Female Therapists in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Bushra Sarkar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
For some of you, this is the first time you are choosing to live the life you want to live outside of the cultural and religious lines that were set for you. For others, this is the first time you are setting out on your own in a new city for school or a job. Maybe you just went through your first breakup and you are rediscovering yourself. Maybe this is the first time you’re grieving the loss of someone. These first moments can be significant in life, and while some firsts are more exciting than others, they all have something in common – our first moments, whatever they are, can bring out a mixed bag of complicated feelings.
For some of you, this is the first time you are choosing to live the life you want to live outside of the cultural and religious lines that were set for you. For others, this is the first time you are setting out on your own in a new city for school or a job. Maybe you just went through your first breakup and you are rediscovering yourself. Maybe this is the first time you’re grieving the loss of someone. These first moments can be significant in life, and while some firsts are more exciting than others, they all have something in common – our first moments, whatever they are, can bring out a mixed bag of complicated feelings.
Georgia Samantha Boxer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60661
I believe that, given adequate time, space, and resources, all individuals are capable of self-directed change regardless of their presenting problem. I also believe that therapy can often be the missing factor for those who seek but are unable to successfully make positive life changes on our own. As a counselor, I facilitate change by working with and through the client. As client and counselor, we work together, as a team, to best meet the client’s needs by setting, and then pursuing, realistic, attainable treatment goals.
I believe that, given adequate time, space, and resources, all individuals are capable of self-directed change regardless of their presenting problem. I also believe that therapy can often be the missing factor for those who seek but are unable to successfully make positive life changes on our own. As a counselor, I facilitate change by working with and through the client. As client and counselor, we work together, as a team, to best meet the client’s needs by setting, and then pursuing, realistic, attainable treatment goals.
Natalie Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60607 (Online Only)
Are you in need of a dedicated professional to help you reach your full potential? Meet your new guide, a school counselor by day and a therapist for adults during evenings and weekends. Although the approaches to therapy may vary based on your individual needs, this counselor prides themselves on fostering an environment conducive to understanding one's emotions and thoughts, utilizing techniques from CBT, Humanistic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy as required.
Are you in need of a dedicated professional to help you reach your full potential? Meet your new guide, a school counselor by day and a therapist for adults during evenings and weekends. Although the approaches to therapy may vary based on your individual needs, this counselor prides themselves on fostering an environment conducive to understanding one's emotions and thoughts, utilizing techniques from CBT, Humanistic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy as required.
The Urban Counselor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MSEd
Verified Verified
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60607 (Online Only)
Hi! Welcome to The Urban Counselor LLC! This practice was birthed during the Pandemic with the intentions of supporting individuals through a globally traumatic time, and I have since expanded my trauma skill set and knowledge to support environmental and complex trauma. I identify as a Heterosexual, Cisgender, African-American female. The Urban Counselor specializes in cultural trauma for marginalized communities, and the mental health challenges therein. We look forward to introducing & offering indigenous/alternative healing practices as we grow!
Hi! Welcome to The Urban Counselor LLC! This practice was birthed during the Pandemic with the intentions of supporting individuals through a globally traumatic time, and I have since expanded my trauma skill set and knowledge to support environmental and complex trauma. I identify as a Heterosexual, Cisgender, African-American female. The Urban Counselor specializes in cultural trauma for marginalized communities, and the mental health challenges therein. We look forward to introducing & offering indigenous/alternative healing practices as we grow!
Sheina Dixon
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
My main focus has been to empower clients to reach a higher level of self-sufficiency and healing through supportive practices. Understanding that the world in which we live, how we function, and the resources available to us determines the perspective and navigation in which one has. I approach things through a holistic( mind, body, soul) lens as people cannot function as their best self in fragmented pieces. I am looking to serve individuals who have difficulty with coping through life stressors, while being open to the possibilities of transformative solutions.
My main focus has been to empower clients to reach a higher level of self-sufficiency and healing through supportive practices. Understanding that the world in which we live, how we function, and the resources available to us determines the perspective and navigation in which one has. I approach things through a holistic( mind, body, soul) lens as people cannot function as their best self in fragmented pieces. I am looking to serve individuals who have difficulty with coping through life stressors, while being open to the possibilities of transformative solutions.
Taryn O'Neil
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck? Being human is hard. Maybe you’re tired of falling into the same old relationship patterns, feeling weighed down by anxiety spirals, or going through some difficult transitions. Maybe you just want some space to feel heard and seen. Therapy can provide the opportunity to help break us out of patterns that aren’t serving us anymore and get us to a place where we can have more peace, balance, and relief.
Feeling stuck? Being human is hard. Maybe you’re tired of falling into the same old relationship patterns, feeling weighed down by anxiety spirals, or going through some difficult transitions. Maybe you just want some space to feel heard and seen. Therapy can provide the opportunity to help break us out of patterns that aren’t serving us anymore and get us to a place where we can have more peace, balance, and relief.
I became a clinician because I know what it is like to feel unheard and disconnected from my communities, and I wanted to provide a space where people could come and feel seen and heard. I believe that therapy is about healing, which comes primarily from being understood, valued, and heard as your authentic self. I am continuing to grow in my own journey and am passionate about helping others navigate through their journey in ways that feel meaningful and supportive.
I became a clinician because I know what it is like to feel unheard and disconnected from my communities, and I wanted to provide a space where people could come and feel seen and heard. I believe that therapy is about healing, which comes primarily from being understood, valued, and heard as your authentic self. I am continuing to grow in my own journey and am passionate about helping others navigate through their journey in ways that feel meaningful and supportive.
Shantrell P Sutton
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, CBT-P
Verified Verified
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60661
True wellness is a commitment to your best self. But what do you do if you don’t know what that looks like? When is the last time you had the space to reflect on your life and goals? Do you find yourself unbalanced due to life’s changes and in need of a reset? Meet with me! Let’s develop a plan for you to see yourself clearly. I believe in the power of expression, faith in self, and determination. I utilize client-centered approaches with science-supported interventions. I won’t leave your wellness up to chance, let’s work together to make a change. Clients describe me as attentive, supportive, caring, and result-driven.
True wellness is a commitment to your best self. But what do you do if you don’t know what that looks like? When is the last time you had the space to reflect on your life and goals? Do you find yourself unbalanced due to life’s changes and in need of a reset? Meet with me! Let’s develop a plan for you to see yourself clearly. I believe in the power of expression, faith in self, and determination. I utilize client-centered approaches with science-supported interventions. I won’t leave your wellness up to chance, let’s work together to make a change. Clients describe me as attentive, supportive, caring, and result-driven.
Shirley Khong
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Shirley! I help anxious people-pleasers discover their voice so they can communicate more effectively and build healthy relationships. Do you frequently prioritize others over yourself? Does advocating for yourself leave you feeling selfish or guilty? I want to help you gain the confidence and skills to express your needs, wants, and boundaries because you are ENOUGH. Together, we can release the fear, stress, guilt, and shame that hold you back. You may have focused on others for too long and forgotten what makes you feel alive. Silence isn't always the answer, and conflicts don't have to create chaos. Let's find balance.
Hi, I'm Shirley! I help anxious people-pleasers discover their voice so they can communicate more effectively and build healthy relationships. Do you frequently prioritize others over yourself? Does advocating for yourself leave you feeling selfish or guilty? I want to help you gain the confidence and skills to express your needs, wants, and boundaries because you are ENOUGH. Together, we can release the fear, stress, guilt, and shame that hold you back. You may have focused on others for too long and forgotten what makes you feel alive. Silence isn't always the answer, and conflicts don't have to create chaos. Let's find balance.
Nancy Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60661
My passion is to help you feel heard, understood, and hopeful about the possibility of change. You'd be surprised by how much better you may feel after just a few sessions, either in-person or tele-health. I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with a number of things at the same time (such as life transitions, anxiety, trauma). My ideal client is someone who is interested in going below surface issues, and- potentially- including some "body-up" work in their therapy.
My passion is to help you feel heard, understood, and hopeful about the possibility of change. You'd be surprised by how much better you may feel after just a few sessions, either in-person or tele-health. I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with a number of things at the same time (such as life transitions, anxiety, trauma). My ideal client is someone who is interested in going below surface issues, and- potentially- including some "body-up" work in their therapy.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults struggling with issues related to PTSD, women’s issues, maternal health, anxiety, depression and racial trauma.
Healing does not look the same for everyone. I believe each person’s mind is unique, with its own thoughts, feelings, perceptions, memories, experiences, and motives. Therapy is a place to tell your story to feel seen and heard. I am passionate about helping people heal from past trauma and process distressing life events, while empowering individuals to reclaim their agency now and write their next chapter. I believe in bringing the body to therapy to help people tap into trauma imprints that are held in their physiology.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults struggling with issues related to PTSD, women’s issues, maternal health, anxiety, depression and racial trauma.
Healing does not look the same for everyone. I believe each person’s mind is unique, with its own thoughts, feelings, perceptions, memories, experiences, and motives. Therapy is a place to tell your story to feel seen and heard. I am passionate about helping people heal from past trauma and process distressing life events, while empowering individuals to reclaim their agency now and write their next chapter. I believe in bringing the body to therapy to help people tap into trauma imprints that are held in their physiology.
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ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (7am-4pm) Life's challenges are often unexpected. Yet, these obstacles are something we share and our struggles are what make us human. Fortunately, you do not need to navigate them alone. We will work through these challenges together as you rediscover your best self. My approach to therapy includes building a strong therapeutic relationship and providing clients with applicable tools for change. I value creating a safe space that promotes healing and fosters growth. I am passionate about understanding the root causes of problematic behaviors to help my clients maintain long-term stability after therapy.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (7am-4pm) Life's challenges are often unexpected. Yet, these obstacles are something we share and our struggles are what make us human. Fortunately, you do not need to navigate them alone. We will work through these challenges together as you rediscover your best self. My approach to therapy includes building a strong therapeutic relationship and providing clients with applicable tools for change. I value creating a safe space that promotes healing and fosters growth. I am passionate about understanding the root causes of problematic behaviors to help my clients maintain long-term stability after therapy.
Winnie Landon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
As a black, mixed-race, pansexual, cisgender woman and part of other pleasure-focused communities, I know from experience how important it is to create a safe, empowering and affirming therapy space that will foster trust and allow us to acknowledge the nuances and beauties of your intersecting identities and unique inner self. I enjoy working with adults from diverse backgrounds and am committed to understanding your unique experience.
As a black, mixed-race, pansexual, cisgender woman and part of other pleasure-focused communities, I know from experience how important it is to create a safe, empowering and affirming therapy space that will foster trust and allow us to acknowledge the nuances and beauties of your intersecting identities and unique inner self. I enjoy working with adults from diverse backgrounds and am committed to understanding your unique experience.
Stacey Seibold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60607 (Online Only)
I pride myself on meeting my clients where they are to walk alongside them as they heal & create their best life. We all at times go through periods when processing, whether towards change or healing, becomes necessary. I hope to make that process a bit more comfortable, so that you are not alone, and also to help you move through your journey with integrity and intention. Many of my clients report feeling it to be easier to approach difficult topics due to us having a friendly relationship as a foundation. I believe that foundation is in part created due to our efforts in seeing and validating their own internal strengths.
I pride myself on meeting my clients where they are to walk alongside them as they heal & create their best life. We all at times go through periods when processing, whether towards change or healing, becomes necessary. I hope to make that process a bit more comfortable, so that you are not alone, and also to help you move through your journey with integrity and intention. Many of my clients report feeling it to be easier to approach difficult topics due to us having a friendly relationship as a foundation. I believe that foundation is in part created due to our efforts in seeing and validating their own internal strengths.
Meagan Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60607 (Online Only)
I have a special interest in Women’s Health and empowering clients of all genders to be advocates and active participants in their emotional and physical healthcare.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative and direct. I believe developing an honest, authentic therapeutic relationship is key to making changes, so providing a non-judgmental, trauma informed space is my priority. We’ll laugh in sessions (yes, therapy can be fun!) and work together to identify your goals, highlight and build upon your strengths and insights, and explore concepts like vulnerability, intimacy, and self-compassion.
I have a special interest in Women’s Health and empowering clients of all genders to be advocates and active participants in their emotional and physical healthcare.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative and direct. I believe developing an honest, authentic therapeutic relationship is key to making changes, so providing a non-judgmental, trauma informed space is my priority. We’ll laugh in sessions (yes, therapy can be fun!) and work together to identify your goals, highlight and build upon your strengths and insights, and explore concepts like vulnerability, intimacy, and self-compassion.
Dr. Briana Weisner
Psychologist, PsyD, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Starting therapy and finding the right therapist can feel like a daunting task. I congratulate you on taking the first step and am glad you are here! A quick peek into what sessions with me involve: an unbiased, nonjudgmental place to express yourself, building specific coping skills to deal with stressors, psychoeducation, identifying and restructuring negative thinking styles, changing maladaptive behaviors, learning assertiveness skills, identifying and working towards important values in your life, building insight into unhelpful cyclical patterns, increasing self-esteem and confidence, and recognizing your own strengths.
Starting therapy and finding the right therapist can feel like a daunting task. I congratulate you on taking the first step and am glad you are here! A quick peek into what sessions with me involve: an unbiased, nonjudgmental place to express yourself, building specific coping skills to deal with stressors, psychoeducation, identifying and restructuring negative thinking styles, changing maladaptive behaviors, learning assertiveness skills, identifying and working towards important values in your life, building insight into unhelpful cyclical patterns, increasing self-esteem and confidence, and recognizing your own strengths.
Nikhaar Surti
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60608 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm an art therapist with a passion for fostering healing and growth through creative expression. I recently graduated with a master’s degree in art therapy & counseling at SAIC. I bring a wealth of experience gained from working with diverse age groups & demographics at a behavioral health hospital. As an immigrant, my cultural insights add a distinctive dimension to my practice. I prioritize diversity, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity. I recognize that mental health struggles are multifaceted, and I'm committed to guiding individuals through these challenges via the transformative power of art.
Hi, I'm an art therapist with a passion for fostering healing and growth through creative expression. I recently graduated with a master’s degree in art therapy & counseling at SAIC. I bring a wealth of experience gained from working with diverse age groups & demographics at a behavioral health hospital. As an immigrant, my cultural insights add a distinctive dimension to my practice. I prioritize diversity, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity. I recognize that mental health struggles are multifaceted, and I'm committed to guiding individuals through these challenges via the transformative power of art.
I approach therapy with the belief that everyone deserves to be heard in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I believe that when we are in a quieter, calmer state of being that we can begin to process feelings and understand who we are. Life is difficult, and sometimes we need extra support through difficult events in our life. I'm an advocate for practicing healthy boundaries and self-care so that we can keep our lives in balance.
I approach therapy with the belief that everyone deserves to be heard in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I believe that when we are in a quieter, calmer state of being that we can begin to process feelings and understand who we are. Life is difficult, and sometimes we need extra support through difficult events in our life. I'm an advocate for practicing healthy boundaries and self-care so that we can keep our lives in balance.
Maria Catanzaro
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients. There are many issues that impact and pull at us in life. It can come in the form of pressures from the outside world, the inner criticisms we feel, or trauma and stress we have experienced. Some may have felt they’ve lost connections within themselves because of the chaos and devastation that life sometimes brings. All these factors can play a role in making someone feel unbalanced.
Currently accepting new clients. There are many issues that impact and pull at us in life. It can come in the form of pressures from the outside world, the inner criticisms we feel, or trauma and stress we have experienced. Some may have felt they’ve lost connections within themselves because of the chaos and devastation that life sometimes brings. All these factors can play a role in making someone feel unbalanced.
Akilah Terry
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Near West Side, Chicago, IL 60607
I am committed to helping people from all walks of life, with a focus on those navigating identity struggles, depression, eating disorders, and those from marginalized communities. I operate from a place of compassion, cultural competence, and skill to ensure that every client gets the effective treatment they deserve. I work with individuals both in person and via telehealth. I believe in a holistic and strength-based approach that encourages clients to actively participate in their development and healing. I strive to create a welcoming space where clients can feel seen and safe as they explore their own value and capability.
I am committed to helping people from all walks of life, with a focus on those navigating identity struggles, depression, eating disorders, and those from marginalized communities. I operate from a place of compassion, cultural competence, and skill to ensure that every client gets the effective treatment they deserve. I work with individuals both in person and via telehealth. I believe in a holistic and strength-based approach that encourages clients to actively participate in their development and healing. I strive to create a welcoming space where clients can feel seen and safe as they explore their own value and capability.
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