Female Therapists in River West, Chicago, IL
Dr. Lizette Solis
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I am a trauma therapist who is passionate about supporting people navigating life’s challenges. My clinical experience has allowed me to work in direct care and as an administrator in corporate and non-profit environments. My role as a therapist is to support my clients uncover their most loving, powerful, and compassionate self. I like to invite clients to explore and resolve thoughts and behaviors that impact their life experience by acquiring self-leadership skills, new ways of coping and exploring long lasting change.
I am a trauma therapist who is passionate about supporting people navigating life’s challenges. My clinical experience has allowed me to work in direct care and as an administrator in corporate and non-profit environments. My role as a therapist is to support my clients uncover their most loving, powerful, and compassionate self. I like to invite clients to explore and resolve thoughts and behaviors that impact their life experience by acquiring self-leadership skills, new ways of coping and exploring long lasting change.
Cassandra Kruchten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I am a passionate therapist committed to creating a warm and inviting environment where healing and growth can flourish. My approach to therapy is rooted in the strengths-based perspective, which means I firmly believe that you already possess the inner strength and resilience needed to overcome life's challenges. My goal is to help you tap into those strengths, recognize your unique talents, and empower you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life. As a young therapist, I bring a fresh and open-minded outlook to our sessions. I understand the complexities of navigating today's world.
I am a passionate therapist committed to creating a warm and inviting environment where healing and growth can flourish. My approach to therapy is rooted in the strengths-based perspective, which means I firmly believe that you already possess the inner strength and resilience needed to overcome life's challenges. My goal is to help you tap into those strengths, recognize your unique talents, and empower you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life. As a young therapist, I bring a fresh and open-minded outlook to our sessions. I understand the complexities of navigating today's world.
Embrace your inner wisdom...Heal your heart...Connect with your authentic self. I'm a heart-centered intuitive therapist, passionate about helping spiritually conscious women to tap into their innate wisdom to reduce anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and or depression. I integrate energy healing, intuitive guidance, and ancient wisdom practices into my therapy sessions, offering a unique blend of traditional and holistic approaches.
Embrace your inner wisdom...Heal your heart...Connect with your authentic self. I'm a heart-centered intuitive therapist, passionate about helping spiritually conscious women to tap into their innate wisdom to reduce anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and or depression. I integrate energy healing, intuitive guidance, and ancient wisdom practices into my therapy sessions, offering a unique blend of traditional and holistic approaches.
Jessica Backus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I’m a warmhearted therapist dedicated to fostering deep connections and emotional safety. My approach will empower you to embrace your authentic self, navigate diverse emotions, and face challenges with courage and compassion. I’ll create a comfortable environment for us to work collaboratively, empowering you to make lasting changes aligned with your values and principles, leading to a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, empathetic, radically compassionate, playful, strength-based and non-judgmental.
I’m a warmhearted therapist dedicated to fostering deep connections and emotional safety. My approach will empower you to embrace your authentic self, navigate diverse emotions, and face challenges with courage and compassion. I’ll create a comfortable environment for us to work collaboratively, empowering you to make lasting changes aligned with your values and principles, leading to a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, empathetic, radically compassionate, playful, strength-based and non-judgmental.
My name is Manya, and I am trained in psychodynamic, psychoanalytic psychotherapy. My approach is to form a relationship with each person I see, taking special care to note any patterns in a person's history or present that may be holding them back or causing unnecessary pain or conflict. I take great care to notice how the past is informing the present and to provide the insight needed to develop and maintain healthy relationships, behaviors and feelings.
My name is Manya, and I am trained in psychodynamic, psychoanalytic psychotherapy. My approach is to form a relationship with each person I see, taking special care to note any patterns in a person's history or present that may be holding them back or causing unnecessary pain or conflict. I take great care to notice how the past is informing the present and to provide the insight needed to develop and maintain healthy relationships, behaviors and feelings.
Celina Deal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
It is incredibly important for an individual's emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical components to work well together. I intend to approach every client from a holistic, person-centered, and emotionally focused framework to reach their goals. I enjoy walking alongside individuals and couples as they navigate trauma, relationship challenges, transitions, anxiety, and depression.
It is incredibly important for an individual's emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical components to work well together. I intend to approach every client from a holistic, person-centered, and emotionally focused framework to reach their goals. I enjoy walking alongside individuals and couples as they navigate trauma, relationship challenges, transitions, anxiety, and depression.
I use both talk therapy and art therapy to assist clients in building insight into thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, as well as developing skills to cope with difficult life stressors. I strongly believe that practicing kindness and self-compassion does not contradict with personal growth and self-improvement. I view the client as the expert in their own life when identifying areas to work on and setting goals, and I see myself as a "fellow traveler" who, through non-judgemental collaboration and support, can help guide the client towards living a life that feels in line with their personal values.
I use both talk therapy and art therapy to assist clients in building insight into thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, as well as developing skills to cope with difficult life stressors. I strongly believe that practicing kindness and self-compassion does not contradict with personal growth and self-improvement. I view the client as the expert in their own life when identifying areas to work on and setting goals, and I see myself as a "fellow traveler" who, through non-judgemental collaboration and support, can help guide the client towards living a life that feels in line with their personal values.
Samantha Sanecki
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-P, MA
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
Do you ever think to yourself, 'Why does everything feel so difficult'? Work, school, and daily chores feel overwhelming while you watch others seemingly breeze through life. No amount of shame, guilt, or willpower will change you. You are not lazy or careless, you are tired and burnt out. You are existing in a world that hasn't been accommodating to you. By working to accept this and dismantle what you think is 'normal' you can unburden yourself and increase your energy and capacity for joy.
Do you ever think to yourself, 'Why does everything feel so difficult'? Work, school, and daily chores feel overwhelming while you watch others seemingly breeze through life. No amount of shame, guilt, or willpower will change you. You are not lazy or careless, you are tired and burnt out. You are existing in a world that hasn't been accommodating to you. By working to accept this and dismantle what you think is 'normal' you can unburden yourself and increase your energy and capacity for joy.
Julie Shevrin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ICDVP
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
People who seek out therapy often feel stuck, even hopeless. Maybe you feel like something is off in your life or you lack purpose. Painful symptoms and entrenched life patterns have become overwhelming and interfere with the things that matter most to you. I will partner with you as you rebuild a stronger sense of self, a deeper connection to others and an enhanced ability to manage the challenges of life. My job is to help you begin to imagine a vision of your life you might not have thought was possible. Using a warm, compassionate approach I will support you as you experiment with new ways of thinking, feeling and living.
People who seek out therapy often feel stuck, even hopeless. Maybe you feel like something is off in your life or you lack purpose. Painful symptoms and entrenched life patterns have become overwhelming and interfere with the things that matter most to you. I will partner with you as you rebuild a stronger sense of self, a deeper connection to others and an enhanced ability to manage the challenges of life. My job is to help you begin to imagine a vision of your life you might not have thought was possible. Using a warm, compassionate approach I will support you as you experiment with new ways of thinking, feeling and living.
Celia Kokoris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CADC, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
I work from a "empathy above all" perspective and am extremely individualized in my approach with regards to client needs. Therapy is not "one size fits all," and neither is recovery; recovery from trauma, substance use disorder, alcohol use disorder, toxic relationships, disordered eating, and more. These are only a few examples of the issues I am qualified to work with.
I work from a "empathy above all" perspective and am extremely individualized in my approach with regards to client needs. Therapy is not "one size fits all," and neither is recovery; recovery from trauma, substance use disorder, alcohol use disorder, toxic relationships, disordered eating, and more. These are only a few examples of the issues I am qualified to work with.
I am a trauma informed therapist that can help you with your journey of personal growth. I primary work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, complex relational dynamics and substance use. I often hear from clients I work with that they feel stuck, lonely, not happy in their day to day and that they are wanting to feel differently. My role as a therapist is to help my clients recover their true sense of self by learning to make healthier choices, and to improve the relationship with themselves and their loved ones.
I am a trauma informed therapist that can help you with your journey of personal growth. I primary work with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, complex relational dynamics and substance use. I often hear from clients I work with that they feel stuck, lonely, not happy in their day to day and that they are wanting to feel differently. My role as a therapist is to help my clients recover their true sense of self by learning to make healthier choices, and to improve the relationship with themselves and their loved ones.
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Jennifer Ngaonye
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I believe that everyone has purpose and value no matter how big or small. My goal in counseling is to walk alongside my clients on their journey to mental wellness as they rediscover and align themselves with the lives they desire to live.
I believe that everyone has purpose and value no matter how big or small. My goal in counseling is to walk alongside my clients on their journey to mental wellness as they rediscover and align themselves with the lives they desire to live.
Amanda Lopez-Martinez
Pre-Licensed Professional, ALMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
My goal is to make you feel seen and understood and to help foster your personal and relational growth. Working with me means discovering your strengths, building your ability to connect deeply, and learning to tap into your empathy, all while adding those skills to your ever-growing emotional toolbox. I believe that it is important to see the therapeutic relationship as collaborative– I am by your side as a teammate while you learn and grow as an individual and in your relationship. I gently and carefully challenge, all while being understanding in the process. Authenticity is valued in this space.
My goal is to make you feel seen and understood and to help foster your personal and relational growth. Working with me means discovering your strengths, building your ability to connect deeply, and learning to tap into your empathy, all while adding those skills to your ever-growing emotional toolbox. I believe that it is important to see the therapeutic relationship as collaborative– I am by your side as a teammate while you learn and grow as an individual and in your relationship. I gently and carefully challenge, all while being understanding in the process. Authenticity is valued in this space.
Molly Dooley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
I am passionate about women’s health and I am an ally and advocate to chronic illness warriors and the LGBTQ community.
Currently only seeing clients via Telehealth. Week Day Morning availability. My role as a therapist is to help clients create an awareness of themselves by examining both the mind and body. I work with clients to understand and challenge the thoughts, actions, and emotions that cause distress. I also invite clients to develop insight into understanding themselves on a deeper level. My clinical experience ranging from the hospital setting to outpatient therapy has allowed me to work with individuals with a variety of stressors.
I am passionate about women’s health and I am an ally and advocate to chronic illness warriors and the LGBTQ community.
Currently only seeing clients via Telehealth. Week Day Morning availability. My role as a therapist is to help clients create an awareness of themselves by examining both the mind and body. I work with clients to understand and challenge the thoughts, actions, and emotions that cause distress. I also invite clients to develop insight into understanding themselves on a deeper level. My clinical experience ranging from the hospital setting to outpatient therapy has allowed me to work with individuals with a variety of stressors.
Ilana Faust
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CTP, NCC
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
We live in a time of incredible stress and high expectations. Anxiety and depression are familiar to many of us to some degree. Sometimes, it feels hard to function, doesn’t it? You may often hear your mind telling you to “push through” or “get over it.” Maybe you're here because you want to relate with your thoughts and emotions differently. Perhaps emotions weren’t part of your vocabulary before, and now you're ready to explore them. Whatever the reason, a therapist can help you organize and understand your feelings—like cleaning out a cluttered drawer.
We live in a time of incredible stress and high expectations. Anxiety and depression are familiar to many of us to some degree. Sometimes, it feels hard to function, doesn’t it? You may often hear your mind telling you to “push through” or “get over it.” Maybe you're here because you want to relate with your thoughts and emotions differently. Perhaps emotions weren’t part of your vocabulary before, and now you're ready to explore them. Whatever the reason, a therapist can help you organize and understand your feelings—like cleaning out a cluttered drawer.
Alejandra Franco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
Sometimes we may be giving our all to something, hoping for a different result. When it doesn’t happen, these feelings can make us feel stuck and even overwhelmed. My role as a therapist is to give my clients the tools to achieve different ways of feeling and to start living in congruence with their authentic self.
Sometimes we may be giving our all to something, hoping for a different result. When it doesn’t happen, these feelings can make us feel stuck and even overwhelmed. My role as a therapist is to give my clients the tools to achieve different ways of feeling and to start living in congruence with their authentic self.
Dr. Alexandra Colón
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
I believe embarking on the path of therapy demonstrates remarkable courage, and I am committed to honoring and validating this commitment in every session. Together, we will engage in a collaborative journey, navigating through challenging thoughts, memories, and emotions. My goal is to foster an environment where clients can authentically explore their strengths, and become aware of vulnerabilities, free from judgment. I have advanced training in working with adults and a special interest in supporting first responders, other clinicians, therapists, fellow Latino/Hispanic, & individuals dealing with anxiety, trauma, and depression.
I believe embarking on the path of therapy demonstrates remarkable courage, and I am committed to honoring and validating this commitment in every session. Together, we will engage in a collaborative journey, navigating through challenging thoughts, memories, and emotions. My goal is to foster an environment where clients can authentically explore their strengths, and become aware of vulnerabilities, free from judgment. I have advanced training in working with adults and a special interest in supporting first responders, other clinicians, therapists, fellow Latino/Hispanic, & individuals dealing with anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Nikoleta Giannakopoulos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
River West, Chicago, IL 60642 (Online Only)
I strive to provide a comfortable and familiar feeling while in sessions with my clients, like wrapping yourself in your favorite sweater—warm, cozy, and uniquely tailored to you. I believe in being direct while still compassionate, and I love adding a dose of humor to sessions to create an experience that's truly authentic. With teamwork and trust in a safe and non judgmental space, we can navigate life’s challenges together.
I strive to provide a comfortable and familiar feeling while in sessions with my clients, like wrapping yourself in your favorite sweater—warm, cozy, and uniquely tailored to you. I believe in being direct while still compassionate, and I love adding a dose of humor to sessions to create an experience that's truly authentic. With teamwork and trust in a safe and non judgmental space, we can navigate life’s challenges together.
Robyn Seidman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
The events, relationships, and transitions you experience often create typical and expected feelings. Sometimes, however, experiences and feelings are not anticipated and can leave you confused, sad, or overwhelmed. During these times, choosing to work with a knowledgeable therapist can help you regain a sense of control, confidence, and hope.
The events, relationships, and transitions you experience often create typical and expected feelings. Sometimes, however, experiences and feelings are not anticipated and can leave you confused, sad, or overwhelmed. During these times, choosing to work with a knowledgeable therapist can help you regain a sense of control, confidence, and hope.
Hillary Buzaid Moreno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
River West, Chicago, IL 60642
I often hear from clients I work with that they are feeling disconnection from themselves, others, and/or their experiences. I believe a more fulfilling life can emerge from tending to your internal environment and understanding the barriers, patterns, and factors that have contributed to this disconnect.
I often hear from clients I work with that they are feeling disconnection from themselves, others, and/or their experiences. I believe a more fulfilling life can emerge from tending to your internal environment and understanding the barriers, patterns, and factors that have contributed to this disconnect.
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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.