order to then reauthor their understanding of who they are.
Daniella Torres
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
Daniella values collaboration and empowers clients to direct their therapeutic journey. She brings her patience, compassion, and intuition to connect and build trusting relationships with clients. Daniella is passionate about co-creating a safe therapeutic space that feels authentic to each individual client. With a systemic and client-centered approach to therapy, she helps clients gain clarity and confidence in themselves.
Daniella values collaboration and empowers clients to direct their therapeutic journey. She brings her patience, compassion, and intuition to connect and build trusting relationships with clients. Daniella is passionate about co-creating a safe therapeutic space that feels authentic to each individual client. With a systemic and client-centered approach to therapy, she helps clients gain clarity and confidence in themselves.
Kate Dawson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608
The weight of the world can be unbearably heavy to carry alone. You deserve someone who can help make it feel easier to hold. Kate is experienced in working with children, young adults, & families navigating various stressors, life transitions, and emotional challenges. Kate deeply values her clients' lived experiences and understands how stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and other difficulties can manifest, making everyday life feel challenging, if not impossible. It can be hard to reach out for help, especially when it seems like things could be worse. Remember—there's always room for things to get better, too!
The weight of the world can be unbearably heavy to carry alone. You deserve someone who can help make it feel easier to hold. Kate is experienced in working with children, young adults, & families navigating various stressors, life transitions, and emotional challenges. Kate deeply values her clients' lived experiences and understands how stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and other difficulties can manifest, making everyday life feel challenging, if not impossible. It can be hard to reach out for help, especially when it seems like things could be worse. Remember—there's always room for things to get better, too!
Bridget M Iaccino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL 60608
I approach therapy with a compassionate and trauma informed lens, viewing clients as more than what has happened to them. I seek to empower clients to recognize that through conscious awareness, acceptance, and compassion, everything they need is already within. I provide a non-shaming space and guide clients to reconnect with their inner selves, helping them understand their internal world, and access their own healing capabilities. I utilizes a systemic lens to therapy, which understands the important interplay between human behavior and past and current environmental influences and relationships with family, friends, and culture.
I approach therapy with a compassionate and trauma informed lens, viewing clients as more than what has happened to them. I seek to empower clients to recognize that through conscious awareness, acceptance, and compassion, everything they need is already within. I provide a non-shaming space and guide clients to reconnect with their inner selves, helping them understand their internal world, and access their own healing capabilities. I utilizes a systemic lens to therapy, which understands the important interplay between human behavior and past and current environmental influences and relationships with family, friends, and culture.
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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.