Female Therapists in Chicago, IL
Cassandra Kruchten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
When you feel disconnected, stressed, or without clear direction, life can feel like you’re missing something. At Birchwood Clinic, our goal is to help you identify your strengths, build your sense of self and create goals that bring direction, fulfillment, and self-acceptance. We provide in-person and virtual psychotherapy for adults and our areas of expertise include: anxiety, stress, life transitions, work/life balance, depression, relationship concerns, new parent transitions, pre and post partum issues, and those going through fertility treatment.
When you feel disconnected, stressed, or without clear direction, life can feel like you’re missing something. At Birchwood Clinic, our goal is to help you identify your strengths, build your sense of self and create goals that bring direction, fulfillment, and self-acceptance. We provide in-person and virtual psychotherapy for adults and our areas of expertise include: anxiety, stress, life transitions, work/life balance, depression, relationship concerns, new parent transitions, pre and post partum issues, and those going through fertility treatment.
Meg Coyne Sex And Relationship Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, she/her
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
As a relationship and sex therapist, I'm interested in creating a positive and welcoming space for processing your feelings and issues. Our work together is to enhance your resilience, support your healing process and increase self acceptance. The therapeutic journey is a shared process. Our collaboration will target interventions to meet your needs.
As a relationship and sex therapist, I'm interested in creating a positive and welcoming space for processing your feelings and issues. Our work together is to enhance your resilience, support your healing process and increase self acceptance. The therapeutic journey is a shared process. Our collaboration will target interventions to meet your needs.
You have the innate ability to usher change into your life! We experience things in life that often leave us feeling like we have been knocked down or knocked out. Whether its trauma from our childhood or a relationship in adulthood, whether we battle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, lonliness, stress, low self esteem and self worth, life transitions, or the death or non death process of grief and loss, we have all had life experiences that shape how we relate to the world.
You have the innate ability to usher change into your life! We experience things in life that often leave us feeling like we have been knocked down or knocked out. Whether its trauma from our childhood or a relationship in adulthood, whether we battle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, lonliness, stress, low self esteem and self worth, life transitions, or the death or non death process of grief and loss, we have all had life experiences that shape how we relate to the world.
If you are struggling to feel confident & secure in your relationship or career, Rebecca Wolf can help you find a greater sense of peace. Rebecca has comprehensive experience working with adults & couples regarding communication, confidence, anxiety, workplace & relationship issues. She primarily sees professionals and parents in their mid-20's to mid-40's dealing with relationship issues - getting into relationships, managing them, & getting out of them or divorced. She frequently works with parents and professionals in the accounting, tech, finance, IT & legal fields. She works hard to help clients find & use your inner voice.
If you are struggling to feel confident & secure in your relationship or career, Rebecca Wolf can help you find a greater sense of peace. Rebecca has comprehensive experience working with adults & couples regarding communication, confidence, anxiety, workplace & relationship issues. She primarily sees professionals and parents in their mid-20's to mid-40's dealing with relationship issues - getting into relationships, managing them, & getting out of them or divorced. She frequently works with parents and professionals in the accounting, tech, finance, IT & legal fields. She works hard to help clients find & use your inner voice.
Greetings! It’s great to have you here! Look, reaching out for help and starting therapy is a daunting process. If you’re here it means you are searching for someone to help you through a difficult time. No one calls my office or emails me because everything is “perfect.” Typically, my clients are facing major burnout, compassion fatigue, work/career issues, relationship crisis, and a spattering of problems like anxiety, depression, weight gain, and attention and concentration concerns. The good news is that I have worked with them all – and each one, you included, brings something unique and impressive to the work that I do: You.
Greetings! It’s great to have you here! Look, reaching out for help and starting therapy is a daunting process. If you’re here it means you are searching for someone to help you through a difficult time. No one calls my office or emails me because everything is “perfect.” Typically, my clients are facing major burnout, compassion fatigue, work/career issues, relationship crisis, and a spattering of problems like anxiety, depression, weight gain, and attention and concentration concerns. The good news is that I have worked with them all – and each one, you included, brings something unique and impressive to the work that I do: You.
Hello! My name is Brigid and I help empower individuals who are struggling with disruption in their life to identify and overcome challenges and to achieve their therapeutic goals. I partner with adults and young adults to manage a wide range of challenges, often related to substance abuse, trauma, mood disorders, relationship issues, work stress, and life transitions. Clients enjoy working with me because I am an advocate for them and a source of stability, education and encouragement.
Hello! My name is Brigid and I help empower individuals who are struggling with disruption in their life to identify and overcome challenges and to achieve their therapeutic goals. I partner with adults and young adults to manage a wide range of challenges, often related to substance abuse, trauma, mood disorders, relationship issues, work stress, and life transitions. Clients enjoy working with me because I am an advocate for them and a source of stability, education and encouragement.
Shannon Bushman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
My goal as a therapist is to empower my clients to reach their fullest potential. As life continuously changes, I want my clients to feel equipped to manage life's stressors while engaging in a warm, humorous, and collaborative relationship. I understand the importance of individualizing the therapeutic experience for each client, and appreciate the uniqueness of their stories. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, teens and emerging adults, stress and work-life balance, families, self-esteem and self-worth, and grief and loss.
My goal as a therapist is to empower my clients to reach their fullest potential. As life continuously changes, I want my clients to feel equipped to manage life's stressors while engaging in a warm, humorous, and collaborative relationship. I understand the importance of individualizing the therapeutic experience for each client, and appreciate the uniqueness of their stories. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, teens and emerging adults, stress and work-life balance, families, self-esteem and self-worth, and grief and loss.
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but remember, you are not alone on this journey. Emily understands the importance of establishing a collaborative and trusting therapeutic relationship, where clients feel heard, validated, and supported every step of the way. Her approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and dedication to guiding clients through life's challenges. As an integrative therapist, she draws from various modalities to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and preferences.
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but remember, you are not alone on this journey. Emily understands the importance of establishing a collaborative and trusting therapeutic relationship, where clients feel heard, validated, and supported every step of the way. Her approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and dedication to guiding clients through life's challenges. As an integrative therapist, she draws from various modalities to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and preferences.
Have you been in emotional pain for a long time, or do you feel that you are currently in a state of crisis? I can offer you an empathic and collaborative relationship that is focused on your healing and development. I will support and assist you in a process of self-exploration that involves making connections between your past experiences and your present relationships and functioning. Together we will identify your self-defeating patterns of perception and behavior and discover your own unique capacities for growth and change.
Have you been in emotional pain for a long time, or do you feel that you are currently in a state of crisis? I can offer you an empathic and collaborative relationship that is focused on your healing and development. I will support and assist you in a process of self-exploration that involves making connections between your past experiences and your present relationships and functioning. Together we will identify your self-defeating patterns of perception and behavior and discover your own unique capacities for growth and change.
Aquila Hussain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60603
Waitlist for new clients
In early life, before we are even consciously aware of it, we begin to utilize the coping skills and self-talk language that the adults around us used. Later in life, we may realize that these coping skills and styles of self-talk are ineffective for us. I hope to help you reconstruct your internal dialogue to be healthier and more adaptive to your life circumstances. I hope to use our conversations as a means to help you reconnect with the authentic you. Therapy, to me, is about understanding the connection between one’s mind, body, and spirit. Once we learn that relationship, we can be our most present and confident selves.
In early life, before we are even consciously aware of it, we begin to utilize the coping skills and self-talk language that the adults around us used. Later in life, we may realize that these coping skills and styles of self-talk are ineffective for us. I hope to help you reconstruct your internal dialogue to be healthier and more adaptive to your life circumstances. I hope to use our conversations as a means to help you reconnect with the authentic you. Therapy, to me, is about understanding the connection between one’s mind, body, and spirit. Once we learn that relationship, we can be our most present and confident selves.
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Growth is thwarted by fear--both the known fears we can name and the hidden fears that manifest in self-defeating behaviors. As your counselor, I'll be your ally--giving you as much insight and encouragement as needed to vanquish fears and enhance personal growth. Drawing on 20 years of study and experience in the ancient, spiritual Wisdom Teachings as well as a formal education in psychology and philosophy, I am committed to helping you clear the path to a satisfying, meaningful life.
Growth is thwarted by fear--both the known fears we can name and the hidden fears that manifest in self-defeating behaviors. As your counselor, I'll be your ally--giving you as much insight and encouragement as needed to vanquish fears and enhance personal growth. Drawing on 20 years of study and experience in the ancient, spiritual Wisdom Teachings as well as a formal education in psychology and philosophy, I am committed to helping you clear the path to a satisfying, meaningful life.
We live in a world of information explosion. You could google everything online and learn something about it. Meanwhile, I believe there is a reason that you are seeking therapy. My role as a therapist is to meet you where you are—maybe you sense something is going on in your life and you have an idea about what to do next, maybe you are curious about some patterns in your life and you would like to explore them, maybe you are struggling and you just want to try anything to feel better… I would work collaboratively with you toward where you want to go. I hope to be your ally, standing firmly with you and prioritizing your benefits.
We live in a world of information explosion. You could google everything online and learn something about it. Meanwhile, I believe there is a reason that you are seeking therapy. My role as a therapist is to meet you where you are—maybe you sense something is going on in your life and you have an idea about what to do next, maybe you are curious about some patterns in your life and you would like to explore them, maybe you are struggling and you just want to try anything to feel better… I would work collaboratively with you toward where you want to go. I hope to be your ally, standing firmly with you and prioritizing your benefits.
Tasha Mitchell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, MDiv
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60660 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is client-centered, collaborative, integrative, and eclectic. I individually tailor strategies and techniques to help address concerns ranging from depression and anxiety to life transitions and interpersonal relationships. My unique training and experience have positioned me to support individuals who are grappling with life’s big questions, addressing fear, navigating loss, and feeling conflicted or hopeless. I am also adept at working with clients from historically marginalized backgrounds (e.g., LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC persons), as well as those seeking to heal from cultural or religious traumas.
My approach to therapy is client-centered, collaborative, integrative, and eclectic. I individually tailor strategies and techniques to help address concerns ranging from depression and anxiety to life transitions and interpersonal relationships. My unique training and experience have positioned me to support individuals who are grappling with life’s big questions, addressing fear, navigating loss, and feeling conflicted or hopeless. I am also adept at working with clients from historically marginalized backgrounds (e.g., LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC persons), as well as those seeking to heal from cultural or religious traumas.
Prescribing Psychotropic Medication, Neuropsychological testing, and counseling.
Prescribing Psychotropic Medication, Neuropsychological testing, and counseling.
Do you feel stuck in a certain stage or aspect of your life? I use these “stuck” feelings to explore inconsistencies in an effort to move back in alignment towards a more authentic self. Within our fast paced world, there is a theme of inadequacy; not being enough, not doing enough. I work collaboratively with my clients to create realistic goals that align with their own values. These goals expand beyond the self to include work, family, and relationships. Without the overwhelming pressure from the universal “shoulds” and societal timelines, my clients gain better insight into their own selves and how to live in service of that.
Do you feel stuck in a certain stage or aspect of your life? I use these “stuck” feelings to explore inconsistencies in an effort to move back in alignment towards a more authentic self. Within our fast paced world, there is a theme of inadequacy; not being enough, not doing enough. I work collaboratively with my clients to create realistic goals that align with their own values. These goals expand beyond the self to include work, family, and relationships. Without the overwhelming pressure from the universal “shoulds” and societal timelines, my clients gain better insight into their own selves and how to live in service of that.
Rachel A McLenighan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
Working from a therapeutic approach tailored to each client, I'd be delighted to help you develop insight and apply techniques to make meaningful changes. I provide a nonjudgmental, empathic environment in which you can feel comfortable discussing what you need to in order to heal.
Working from a therapeutic approach tailored to each client, I'd be delighted to help you develop insight and apply techniques to make meaningful changes. I provide a nonjudgmental, empathic environment in which you can feel comfortable discussing what you need to in order to heal.
Elita Wolsk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60614 (Online Only)
With over 20 years' experience as a therapist working with diverse issues, I use a holistic approach that builds on your current coping skills and problem solving strategies. We focus on stress management training and the development of greater self awareness that help you achieve a healthier lifestyle and a greater sense of well-being.
When appropriate, I use hypnosis as an effective therapeutic technique for certain health, behaviors and emotional issues. Hypnosis blends the best of both nontraditional and mainstream practices.
With over 20 years' experience as a therapist working with diverse issues, I use a holistic approach that builds on your current coping skills and problem solving strategies. We focus on stress management training and the development of greater self awareness that help you achieve a healthier lifestyle and a greater sense of well-being.
When appropriate, I use hypnosis as an effective therapeutic technique for certain health, behaviors and emotional issues. Hypnosis blends the best of both nontraditional and mainstream practices.
Anxiety does not have to control your life and leave you feeling stuck. I am passionate about empowering individuals to harness their inner resources and achieve their goals, one step at a time. My therapeutic style is kind and warm yet firmly supportive. I blend compassion and understanding with gentle encouragement to help my clients push through their fears. Together we use teamwork, and humor, to decrease distress and enhance daily functioning.
Anxiety does not have to control your life and leave you feeling stuck. I am passionate about empowering individuals to harness their inner resources and achieve their goals, one step at a time. My therapeutic style is kind and warm yet firmly supportive. I blend compassion and understanding with gentle encouragement to help my clients push through their fears. Together we use teamwork, and humor, to decrease distress and enhance daily functioning.
Dr. Sirota specializes in working with emerging adults, young professionals, students, and clients with complex intersecting identities. She has a particular interest and experience in depression and anxiety, as well as concerns related to identity development, grief/loss, social justice, family of origin, and interpersonal dynamics. She also has extensive experience in the training and supervision of therapists-in-training.
Dr. Sirota specializes in working with emerging adults, young professionals, students, and clients with complex intersecting identities. She has a particular interest and experience in depression and anxiety, as well as concerns related to identity development, grief/loss, social justice, family of origin, and interpersonal dynamics. She also has extensive experience in the training and supervision of therapists-in-training.
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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.