Female Therapists in Columbia, IL
Lori Grabe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, IL 62236
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience. I have been practicing in Columbia/Monroe County for 12 years. Prior to my private practice I was employed with Hyland Behavior Health Systems. At Hyland Behavioral Health I was a Dual Diagnosis Case Manager and worked with individuals diagnosed with a chemical dependency and psychiatric diagnosis. I was involved in case management, group therapy, treatment planning and discharge planning. I also worked on the sexual trauma unit, eating disorder unit and Psychiatric ICU.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience. I have been practicing in Columbia/Monroe County for 12 years. Prior to my private practice I was employed with Hyland Behavior Health Systems. At Hyland Behavioral Health I was a Dual Diagnosis Case Manager and worked with individuals diagnosed with a chemical dependency and psychiatric diagnosis. I was involved in case management, group therapy, treatment planning and discharge planning. I also worked on the sexual trauma unit, eating disorder unit and Psychiatric ICU.
Amy Braun
Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C, CCATP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, IL 62236 (Online Only)
As a mom, I understand the gut-wrenching, sickening feeling you get in your stomach when life keeps hitting you with stressors over and over again. We can fix that, and I can help you feel better as quickly as possible! I provide online therapy for moms struggling with anxiety, stress, postpartum depression, parenting, relationship concerns, and other related women’s issues. As a licensed therapist with an advanced certification in clinical anxiety, I can provide you with solutions for immediate relief.
As a mom, I understand the gut-wrenching, sickening feeling you get in your stomach when life keeps hitting you with stressors over and over again. We can fix that, and I can help you feel better as quickly as possible! I provide online therapy for moms struggling with anxiety, stress, postpartum depression, parenting, relationship concerns, and other related women’s issues. As a licensed therapist with an advanced certification in clinical anxiety, I can provide you with solutions for immediate relief.
My personal belief is that when situations in life are thrown at us we can ignore them or try to accept and work through them. Each thing we go through in life impacts who we are as a person. We can either let them make us bitter or make us better. My goal for clients is to help you on your journey by providing tools, education, and support so you can find positive solutions to your problems by creating a comfortable, non-judgmental environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard.
My personal belief is that when situations in life are thrown at us we can ignore them or try to accept and work through them. Each thing we go through in life impacts who we are as a person. We can either let them make us bitter or make us better. My goal for clients is to help you on your journey by providing tools, education, and support so you can find positive solutions to your problems by creating a comfortable, non-judgmental environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard.
We’ve all encountered times when life seemed challenging. The good news? You are not alone. I am committed to honoring your experiences in a safe, nonjudgmental space. I specialize in working with women who are coping with anxiety, grief, shame, life transitions, and women’s issues (self-esteem, motherhood, etc.).
We’ve all encountered times when life seemed challenging. The good news? You are not alone. I am committed to honoring your experiences in a safe, nonjudgmental space. I specialize in working with women who are coping with anxiety, grief, shame, life transitions, and women’s issues (self-esteem, motherhood, etc.).
I am interested in helping people find their way along their personal journey. I work well with adults, couples an adolescents. My approach is gentle and supportive.
I am interested in helping people find their way along their personal journey. I work well with adults, couples an adolescents. My approach is gentle and supportive.
Patty Roosevelt
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MAC, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, IL 62236
Pain. It finds us. Whether it's the result of the loss of love, health, or security, pain finds us, and it can be overwhelming. Licensed in Illinois and Missouri, I offer support to hurting children, adults, and families by providing emotional safety, sharing compassion, and helping my clients to learn and apply new skills as needed. Passionate about issues that have resulted from attachment and relational wounding I have specialized in treating issues of attachment and trauma.
Pain. It finds us. Whether it's the result of the loss of love, health, or security, pain finds us, and it can be overwhelming. Licensed in Illinois and Missouri, I offer support to hurting children, adults, and families by providing emotional safety, sharing compassion, and helping my clients to learn and apply new skills as needed. Passionate about issues that have resulted from attachment and relational wounding I have specialized in treating issues of attachment and trauma.
I enjoy working with children and families, as well as teenagers and adults. My experience and background is attachment therapy; fostering relationships between children and their parents. I love working with clients who are willing to have a therapeutic relationship with me, in order to improve themselves and their own lives. My clients have had success using CBT, DBT, mindfulness training, family therapy, and play therapy.
I enjoy working with children and families, as well as teenagers and adults. My experience and background is attachment therapy; fostering relationships between children and their parents. I love working with clients who are willing to have a therapeutic relationship with me, in order to improve themselves and their own lives. My clients have had success using CBT, DBT, mindfulness training, family therapy, and play therapy.
Erin Frailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, IL 62236
It is important for individuals to feel empowered in their everyday lives, feeling confident they can move forward working towards their goals. Each individual is different. I aid in helping identify strengths and positive qualities that make each individual unique. I encourage individuals to be the best version of themselves, providing support when barriers present themselves. Life cannot always be perfect, but the right attitude and outlook can go a long way. I work primarily with adults 18 and older addressing issues including depression, anxiety, life adjustment issues, marital issues, grief, stress management, self-esteem, and overall balance and wellness.
It is important for individuals to feel empowered in their everyday lives, feeling confident they can move forward working towards their goals. Each individual is different. I aid in helping identify strengths and positive qualities that make each individual unique. I encourage individuals to be the best version of themselves, providing support when barriers present themselves. Life cannot always be perfect, but the right attitude and outlook can go a long way. I work primarily with adults 18 and older addressing issues including depression, anxiety, life adjustment issues, marital issues, grief, stress management, self-esteem, and overall balance and wellness.
Life isn't always easy and sometimes we need help finding our way. I am passionate about helping people along their journey in life and believe that counseling is a safe platform where people can make positive changes. I have years of experience providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
Life isn't always easy and sometimes we need help finding our way. I am passionate about helping people along their journey in life and believe that counseling is a safe platform where people can make positive changes. I have years of experience providing counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
Carol Ann Worthington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, IL 62236
I have immediate openings during the day. If you ever said, “I’m so messed up no one can help me”, or “My life is a wreck.”, then come tell me your story. Let's go on a journey together to find peace, empowerment and a positive change. As a therapist, my mission is to support, validate and help individuals, couples and families to navigate life’s challenges and needs while finding better ways to cope.
I have immediate openings during the day. If you ever said, “I’m so messed up no one can help me”, or “My life is a wreck.”, then come tell me your story. Let's go on a journey together to find peace, empowerment and a positive change. As a therapist, my mission is to support, validate and help individuals, couples and families to navigate life’s challenges and needs while finding better ways to cope.
Do you find yourself struggling with something you feel like no one else will understand, or perhaps there is no one you can confide in for fear of being judged? Keeping things bottled up creates interpersonal conflict, affects our relationships, and hinders the ability to change. I believe that individuals want to be heard and understood, all the while respecting their unique differences.
Do you find yourself struggling with something you feel like no one else will understand, or perhaps there is no one you can confide in for fear of being judged? Keeping things bottled up creates interpersonal conflict, affects our relationships, and hinders the ability to change. I believe that individuals want to be heard and understood, all the while respecting their unique differences.
I have immediate openings. If you are like most of us, sometimes life gets tough and throws us some curve balls. During these times it is often helpful to talk with someone who can help you navigate these difficult time and allow us to get back to a state of balance. Through some of my own personal journeys, I find it easy to relate to my clients. I will meet you where you are at and work with you to achieve your personal goals, improve relationships, heal from emotional hurt and make positive life choices. I have over ten years of experience working with both Veterans and military issues.
I have immediate openings. If you are like most of us, sometimes life gets tough and throws us some curve balls. During these times it is often helpful to talk with someone who can help you navigate these difficult time and allow us to get back to a state of balance. Through some of my own personal journeys, I find it easy to relate to my clients. I will meet you where you are at and work with you to achieve your personal goals, improve relationships, heal from emotional hurt and make positive life choices. I have over ten years of experience working with both Veterans and military issues.
Are you experiencing fear, anxiety, overwhelming despair or uncertainty? Are you struggling with navigating life after experiencing trauma, life transitions, or unhealthy relationships? I want you to feel safe and seen, and learn to trust your instincts/ body to know how to heal.
Are you experiencing fear, anxiety, overwhelming despair or uncertainty? Are you struggling with navigating life after experiencing trauma, life transitions, or unhealthy relationships? I want you to feel safe and seen, and learn to trust your instincts/ body to know how to heal.
Lucy Scott is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who originally trained as a Trauma Informed Art Psychotherapist in New York. She has since become a certified trainer in the Attachment Regulation Competency (ARC) framework, trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Sensory Motor Affect Regulation Therapy (SMART). I have traditionally worked with clients and family systems impacted by complex trauma. I work with clients struggling from post traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, negative self concept, parental concerns and relationship challenges.
Lucy Scott is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who originally trained as a Trauma Informed Art Psychotherapist in New York. She has since become a certified trainer in the Attachment Regulation Competency (ARC) framework, trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Sensory Motor Affect Regulation Therapy (SMART). I have traditionally worked with clients and family systems impacted by complex trauma. I work with clients struggling from post traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, negative self concept, parental concerns and relationship challenges.
Rippling Waters Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, IL 62236 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you run away from things you are afraid of or shut down? I can help you gain confidence and courage. Ruminating on what causes anxiety doesn't help, it just makes it worse. Feeling like there is no hope is immobilizing and it tears down your ability to feel good about what is happening in life. Disturbing events or traumas can be so devastating that it makes one feel like there is constant danger ahead or like there must be something wrong with them for allowing such things to happen. Let me help you feel less depressed, anxious, obsessed, or afraid and give you the boost that you need to create the life you want.
Do you run away from things you are afraid of or shut down? I can help you gain confidence and courage. Ruminating on what causes anxiety doesn't help, it just makes it worse. Feeling like there is no hope is immobilizing and it tears down your ability to feel good about what is happening in life. Disturbing events or traumas can be so devastating that it makes one feel like there is constant danger ahead or like there must be something wrong with them for allowing such things to happen. Let me help you feel less depressed, anxious, obsessed, or afraid and give you the boost that you need to create the life you want.
Real Solutions Professional Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPHA
Verified Verified
Columbia, IL 62236 (Online Only)
We believe in "real solutions" not "mm-hmm", head nodding therapy. We are not your friends or your mother. We are professional, non-judgmental listeners. We provide feedback to the issues that you may be struggling with. We will help guide you through evidence based practice to reach your TRUE feelings...to find answers & concrete solutions. We want you to be at peace, no matter what the situation. We believe that behavioral therapy is just like physical therapy. When you work an area that has been injured, at first you may hurt, but then you get stronger. You recover, you heal.
We believe in "real solutions" not "mm-hmm", head nodding therapy. We are not your friends or your mother. We are professional, non-judgmental listeners. We provide feedback to the issues that you may be struggling with. We will help guide you through evidence based practice to reach your TRUE feelings...to find answers & concrete solutions. We want you to be at peace, no matter what the situation. We believe that behavioral therapy is just like physical therapy. When you work an area that has been injured, at first you may hurt, but then you get stronger. You recover, you heal.
Ellen M. Emmerich
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, IL 62236 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I will help you work on and manage your anger, anxiety, depression, stress and relationship troubles. I want you to feel comfortable and cared for in a relaxed setting. I have experience with many different types of people who are seeking help with issues including: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, stress management, low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship issues.
I will help you work on and manage your anger, anxiety, depression, stress and relationship troubles. I want you to feel comfortable and cared for in a relaxed setting. I have experience with many different types of people who are seeking help with issues including: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, stress management, low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship issues.
Carol A Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, IL 62236
Not accepting new clients
As a trained EMDR therapist, my focus is to help you find relief from many types of psychological distress that impact your daily living. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of psychotherapy that has been empirically tested and proven effective on a variety of psychological issues and all ages. We will meet in a safe, warm, and secure environment to discuss your concerns, develop an individualized care plan designed to meet those concerns, and begin treatment focused on targeting the most important issues. You are supported through the entire process and given tools to assist yourself outside of therapy.
As a trained EMDR therapist, my focus is to help you find relief from many types of psychological distress that impact your daily living. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of psychotherapy that has been empirically tested and proven effective on a variety of psychological issues and all ages. We will meet in a safe, warm, and secure environment to discuss your concerns, develop an individualized care plan designed to meet those concerns, and begin treatment focused on targeting the most important issues. You are supported through the entire process and given tools to assist yourself outside of therapy.
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Seeking change in your life can be an immense challenge, one that not many people choose to take on. Choosing to begin counseling can be an intimidating, frightening, and anxiety producing experience. From the moment you walk in to my office, I strive to provide you with a compassionate and understanding environment, where you feel safe to work through issues at your own pace.
Seeking change in your life can be an immense challenge, one that not many people choose to take on. Choosing to begin counseling can be an intimidating, frightening, and anxiety producing experience. From the moment you walk in to my office, I strive to provide you with a compassionate and understanding environment, where you feel safe to work through issues at your own pace.
Annamarie Hess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waterloo, IL 62298
Waitlist for new clients
You’re struggling to keep afloat in the deep, seemingly unending pool of emotions. From the outside, things look good or at least “fine.” However, inside it is anything but fine. You feel alone, misunderstood, depressed, anxious, and struggle with these intense emotions. Sometimes the emotions quickly change and other times you feel like you are stuck . You want someone to understand and know that this pain is so real, so heavy. You want some relief from the mood swings, anxiety, loneliness, and ongoing confusion that you feel about yourself and your relationships.
You’re struggling to keep afloat in the deep, seemingly unending pool of emotions. From the outside, things look good or at least “fine.” However, inside it is anything but fine. You feel alone, misunderstood, depressed, anxious, and struggle with these intense emotions. Sometimes the emotions quickly change and other times you feel like you are stuck . You want someone to understand and know that this pain is so real, so heavy. You want some relief from the mood swings, anxiety, loneliness, and ongoing confusion that you feel about yourself and your relationships.
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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.