Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Chicago, IL

I am an individual and couples therapist in Utah and Illinois specializing in anxiety, relationship conflict, infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum mental health. Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands or maybe you and your partner are stuck in cycles of conflict and resentment. I know this can be SO hard and I also know you are not alone. If you’re ready to overcome challenges, develop healthier coping skills and improve your relationships, I'm here to help. Together, we’ll create a plan to help you navigate life’s complexities with more confidence and balance.

I am offering both virtual and in-person counseling services. I specialize in treating the issues that arise from unresolved trauma, difficult early life experiences, and perinatal trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. My goal is to support and empower my clients by using an integrative and collaborative stance, incorporating my background in psychodynamic psychotherapy with body-centered and mindfulness-based techniques. It is my hope that by equipping my clients with the skills to develop their own self-awareness, self-compassion, clarity, and peace, they can go on to experience more meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Partum Health is a multi provider specialty practice dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their journey to and through parenthood. Whether you are trying to conceive, have suffered a loss, are pregnant, or are postpartum, we are here for you. Our mental health specialists have special training and demonstrated interest in working with this patient population. Should you need it, our team consists of other multi-disciplinary support (physical therapy, lactation, acupuncture, nutrition, labor and postpartum doulas), as mental, physical and emotional concerns are often interrelated.

My goal is to create a safe space that allows each individual to feel supported, comfortable, and heard. I believe in the importance of meeting each client where they are, increasing self-awareness, identifying strengths, and working alongside each client towards their treatment goals. I use an empathetic and positive, client-centered approach. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & loss, life transitions, motherhood, women's issues, perinatal/postpartum mental health, and school issues. I also enjoy working with couples, and I am Level 1 Gotten trained.

Do you feel lost, anxious, or disconnected from life?  In a compassionate environment, we will explore what has you feeling disempowered or stuck.  Using a mind-body approach and healing modalities from the field of energy psychology, you will discover how to shift these unwanted states. You will learn how to cultivate centeredness and live from a place of balance and conscious choice. Or are you looking to get support on your fertility journey? Healing your own family of origin imprints and past traumas is an important part of this work. I facilitate prenatal bonding which serves conception, pregnancy & childbirth.

I specialize in helping people sense into what is beneath the surface to better understand what is driving the problems they haven’t been able to solve. Perhaps you've been unable to make progress on a goal, feel stuck in unfulfilling relationships, or can recognize recurring patterns in your life. You may be trying to disrupt intergenerational cycles of abuse of simply wanting to connect more deeply with your family and loved ones. I work with people who are establishing healthier behaviors in their life, coping with grief or trauma, exploring changes during the perinatal period, or seeking more fulfillment in their relationships.

My practice specializes in providing individual therapy to women of all ages who are struggling with attachment trauma, anxiety, divorce, motherhood, and relationship conflict. My specializations include attachment focused EMDR, perinatal mental health, insecure attachment, anxiety, and trauma. I offer attachment informed psychotherapy which is based off the principle that early relationships with caregivers profoundly influence our ability to trust and feel safe with others. This can show up most commonly in our adult relationships.

The current state of the world can feel overwhelming, confusing, and scary. Those of us who hold marginalized identities have to work extra hard to feel safe, valid, and empowered. LGBTQIA+ communities, folks with different abilities, people who are a marginalized gender, as well as those who would like to explore their whiteness and their privilege- I am right here with you. Past traumas can often impact how we are able to show up for ourselves and others. We each have the ability to find our unique path to fulfillment and wholeness.

My ideal client is one who is open and curious. Their issues, needs and goals may vary or evolve over time, but the primary objective is to work collaboratively to explore any conscious or unconscious thoughts and feelings that may gain better insight into behaviors, patterns and/or relational concerns. Our work will create a space that is nurturing, safe and secure. This means being able to speak freely, without judgment or fear of being unheard or unseen. This can be uncomfortable for some, having to be vulnerable. My goal is to provide a safety net to help individuals as they lean into vulnerability to create a path of healing.

I believe therapy is an opportunity to help people discover their authentic selves and guide them on their journey of growth. Through the therapeutic experience, we learn how to accept all parts of ourselves, allowing us to build a deeper sense of compassion, curiosity, and confidence. My clinical style is built on mutual trust. I focus on building connections through empathy, warmth and humor. I strive to help you identify and build upon the strengths you already have in order to create the change you’re seeking.

Previously, Ra’eesa provided physical, emotional and educational support during pregnancy and labor and also she provided supportive counseling around adjustment to illness, hospitalization and outpatient care. She believes that therapy helps to remind people that their light continues to shine in the dark, and that the darkness has not overcome it.

Hello! I am a bilingual therapist passionate about working with clients from different backgrounds and cultures. Since 2014, I have been offering services to clients who have experienced trauma in their lives and who have experienced intense emotions of sadness, fear, anger, worry, low self-esteem, or affecting their interpersonal relationships. I offer clients a safe space to process their feelings and experiences, teaching them skills that can help them regulate their emotions and improve their quality of life. I believe healing occurs by creating and promoting a safe therapeutic relationship.

Do you ever feel misunderstood? Do you long for a safe, inclusive space where you can freely express your vulnerabilities and emotions freely, without the fear of judgment? Have you outgrown a past version of yourself that your family and friends are unwilling to let go of and want to learn ways to cope with it? My name is Malarie Marquez and I am a Nationally Certified and Licensed Professional Counselor. I am particularly experienced in helping clients with identity development, developing healthy relationships, complicated grief, intimate relationship trauma, navigating college and education and perinatal mental healthcare.

Are you trying to find more balance in your life? I can help! I specialize in working with adults who are trying to improve their relationships, navigate infidelity and women/couples who are experiencing infertility or alternative paths to build a family. I support clients who are navigating pregnancy and the stress of early parenthood. I also offer therapy to women who are interested in being a Single Mother by Choice. I provide a supportive environment where you can feel heard and seen in a nonjudgmental space.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or ADHD? Are you going through infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum issues or a chronic health condition that affects your mental health? You don’t have to suffer alone and there is help available. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a time management coach, and a professional organizer. ​While I’ve worked with a wide range of clients and issues, my areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, ADHD and women’s reproductive mental health. My aim is to create a safe and supportive environment, honor each individual's unique experience and, together, work to facilitate lasting change.

Becoming the person, parent, partner, and professional you want to be can leave you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, sad, and alone. In a world where there's too much to do and too little time, finding space for yourself can seem impossible. You deserve the same level of care that you generously offer to every other aspect of your life. I provide a nurturing space where you can safely explore and understand your challenges. Whether you're managing anxiety or depression, breaking free from cycles of trauma, struggling with work-life balance, establishing boundaries, or exploring your identity, you don’t have to do it alone.

Transitioning to parenthood and managing emotions postpartum can be difficult. As a perinatal therapist, my goal is to provide a safe space where you can process these major life changes, understand past experiences that are negatively impacting your present self and identify coping skills. I use a trauma informed approach that is strengths based. I have the Perinatal Mental Health Certification through Postpartum Support International. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Coping with life challenges is not something you have to go through alone. Many people seek therapy for support, information, and new ideas on how to better handle the curve balls that life can throw sometimes. I believe that human beings are incredibly resilient and sometimes need assistance in recognizing their own inner strength to create positive changes in their lives. The therapeutic relationship should be collaborative, built upon both mutual respect and independence, and I hope to empower my clients to find opportunities for personal growth so that they can move forward with their goals.

My therapy approach is to first find out what the client is seeking from therapy, and if they have prior experiences with therapy or art therapy. Then we can set the course, and shape it to meet their needs. I give assignments in between sessions to help clients gain confidence getting where they want to be when they leave therapy. After all, the work of living is not done in a therapy office, so life skills need to be practiced and honed outside of therapy. My work is informed by a combination of cognitive behavioral, relational/feminist, client centered and psycho-dynamic therapy, but not limited by these frameworks.