Female Therapists in Evanston, IL
Thank you for prioritizing therapy as you balance life and the world around us! My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that individuals are the experts of their own lives. I aim to understand your unique life circumstances and the strengths and vulnerabilities you bring. I offer an anti-oppressive, relational, and systemic lens in therapy which fosters collaboration and learning. I wish to co-create a safe and welcoming space with clients to embark on a therapeutic journey at their own pace, experiencing warmth and openness.
Thank you for prioritizing therapy as you balance life and the world around us! My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that individuals are the experts of their own lives. I aim to understand your unique life circumstances and the strengths and vulnerabilities you bring. I offer an anti-oppressive, relational, and systemic lens in therapy which fosters collaboration and learning. I wish to co-create a safe and welcoming space with clients to embark on a therapeutic journey at their own pace, experiencing warmth and openness.
I view psychotherapy as an opportunity for personal growth and greater self-understanding. While it is important to address specific issues in the here and now, often the process can also lead to broader gains in self-awareness and life satisfaction. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each person's unique needs and goals. I will work with you to address your concerns, overcome obstacles and find greater personal satisfaction.
I view psychotherapy as an opportunity for personal growth and greater self-understanding. While it is important to address specific issues in the here and now, often the process can also lead to broader gains in self-awareness and life satisfaction. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each person's unique needs and goals. I will work with you to address your concerns, overcome obstacles and find greater personal satisfaction.
Are you an individual on the autism spectrum and looking to gain skills and independence? Have Dreams' counselors are here to help! We support children, adolescents, and young adults with autism in progressing toward their individual goals, be that working on building social and communication skills, addressing emotion regulation and stress management, preparing for employment, or developing executive functioning skills like staying organized and managing time effectively. We also offer parent education and support around new diagnosis.
Are you an individual on the autism spectrum and looking to gain skills and independence? Have Dreams' counselors are here to help! We support children, adolescents, and young adults with autism in progressing toward their individual goals, be that working on building social and communication skills, addressing emotion regulation and stress management, preparing for employment, or developing executive functioning skills like staying organized and managing time effectively. We also offer parent education and support around new diagnosis.
When our lives change, we often experience unexpected and contradictory feelings. Sometimes excitement and joy walk alongside fear and doubt. We may find that external shifts require a reexamination of old beliefs or patterns that no longer serve us. I hope to offer a space for safe exploration in the context of a trusting relationship. I hold graduate degrees in Mental Health Counseling and Creative Writing, and my clinical work
When our lives change, we often experience unexpected and contradictory feelings. Sometimes excitement and joy walk alongside fear and doubt. We may find that external shifts require a reexamination of old beliefs or patterns that no longer serve us. I hope to offer a space for safe exploration in the context of a trusting relationship. I hold graduate degrees in Mental Health Counseling and Creative Writing, and my clinical work
My therapeutic philosophy revolves around the belief that each individual possesses the wisdom and strength to overcome their challenges. As a therapist, I see myself as a facilitator, guiding you on a path of self-discovery and helping unlock your own inner resources and strength. This strengths-based, client-centered approach is going to look different for each person I work with and may require the use of different therapeutic modalities, which range from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic, and many others. My approach with you will be as unique as you are!
My therapeutic philosophy revolves around the belief that each individual possesses the wisdom and strength to overcome their challenges. As a therapist, I see myself as a facilitator, guiding you on a path of self-discovery and helping unlock your own inner resources and strength. This strengths-based, client-centered approach is going to look different for each person I work with and may require the use of different therapeutic modalities, which range from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic, and many others. My approach with you will be as unique as you are!
Wendy Ortiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, my name is Wendy, and I use She/Her/Ella/La pronouns. I am a Bilingual (Spanish and English) Latinx, relational cultural therapist, and empowering clients is at the heart of my work. My focus centers around supporting folks respond to anxiety, depression, PTSD, intimate partner violence, trauma, generational trauma, spiritual abuse, immigration trauma, navigating gender and sexuality identity or grief felt when navigating chronic medical health conditions.
Hi, my name is Wendy, and I use She/Her/Ella/La pronouns. I am a Bilingual (Spanish and English) Latinx, relational cultural therapist, and empowering clients is at the heart of my work. My focus centers around supporting folks respond to anxiety, depression, PTSD, intimate partner violence, trauma, generational trauma, spiritual abuse, immigration trauma, navigating gender and sexuality identity or grief felt when navigating chronic medical health conditions.
Sarah A. Schroeder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201 (Online Only)
It's important that you find a therapist that is a right fit for you. I strive to create a safe holding environment where clients feel understood and encouraged to take their next step. I utilize a developmental framework and family systems approach, while viewing each client as a unique individual. I specialize in working with young children and families, providing individual, family, couples, and group treatment.
It's important that you find a therapist that is a right fit for you. I strive to create a safe holding environment where clients feel understood and encouraged to take their next step. I utilize a developmental framework and family systems approach, while viewing each client as a unique individual. I specialize in working with young children and families, providing individual, family, couples, and group treatment.
The key to our well-being is defining and developing a healthy relationship with ourselves and others. For over 20 years, I have worked with individuals and couples to establish therapeutic relationships based on safety, trust, and acceptance. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’ve worked with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, loneliness, loss, relationship distress, and difficult life transitions. While formally trained in psychodynamic theory, my approach is flexible recognizing the unique needs and strengths of each individual.
The key to our well-being is defining and developing a healthy relationship with ourselves and others. For over 20 years, I have worked with individuals and couples to establish therapeutic relationships based on safety, trust, and acceptance. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’ve worked with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, loneliness, loss, relationship distress, and difficult life transitions. While formally trained in psychodynamic theory, my approach is flexible recognizing the unique needs and strengths of each individual.
Laura Elk-Weist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AM, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Evanston, IL 60201 (Online Only)
Are your thoughts are constantly racing? Do you feel like you can’t catch a break? You are not alone. Whatever you are facing, you deserve a space that is solely dedicated to supporting your needs. I have 17+ years of experience collaborating with individuals to quiet their inner critic, establish positive habits and implement strategies to become “unstuck” and find direction in the midst of life’s challenges.
Are your thoughts are constantly racing? Do you feel like you can’t catch a break? You are not alone. Whatever you are facing, you deserve a space that is solely dedicated to supporting your needs. I have 17+ years of experience collaborating with individuals to quiet their inner critic, establish positive habits and implement strategies to become “unstuck” and find direction in the midst of life’s challenges.
I have over 30 years experience in doing therapy with children, teens, and adults. More than half this time has been spent helping children and teens, and their parents, deal with social/emotional difficulties of childhood and adolescence. Areas I have been focusing on include school performance, peer relationships, parent-child relationships, self esteem, anxiety issues, and depression. I also have considerable experience in working with family issues, including divorce, and in working with individual adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, self esteem, or relationship issues.
I have over 30 years experience in doing therapy with children, teens, and adults. More than half this time has been spent helping children and teens, and their parents, deal with social/emotional difficulties of childhood and adolescence. Areas I have been focusing on include school performance, peer relationships, parent-child relationships, self esteem, anxiety issues, and depression. I also have considerable experience in working with family issues, including divorce, and in working with individual adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, self esteem, or relationship issues.
In my time as a therapist, I have observed the ways in which old patterns keep people stuck in challenging spaces. I believe that safe and vulnerable relationships are the vessel for healing and growth to happen. As a therapist, I strive to develop these relationships with clients and help them translate that into other relationships. Being a second generation Asian American myself, I’m especially passionate about working with immigrant communities, Asian Americans, and other people of color. Some of my specialities are family and relationship challenges, trauma, life transitions, depression, and anxiety.
In my time as a therapist, I have observed the ways in which old patterns keep people stuck in challenging spaces. I believe that safe and vulnerable relationships are the vessel for healing and growth to happen. As a therapist, I strive to develop these relationships with clients and help them translate that into other relationships. Being a second generation Asian American myself, I’m especially passionate about working with immigrant communities, Asian Americans, and other people of color. Some of my specialities are family and relationship challenges, trauma, life transitions, depression, and anxiety.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60202 (Online Only)
The past few years have highlighted the importance of connection during difficult times that can be overwhelming, anxiety provoking and even lonely. I specialize in supporting people going through transitions such as new careers, parenting support, relationship changes, loved one's illness or their own serious illness. Through my experience in a university counseling center, public schools and a pediatric hospital, I have helped many individuals and families navigate through various changes.
The past few years have highlighted the importance of connection during difficult times that can be overwhelming, anxiety provoking and even lonely. I specialize in supporting people going through transitions such as new careers, parenting support, relationship changes, loved one's illness or their own serious illness. Through my experience in a university counseling center, public schools and a pediatric hospital, I have helped many individuals and families navigate through various changes.
I respect that coming to therapy is a choice a client makes to do something good for themselves, and that it can be challenging to choose you, or to open up to someone new. Social work strongly believes in the autonomy of the client, and I believe people are the experts on themselves. As a therapist, I'm present to meet you where you are at and to help with what is most important to you. My personality is laid back, and as a therapist I feel I'm open minded, easy to talk to, and accepting. I enjoy supporting people in defining goals and taking steps to achieve them.
I respect that coming to therapy is a choice a client makes to do something good for themselves, and that it can be challenging to choose you, or to open up to someone new. Social work strongly believes in the autonomy of the client, and I believe people are the experts on themselves. As a therapist, I'm present to meet you where you are at and to help with what is most important to you. My personality is laid back, and as a therapist I feel I'm open minded, easy to talk to, and accepting. I enjoy supporting people in defining goals and taking steps to achieve them.
Maria Urquiza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Evanston, IL 60201
From adolescence to adulthood, navigating life's stressors can be challenging and overwhelming. There are moments in life where we may experience sadness, anxiety, and overall confusion about our emotions. That is why I am here to help. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to empowering individuals across all age groups and backgrounds. By tailoring my methods to meet the specific needs of each population, I aim to facilitate healing and growth, fostering resilience in my clients. Did I mention I love working with kids? Send them my way parents!
From adolescence to adulthood, navigating life's stressors can be challenging and overwhelming. There are moments in life where we may experience sadness, anxiety, and overall confusion about our emotions. That is why I am here to help. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to empowering individuals across all age groups and backgrounds. By tailoring my methods to meet the specific needs of each population, I aim to facilitate healing and growth, fostering resilience in my clients. Did I mention I love working with kids? Send them my way parents!
I have many years of counseling with individuals, couples, families and children. Creating a safe, welcoming space where healing, learning, growing can occur is essential for the therapeutic process which takes many forms, and is based on the needs of each person, couple or family. The therapeutic process is a shared journey and in my counseling role I help support and guide the process.
I have many years of counseling with individuals, couples, families and children. Creating a safe, welcoming space where healing, learning, growing can occur is essential for the therapeutic process which takes many forms, and is based on the needs of each person, couple or family. The therapeutic process is a shared journey and in my counseling role I help support and guide the process.
Due to the ever increasing demands placed on us and our time, situations can arise that overwhelm our ability to cope. As we struggle to deal with these challenges, we can begin to feel anxious, sad, and even depressed. I believe that all people have an innate ability to navigate through these difficult times. However, we can become stuck, losing the creativity and humor needed to manage these challenges.
Due to the ever increasing demands placed on us and our time, situations can arise that overwhelm our ability to cope. As we struggle to deal with these challenges, we can begin to feel anxious, sad, and even depressed. I believe that all people have an innate ability to navigate through these difficult times. However, we can become stuck, losing the creativity and humor needed to manage these challenges.
For over 17 years as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I have helped children, teens, adults and families with their struggles. Most of my work is generated through client referrals. I believe a safe, comfortable environment, helps make the work toward change less difficult and helps individuals move through the therapy process at their own pace. Because we are all unique, my therapy style is Eclectic, meaning, I use various techniques and approaches to meet the needs of each individual.
For over 17 years as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I have helped children, teens, adults and families with their struggles. Most of my work is generated through client referrals. I believe a safe, comfortable environment, helps make the work toward change less difficult and helps individuals move through the therapy process at their own pace. Because we are all unique, my therapy style is Eclectic, meaning, I use various techniques and approaches to meet the needs of each individual.
How we make sense of our life experiences and deal with life's challenges is important for all of us. Adoption adds a layer of complexity. Issues of attachment, trauma, loss, race/identity, behavioral regulation, self-esteem and the impact of difficult/unknown early history take on added significance as children grow and mature into young adults. At The Cradle Center for Lifelong Support, I work with all members of the adoption circle My expertise is in strengthening children and their families by improving attachment, communication and understanding through individual/family therapy, parent coaching and education.
How we make sense of our life experiences and deal with life's challenges is important for all of us. Adoption adds a layer of complexity. Issues of attachment, trauma, loss, race/identity, behavioral regulation, self-esteem and the impact of difficult/unknown early history take on added significance as children grow and mature into young adults. At The Cradle Center for Lifelong Support, I work with all members of the adoption circle My expertise is in strengthening children and their families by improving attachment, communication and understanding through individual/family therapy, parent coaching and education.
Have you found love, but find it far from the fairytale you imagined? Maybe you're always the bridesmaid and never the bride? Or you feel like it’s Groundhog Day, same problems different day. I help women and couples find solutions. If you find yourself posing “Why me?” questions more often than you’d care to admit. Why can’t I find "the one"? Why do I keep fighting with the person I found? Why won't they just change for me? Why can’t I break my pattern of relying on work, food, or a few too many glasses of wine to feel better? Or maybe just why do I feel so alone and stuck? I can help you solve the mystery.
Have you found love, but find it far from the fairytale you imagined? Maybe you're always the bridesmaid and never the bride? Or you feel like it’s Groundhog Day, same problems different day. I help women and couples find solutions. If you find yourself posing “Why me?” questions more often than you’d care to admit. Why can’t I find "the one"? Why do I keep fighting with the person I found? Why won't they just change for me? Why can’t I break my pattern of relying on work, food, or a few too many glasses of wine to feel better? Or maybe just why do I feel so alone and stuck? I can help you solve the mystery.
Seeking out therapy can be challenging and takes courage. My goal is to cultivate a meaningful relationship with my clients in an affirming and welcoming therapeutic environment. I primarily work with adults and teens. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity issues, parenting concerns, women’s issues, infertility, relationship issues, and maternal mental health. I am a volunteer with The Trevor Project and have completed advanced training through Postpartum Support International to offer support to women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Seeking out therapy can be challenging and takes courage. My goal is to cultivate a meaningful relationship with my clients in an affirming and welcoming therapeutic environment. I primarily work with adults and teens. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity issues, parenting concerns, women’s issues, infertility, relationship issues, and maternal mental health. I am a volunteer with The Trevor Project and have completed advanced training through Postpartum Support International to offer support to women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
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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.